The Heiress Reborn With A Mystic Space (Lillian) novel Chapter 964

Chapter 964 The Puppet Master

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Robert wasn’t about to let some girl get the better of him. If she wanted to be difficult, he’d make her pay for everything, including what happened two years ago.

Rowan was stunned. He hadn’t expected his grandfather to go this far. “What about Sebastian?” he asked, his voice wavering. “If this breaks tomorrow, he’ll know it was us. That man is dangerous. Are we really ready to have him as an enemy?”

Robert let out a dismissive laugh. “You think I’m afraid of him? If it comes down to a war between us and Empire Group, it’s anyone’s game. Besides, no matter how much a man obsesses over a woman, he isn’t going to gamble his entire legacy on her.”

“But…” Rowan tried to speak, but Robert cut him off.

“Rowan, do you know what your problem is? You’re always hesitating. You don’t have the killer instinct a leader needs. In that regard, you aren’t even in the same league as Janus.”

A dark look crossed Rowan’s eyes. “Then why help me?”

“You want to know why I’m backing you instead of him?” Robert’s gaze was mocking. “It’s simple. Janus has the brains, but he’s arrogant and he doesn’t listen. You, on the other hand, do exactly what you’re told. That’s your greatest asset. This family doesn’t need someone who thinks they’re bigger than the name. That’s where Janus failed. But if you keep acting like a coward, even my support won’t be enough to get you that seat. Do you get it?”

Rowan straightened up. “I get it.”

Robert sighed. “Good. Then you know what to do about Lilian?”

“Yes. I’ll handle it.”

“Then do it,” Robert said, his voice dropping. “And don’t screw up again.”

“I won’t,” Rowan promised, a trace of malice finally showing in his eyes. He turned and walked out.

As Rowan left the estate, Lyla stepped out from the shadows near the study. She was shaking. She had only stopped by on a whim, never imagining she’d overhear this; or that Robert was pulling the strings in the inheritance race like a puppet master.

If he was so set on Rowan, why drag her brother into this mess? The betrayal stung. She turned and quietly slipped away from the

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