Chapter 797
Anouk noticed her depleased expression and felt extremely pleased.
Feigning concern, she asked, "Lilian, are you okay? Look, I'm really doing this for your own good. Mr. Frane and Ms. Price are meant to be together. Why do you insist on getting involved and earning a bad reputation?"
Lilian handed the phone back to Anouk, "Wipe that gloating look off your face, and maybe I'll believe you."
Anouk took the phone, "Lilian, you misunderstand me too deeply. I really mean well. By the way, the Lawson family has two cousins who are quite decent in character and appearance. Should I introduce you to them?"
The cousins Anouk mentioned from the Lawson family were Ruby's relatives.
Lilian had heard some things about them too. One was constantly involved in scandals, and the other was rumored to have violent tendencies, frequently ending up at the police station for fighting.
It was only because the Lawson family was wealthy and powerful that they remained unscathed.
Lilian glanced at Anouk and said, "You should keep those cousins for yourself. After all, with your annoying personality, I worry that it won't be long before the Lawson family kicks you out. Marrying in might be a safer bet. Good luck."
As she spoke, Lilian patted Anouk on the shoulder.
Just then, the elevator doors opened, and Lilian turned and walked away briskly. Anouk, clutching her phone, stomped her foot in anger.
The elevator shook, causing her face to change color again, and she hurriedly followed Lilian out.
As soon as they entered the office area, they heard Cecilia and Doris at the front desk talking loudly about the same topic.
"Mr. Frane's ex-wife is so mysterious. How could she do all those bad things, and no one knows who she is?"
"That's not surprising. Mr. Frane didn't like her, probably despised her, which is why he chose to marry in secret. Given the Frane family's influence in Miracalia, it's easy for them to keep this hidden."
After Doris finished speaking, Cecilia clasped her hands and said, "Maybe Mr. Frane doesn't want Mrs. Frane's identity associated with any other woman. He only wants people to think of Ms. Price when they mention Mrs. Frane. It's so romantic!"
"Yes, yes, I think that's possible too. It's so sweet. But Mr. Frane's ex-wife is just a joke."
The two chatted happily, and Lilian walked past them as if she wasn't the subject of their conversation.
Anouk caught up, eager to see Lilian's reaction.
However, Lilian remained so calm that Anouk felt even more frustrated.
She said in a low voice, "What do you know? Gossip can't be trusted!"
Then she pulled Lilian aside.
"Lilian, don't you agree? Rumors are the least reliable."
Cecilia and Doris, feeling provocative, became even more enthusiastic and pulled out their phones to show proof.
"It's not just gossip. We have photos to prove it."
They found some saved photos and showed them to Anouk, who almost shoved them in Lilian's face.
"Lilian, look at this. They seem so in love. I can't believe Mr. Frane is that kind of man."
Anouk leaned close to Lilian's ear and sighed, "I feel bad for you. Why bother?"
As Anouk leaned in, Lilian felt like she was being wrapped by a poisonous snake and instinctively pushed Anouk away.
"Stay away from me!"
Lilian didn't use much force, but Anouk stumbled back a few steps with a cry.
"Anouk, be careful."
Doris and Cecilia were very concerned and immediately stepped forward. One caught Anouk, while the other reached out to push Lilian.
"How could you push her? Anouk is so good to you, and this is how you treat her!"
Doris was already angry because Lilian had completed the project for the Star Group's annual meeting but had restructured the team, excluding her.
In the past few days, Doris had also confirmed that Anouk was the hidden heiress of the Kelly family.
Someone had seen Anouk being picked up and dropped off by Ruby's car.
Now, with this great opportunity to get back at Lilian and curry favor with the Kelly family's heiress, Doris didn't hesitate to take the lead.
Lilian didn't expect Doris to suddenly push her with such force.
Lilian staggered back several steps and hit her lower back hard on the corner of a nearby table.
The sharp pain made Lilian's face turn pale immediately.
She held her lower back, trying to steady herself without making a sound.
Doris, seeing her reaction, thought Lilian was weak and easy to bully, and stepped forward again.
"What are you pretending for? I think Anouk twisted her ankle. You should apologize to her right away. You... ah!"
As Doris reached out to grab Lilian, Lilian suddenly grabbed Doris's arm, stepped aside, and forcefully threw her.
Doris couldn't control her momentum and hit her abdomen hard on the same table corner Lilian had just hit.
Doris doubled over in pain, clutching her abdomen and sinking to her knees.
Lilian let go of her, coldly scanning the shocked onlookers.
"Everyone saw it. She couldn't stand properly. Also, if I remember correctly, the company has a rule against gossiping during work hours, right?"
In a media company with many artists, gossip was rampant.
Therefore, Kelly Media strictly prohibited employees from gathering to gossip during work hours.
Lilian had overheard Doris and Cecilia gossiping several times, clearly not focused on their work.
The commotion had already attracted several departments to come and watch. Cecilia and Doris, feeling guilty and embarrassed, became even more angry.
"Lilian, who do you think you are? You're a newcomer. Who gave you the right to criticize senior employees?"
"Yeah, we're just chatting and expressing our opinions. Everyone's been talking about this lately. You're not Mr. Frane's ex-wife, so why are you so worked up?"
Anouk, supported by Cecilia, saw the crowd gathering and quickly put on a worried expression as she helped Doris up.
"Alright, Cecilia, Doris, stop talking. Who said Lilian isn't Mr. Frane's ex-wife? She clearly... oh!"
Anouk pretended to have misspoken and covered her mouth.
But Anouk's voice wasn't low, and her act of stopping herself only made it more obvious.
Everyone looked at Lilian in shock and surprise.
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