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The Billionaire's Last Obsession series 119 Summary Lilian returns to school on a busy Monday morning, surrounded by stressed classmates preparing for final exams. Natalie immediately teases her about missing her during the week apart, but Lilian remains indifferent and focused on her studies. Natalie then suggests a weekend trip to a seaside resort with a hot spring, hoping to persuade Lilian to join since her brother will be there for a Million Corp bidding event.
Lilian initially declines due to the cold weather but becomes intrigued when Natalie mentions the bidding event involving a new coastal property development. The next day, a geological report is published revealing that the coastal land near Linhai Park, recently purchased by Million Corp for ten billion, is dangerously unstable and unsuitable for construction. The report recommends conservation efforts to prevent erosion, causing public outcry and a sharp decline in Million Corp's stock price.
Inside the company, Killian is furious and demands explanations from his managers, who are stunned and silent. Reporters arrive, but Killian refuses to face them, as the company's situation worsens. The scandal deepens when intimate and inappropriate photos of Killian and his sister Sharon surface online, shocking the city of Solara and further damaging Million Corp's reputation. The company faces multiple exposés revealing violations and unsafe construction practices, leading to more stock declines and investor panic.
Angry shareholders gather outside the headquarters, causing chaos, while a video emerges exposing Killian's involvement in a smear campaign against a rival company, Skyreach Group. This revelation causes the stock to plummet even further. Amid the turmoil, Ryan quietly acquires over 50 percent of Million Corp's shares, gaining control of the company. Morale inside the corporation is at an all-time low, with shareholders desperately selling off their stocks. Killian watches helplessly as his empire crumbles, trembling with rage and despair.
Having already lost control of Goodman Corp, he faces immense pressure from the board to sell Million Corp, the last piece of his legacy, but he struggles to accept the possibility of losing it all. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 119: A Taste of His Own Medicine Monday morning brought Lilian back to the familiar halls of her school. The atmosphere was electric, charged with the frantic energy of students scrambling to prepare for their looming final exams.
Everywhere she looked, classmates hurried between lectures, their arms heavy with textbooks, faces etched with stress and determination. As Lilian crossed the threshold into her classroom, Natalie spotted her immediately and grinned mischievously. "Well, well, Lilian! A whole week without me-did you miss me at all?" she teased, bursting into laughter at her own joke. Though Lilian had grown accustomed to Natalie's playful jabs, they still managed to coax a small smile from her now and then. "Natalie, you're not money. Why would I miss you all the time?" she replied with a dry chuckle.
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Natalie pouted, cupping her cheeks as if to emphasize her cuteness. "But isn't being adorable better than money?" she said, batting her lashes in an exaggerated fashion. Lilian gave a look that clearly said she'd lost all patience and immediately turned her attention to her textbook, flipping it open to start reviewing. Suddenly, Natalie's eyes lit up as if she'd just remembered something exciting. "Hey, how about we go to the seaside resort this weekend? There's a hot spring there!" she suggested eagerly. Lilian's expression remained flat, clearly uninterested. "It's too cold.
I'm not going out," she replied firmly. The winters in Solara were notoriously damp and bone-chilling, made worse by the constant ocean breeze. The thought of venturing outside in such weather was unappealing to her. "Oh, come on! My brother's headed there anyway for some Million Corp bidding event. We could tag along and have some fun!" Natalie persisted, tugging gently at Lilian's arm. The mention of Million Corp caused Lilian to pause and look up. "What kind of bidding event?" she asked, her curiosity piqued. Natalie tapped her pen thoughtfully against her notebook.
"Apparently, Million Corp is trying to develop a new property near the coastline. They've invited all the major real estate companies in Solara to submit proposals," she explained. A spark flickered in Lilian's eyes. So, Killian had splurged ten billion on a coastal plot and was now short on funds to develop it? How unfortunate for him. Well, in that case, it was only fitting that she play her part as a concerned citizen and warn others about the risks. The following day, the news exploded across every platform-newspapers, online media, and television alike.
A geological report had surfaced, revealing that the coastal land near Linhai Park was dangerously unstable. The soil was loose and precariously close to the waterline, making it a risky site for any construction. Experts strongly recommended designating the area as a conservation zone and planting vegetation to prevent erosion. The article included a full analysis from a respected geological inspection firm, lending credibility to the warnings. The public reaction was immediate and intense. Most people already knew that Million Corp had purchased the land.
Suddenly, this revelation sent shockwaves through Kingston. Million Corp's stock price began to nosedive. Inside the company's top-floor office, pandemonium reigned. Killian, furious beyond measure, threw a stack of documents at a group of stunned managers. "Someone explain this to me! How the hell did a ten-billion-dollar piece of land turn out to be worthless?!" he roared. The managers stood frozen, their faces pale with fear. None had anticipated this disaster, and the media report had blindsided them completely. No one dared utter a word. The silence was suffocating.
Just then, the secretary entered the room. "There are reporters here to see you," she announced cautiously. "Tell them to get out immediately!" Killian snapped. By the end of the day, Million Corp's stock had fallen another ten percent. But the next day brought an even harsher blow. A new wave of scandalous photos surfaced on the internet-images of Killian and his sister, Sharon, in shockingly intimate and inappropriate poses. The city of Solara was left in stunned silence. This wasn't just a scandal; it was a taboo that shook society to its core. The fallout was swift and brutal.
Million Corp's shares continued to plummet, and the company's assets rapidly diminished. Investors panicked, chaos spreading like wildfire throughout the organization. Outside the corporate headquarters, shareholders and partners gathered in angry mobs at the entrance. The first-floor lobby was left in ruins, trashed by furious crowds. Then came further exposés: multiple violations across Million Corp's subsidiaries were uncovered. Construction sites were found using substandard materials, and residential buildings posed serious health hazards. And then...the final blow.
A video emerged-an interview with a man claiming to be Killian's personal assistant. In it, he revealed that Killian had orchestrated a smear campaign against Skyreach Group. He had bribed online influencers and paid trolls to spread lies and fabricate stories. Million Corp's stock hit rock bottom once again. Meanwhile, Ryan had been quietly buying up shares, amassing over 50 percent ownership and gaining full control of the company. Within the crumbling corporation, morale was nonexistent. Shareholders were dumping their stocks, desperate to escape before the entire enterprise collapsed.
Watching his empire unravel in real time, Killian stared at the sea of red numbers flashing across the trading screen. His hands trembled with rage and helplessness. He had built Million Corp from the ground up-and now, within days, it was falling apart. And to make matters worse, the board was pressuring him to sell. But how could he ever accept that? He had already been forced out of Goodman Corp. Was he now supposed to stand by and watch Million Corp-the last thing he had-slip through his fingers as well?
Conclusion The chapter closes on a note of bitter irony and downfall, with Killian's empire crumbling under the weight of his own missteps and the relentless exposure of his secrets. Lilian's quiet yet calculated move to reveal the truth about the unstable coastal land marks a turning point, underscoring themes of justice and the consequences of unchecked ambition. The public's swift and fierce reaction mirrors the fragility of power and reputation in a world where information can topple giants overnight.
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