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The Billionaire's Last Obsession series 236 Summary The crowd gathered eagerly around the shooting range, buzzing with anticipation as three contestants prepared to take part in a cherry-shooting contest. Allen held a tense Everly close, while servants carefully placed cherries on the contestants' heads. Lillian, one of the contestants, was handed a bow and awkwardly tried to shoot, drawing laughter and scorn from the spectators.
Voices from the crowd mocked her, claiming she was unfit for the challenge, and Everly herself taunted Lillian, insisting the contest was only for the highly skilled. Ignoring the jeers, Lillian focused intently on the bow and suddenly shocked everyone by nocking three arrows at once. Despite Everly's alarmed protests that such a move was against the rules, Lillian confidently argued that the rules never limited the number of arrows shot. She then released all three arrows in one fluid motion, each striking perfectly to knock the cherries from the contestants' heads.
The crowd was stunned into silence by her flawless performance. Everly collapsed in shock, while Allen looked pale and tense. The atmosphere shifted when a voice from the crowd praised Lillian's extraordinary skill, even surpassing Everly's. The audience murmured in awe at her remarkable feat, admiring her dominance and precision. Everly, burning with humiliation and anger, realized her plan to disgrace Lillian had backfired completely. With grace, Lillian returned the bow and collected her winnings from the betting table, thanking her rivals politely.
She then approached Sebastian, the powerful master of the Austine conglomerate, waving her checks playfully and declaring her victory. Sebastian embraced her tenderly, promising to owe her ribs for life with a gentle kiss, surprising the crowd with his rare display of affection. The audience was left breathless by the couple's intimate moment, while envy and disbelief rippled through the crowd. Everly stood frozen, her face twisted with bitterness and hatred as she watched Lillian and Sebastian together, consumed by jealousy.
Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 236: Three Arrows in One The crowd surged forward, pressing tightly against one another, their faces alive with a mixture of curiosity, scorn, excitement, and eager anticipation. The air buzzed with murmurs and whispered bets, everyone waiting for the spectacle to unfold. Allen gripped the nearly frantic Everly firmly, pulling her back toward the shooting range. Nearby, servants moved with practiced care, delicately placing ripe cherries atop the heads of the three contestants standing nervously before the targets.
A servant approached Lillian, offering her the bow with a respectful bow. On the nearby tray rested three arrows, their pointed tips gleaming coldly under the bright arena lights, promising danger and skill. Lillian took a moment, her fingers brushing over the smooth wood of the bow as she tested its tension, awkwardly pulling the string back and releasing it several times. Her clumsy attempts drew a ripple of laughter from the spectators, some shaking their heads at her in disbelief. From the crowd came a sharp voice, cutting through the chatter. "This is cruel!
Couldn't they at least give the little thing a lighter bow?" another voice jeered, dripping with mockery. "Yeah, if she can't handle it, I'm happy to take her place," someone else added with a sneer. Everly and Allen exchanged a glance, their expressions darkening with disdain and scorn. Everly, with a voice dripping in false sympathy, called out, "Ms. Lillian, if this is too much for you, you can always quit.
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This isn't a game for amateurs-it takes years of professional training to master." Her words clearly meant to remind everyone that this was a noble pastime, reserved for the elite and experienced, not for novices. But Lillian, standing alone in the center of the field, paid no mind to their taunts. Her gaze was fixed intently on the bow in her hands, her mind focused, calculating. As the crowd's impatience grew, a sudden hush fell over the arena. Without warning, Lillian reached out and picked up all three arrows from the tray, nocking them simultaneously onto the bowstring.
The sheer audacity of the move stunned everyone into silence. All eyes locked onto her slender frame as she drew back the bowstring with a grace and strength that seemed effortless. Her posture was impeccable-her back straight, her shoulders steady-radiating a calm power that belied her apparent inexperience. Everly's voice cracked with alarm. "Lillian, what are you doing? That's against the rules!" Her face paled, fear flickering in her eyes. Not even her own teacher had mastered such a technique, and yet here was this seemingly untrained girl about to attempt it.
Lillian's eyes sparkled like stars, her lips curling into a mischievous, confident smile. "The rules only said cherries on the head, and that the most hits wins," she said sweetly, her tone teasing. "No one ever said how many arrows I could shoot at once, did they, Ms. Everly?" With that, she released the three arrows in a single, fluid motion. They soared through the night air with breathtaking speed and precision, each one flying true. In an instant, all three cherries toppled perfectly from their precarious perches.
The fruit split and fell to the ground, and the entire arena was swallowed by stunned silence. No one had expected such a flawless outcome. Everly crumpled to the ground, overwhelmed by shock, while Allen's face drained of all color, his jaw clenched tightly. Then, breaking the silence, a deep, hearty laugh echoed through the crowd. "Mr. Whitmore, I never imagined your fiancée's archery skills could be so extraordinary," the voice declared.
"Even this old man must admit defeat." Sebastian's eyes locked onto Lillian, who stood bathed in the warm glow of the lights, her presence serene and unshakable-as if a goddess had descended among them. Her flawless shot had shattered the confidence of the entire noble assembly. "Unbelievable! Even better than Ms. Everly," someone murmured in awe. "I've never witnessed such skill before," another whispered. "Three arrows at once-that's complete domination," a voice added, filled with admiration. Everly's eyes burned with fury and humiliation.
She had planned to disgrace this woman, but instead, Lillian had claimed every ounce of glory for herself. Handing the bow back to the attendant with a casual grace, Lillian made her way to the betting table. She gathered up the pile of checks with a bright, sweet smile and addressed her rivals politely, "Thank you all for your generosity." Then, skipping lightly toward Sebastian, she waved the checks in her hand with playful excitement. "Mr. Whitmore, I won! Looks like I owe you ribs for life." Before everyone's astonished eyes, Sebastian slipped an arm around her waist, pulling her close.
His deep, mesmerizing eyes shimmered like colored glass, and his lips curved into a tender smile. "Alright. For life," he murmured, sealing his promise with a gentle kiss at the corner of her mouth. The crowd was left breathless. This was the master of the Austine conglomerate-the man known far and wide for his ruthless nature and iron will. No one had ever imagined he could display such softness and affection. Envy, disbelief, and jealousy radiated from every corner of the audience as they watched the couple bathed in light, their embrace a moving symphony against the darkened night.
Everly stood frozen, her features twisted in bitterness, hatred burning fiercely in her eyes as she watched them. Conclusion This chapter beautifully captures the triumph of unexpected talent and quiet confidence in the face of scorn and doubt. Lillian's boldness and skill not only silenced the jeering crowd but also shifted the balance of power in the arena, revealing the strength that lies beneath her unassuming exterior.
Her flawless shot with three arrows simultaneously becomes a powerful metaphor for breaking free from imposed limitations and seizing one's moment with grace and determination. The emotional tension between the characters deepens as Sebastian's tender response to Lillian contrasts sharply with Everly's bitterness and jealousy, highlighting the complex dynamics of rivalry and affection.
The tension between Lillian and Everly is poised to escalate, their rivalry no longer just a battle of skill but one charged with personal vendettas and simmering resentment. Readers can anticipate a charged atmosphere where pride and jealousy collide, threatening to ignite confrontations that may expose hidden motives and vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, Sebastian's tender gesture toward Lillian hints at a softer side to the formidable businessman, yet the public display is bound to stir whispers and speculation among those who know of his ruthless reputation.
Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.
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