The Heiress Reborn With A Mystic Space (Lillian) novel Chapter 967

Chapter 967 Awkward

10 Tron Cons

Henry felt like he’d been slapped in the face. The realization that he had been played by his own flesh and blood stung more than the bankruptcy itself.

Looking back, he was convinced Lilian had set a trap from the very beginning, just waiting for him to stumble in. The more he thought about it, the more his blood boiled.

Morgan’s gaze was cold. “Then go. If you want to destroy the last bit of peace this family has left, go right ahead. I won’t stop you

Henry glared at Morgan, his chest heaving. Finally, he took a jagged breath, shoved his chair back with a deafening screech, and stormed upstairs without a word.

Chloe’s eyes burned with resentment, but she knew she couldn’t do anything alone. Without Henry to back her up, she didn’t have the nerve to face Lilian, especially when she remembered the icy, soul–piercing look in Lilian’s eyes. She actually shuddered at the thought.

But then, a dark idea sparked in her mind. Her expression twisted into something nasty, and she turned to head out of the house.

Meanwhile at Ravenwood Manor.

Lilian sat at the breakfast table, calmly scanning the morning paper. Every so often, a cold smirk touched her lips. “The Sorens certainly didn’t disappoint. They leaked my identity faster than I expected. And these headlines… they really have a vivid imagination.”

Sebastian sat beside her, ladling a bowl of soup and placing it in front of her. “Eat first. The news just broke; I suspect their real moves are still coming. I have Foster monitoring everything. The second the narrative starts to shift toward a smear campaign, we’re hitting back.”

Lilian set the paper down and smiled at him. “Don’t be so tense. They can try to lead the public wherever they want, but facts speak louder than words. In the face of the truth, rumors eventually fall apart.”

Sebastian set his cutlery down and gently brushed a stray hair from her forehead. His eyes were filled with concern. “Even so, I

insults.” want to minimize the blow. I don’t want you to have to endure their petty

Lilian leaned forward and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. “Thank you, Sebastian. But don’t worry, I’m not going to let them get to me.”

A sudden, loud cough echoed from the doorway.

The two of them jumped and looked toward the entrance of the dining room. Merrick stood’there, looking profoundly awkward. “Keep going, keep going. Just pretend I’m not here.”

Eric stood beside him, chuckling. “Alright, Grandpa. The more you say that, the more embarrassed she gets.”

Lilian’s cheeks flushed pink as she stood up. “Grandpa? Eric? What are you doing here so early?”

Merrick suddenly remembered why he had rushed over. “Oh, right! I almost forgot why I came. Lilian, what is going on with the news today? And those comments online… they’re talking absolute garbage!”

Lilian walked over and took Merrick’s arm, guiding him toward the sofa in the lounge area. “Grandpa, if you know it’s garbage, then

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Chapter 967 Awkward

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