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The Billionaire's Last Obsession series 292 Summary Lillian confronts Lyla with a cold, mocking demeanor, slapping her twice and harshly criticizing her for spreading gossip and tarnishing the Soren family's reputation. She openly challenges Lyla's image as a well-educated and sophisticated individual, exposing her as someone who stirs trouble rather than upholding the family's dignity. The crowd is shocked by Lillian's bold attack, and the tension in the room escalates as Lillian dares Lyla to settle their conflict immediately.
Robert steps in, demanding an explanation and sensing the gravity of the situation. Lyla nervously recounts a story about witnessing Ryan's inappropriate behavior with Lillian and how Lillian supposedly knocked Ryan out with needles. Lillian coldly dismisses Lyla's version as naive and foolish, further humiliating her in front of everyone. The crowd's attention turns to Lyla, whose carefully maintained image begins to crumble under Lillian's ruthless words. Robert, disappointed by Lyla's apparent misjudgment, watches as the situation unfolds.
Meanwhile, Foster brings forward a young server accused of giving Ryan a suspicious drink, according to surveillance footage. The server protests his innocence, claiming ignorance, but Sebastian's icy presence and words suggest that the man's fate will be decided quickly, adding to the already charged and hostile atmosphere in the room. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 292: The Second Blow Lillian fixed her gaze steadily on the woman standing before her, a cruel, mocking smile tugging at the corners of her lips.
Without uttering a single word, she raised her hand and delivered two swift, stinging slaps. Her voice then pierced the stunned silence like a blade. "If I ever hear that filth coming out of your mouth again, I swear I'll slap you every single time. What, just because you're a celebrity, you think you can say whatever nonsense you want?" Her eyes swept across the room with a sharpness that felt almost physical. "And you, Ms. Lyla... I've heard you're supposed to be well-educated, but after today, I have to say-I'm impressed. Though not in the way you'd hope.
Seems the rumors about you didn't quite live up to the hype. You're nowhere near the polished, powerful image people like to paint. Spreading gossip, stirring trouble, twisting the truth-that's more fitting for a tabloid writer than someone from the Soren family. Looks like their idea of sophistication isn't worth bragging about after all." Her biting words sent a wave of shock rippling through the crowd. No one had expected Lillian to openly attack Lyla with such venom. Noticing the flicker of disbelief flash across Lyla's face, Lillian's tone sharpened even further, dripping with sarcasm.
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"What's the matter? Did I say something that isn't true? Everyone here knows exactly what's going on. Trying to corner me like I'm some easy target... you clearly picked the wrong person for that. If you're so confident about me and Ryan, then let's settle this right here, right now." A low murmur stirred among the onlookers, some exchanging uneasy glances. Suddenly, Robert's voice thundered through the room, firm and commanding. "What on earth is happening here?" If he still couldn't see that there was more beneath the surface, then he truly was blind.
He had never cared much for scheming or power plays, but on Soren family grounds, such matters were entirely different. These kinds of scandals could tarnish the family name beyond repair. Silence fell like a heavy blanket-no one dared to utter a word. Robert's sharp eyes scanned the room, his expression growing darker with each passing second of silence. Finally, he barked, "Lyla, you explain." Lyla cast a quick, nervous glance at Robert, her voice barely steady as she spoke. "I'm honestly not sure what to make of it. Ms.
Hans told us there were twin lotuses blooming in the garden and invited us to see them. But when we got there, we saw Mr. Ryan making a move on Ms. Harrington. And she didn't push him away. So we confronted her. She's Mr. Whitmore's fiancée-behaving like that, openly, with another man-it's just not right. Then suddenly, Ms. Harrington pulled out her needles and knocked Mr. Ryan out cold, and you all saw what happened after." Lillian let out a cold, humorless laugh, her eyes slicing through Lyla like a razor. "Kingston's so-called prodigy, huh? Looks like your education missed a few lessons.
You actually bought that story? Even a child could see through it. Not knowing something that obvious... truly impressive." Her words struck like a physical blow, and Lyla's face burned a deep, humiliating red. She had always prided herself on being the epitome of intellect and grace, but here, in front of everyone, that carefully crafted image was shattered with brutal precision. The sting of humiliation flared sharply within her chest, hot and unrelenting. - Around them, the crowd's attention shifted to Lyla. Some watched thoughtfully, others openly questioned what they'd just heard.
No matter how much effort someone put into shaping their public image, even the smallest crack could shatter the illusion, exposing every hidden flaw beneath. Robert's face darkened as well. The granddaughter he had always been so proud of... to witness her make such a foolish misstep left him simmering with quiet disappointment. Just then, Foster appeared, dragging a young server along by the arm. With a harsh jerk, he threw the man to the ground. "Sir," he said grimly, "the surveillance footage shows this one handing a drink to Mr.
Ryan." The server froze, trembling under the weight of all those staring eyes. His voice quivered as he stammered, "I... I didn't do anything wrong. I don't know anything. I'm just a waiter. I swear, I don't know anything." Sebastian's cold gaze dropped down to the cowering man, his presence radiating a chilling menace, sharp and unyielding. "If you truly don't know anything," he said, his voice icy and steady, "then there's no reason to keep you here." His words hung in the air like a blade, instantly sharpening the already tense atmosphere.
Conclusion The chapter closes on a tense and emotionally charged confrontation, where Lillian's fierce defense and biting accusations expose the fragile facades that the characters have so carefully maintained. The clash of pride, reputation, and hidden truths leaves everyone unsettled, revealing the deep fractures beneath the polished surfaces. As humiliation and doubt ripple through the room, the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and the harsh glare of public scrutiny.
Emotions will run high as Robert's disappointment and Sebastian's chilling presence cast long shadows over the unfolding drama. The young server's trembling confession hints at hidden layers yet to be uncovered, suggesting that the truth behind the scandal is far more complex than anyone anticipated. Prepare for a chapter filled with sharp exchanges, subtle power plays, and the looming threat of consequences that could change everything for the Soren family and those caught in their orbit.
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