Chapter 798
"What did Anouk mean just now? Could it be that Mr. Frane's ex-wife is actually Lillian?"
"Do you know about Ms. Price's severed finger? I heard Mr. Frane's ex-wife is no simple character. Could it really be Lillian? I couldn't tell."
"Didn't Lillian just secure the Frane Group's tenth anniversary project a few days ago? It may be her."
"For an intern like Lillian to land such a big project, it seems unusual. It matches Mr. Frane's ex-wife's cunning nature!"
"I heard she climbed into Mr. Frane's bed through improper means and later tricked him into thinking she was pregnant to marry into the Frane family. The prettier the woman, the more deceitful she is."
The low murmurs filled the surroundings, making it hard for Lillian not to hear.
Anouk was practically overjoyed inside; she loved hearing Lillian being scolded and despised.
Lillian brought this upon herself, insisting on getting back together with Jackson. She deserved the scorn and contempt. Let's see how Lillian can continue to work in the company now.
Suppressing her excitement and the corners of her mouth from rising, Anouk turned around and waved her hand at everyone.
"What are you all guessing about? I didn't say Lillian was Mr. Frane's ex-wife just now. You must have misheard."
Her anxious defense of Lillian made it seem even more like a hasty cover-up.
"But we all clearly heard you. You meant that Lillian is Mr. Frane's ex-wife, right?"
Someone asked, and Anouk shook her head.
"No, no, you really misheard. How could that be?"
"But we all clearly heard it. If it was a mistake, it wouldn't be possible for so many people to mishear."
Anouk's expression turned awkward and anxious. She turned and grabbed Lillian.
"You really misheard. Lillian is not Mr. Frane's ex-wife. If you don't believe me, ask her. Lillian, you're not Mr. Frane's ex-wife, and you don't even know Mr. Frane. Tell everyone, we're all colleagues and will believe you."
Anouk urged, waiting for Lillian to deny it.
If Lillian admitted it, her reputation would be ruined, and she would be scolded terribly.
Lillian would definitely deny her relationship with Jackson, and the company's people wouldn't easily believe Lillian.
Tomorrow, she would release old photos of Lillian and Jackson.
By then, Lillian wouldn't just be scolded; she would lose credibility in the company and become a complete liar.
"Yeah, Lillian, you tell us, what's your relationship with Mr. Frane?"
Cecilia and Doris also stared at Lillian, especially Doris.
She had gone to Star Group with Lillian the other day and remembered seeing a particularly handsome and distinguished man in the elevator.
She thought the man looked familiar, and now she realized it might have been Star Group's CEO, Jackson.
Under everyone's gaze, Lillian slowly withdrew her arm from Anouk's grasp.
She gave Anouk a cold look, indicating that Anouk hadn't taken her earlier warning seriously.
Anouk felt a chill down her spine from that look.
But she thought, since she had already fallen out with the Kelly family and was now part of the Lawson family, what could Lillian do to her?
At most, Lillian could go back and complain to Oberon and Ambrose, but Anouk had already been kicked out of the house. What more could they do to her?
Besides, Kenneth and Ruby still cared for her and protected her.
With that thought, Anouk felt more confident. She had no reason to fear Lillian.
At that moment, Lillian, standing beside her, suddenly chuckled.
Anouk quickly looked over, only to see that Lillian's face showed no panic, worry, or fear.
Instead, she was calm and composed.
"I didn't expect everyone to be so interested in my private life and identity."
Lillian smiled and raised her voice slightly. "Yes, I am Jackson's ex-wife."
Lillian's voice was clear and pleasant, with no ambiguity or evasion.
She admitted it straightforwardly and decisively.
There was a collective gasp around, and various complex gazes stared at Lillian as if she were some strange creature.
"You admitted it? You actually admitted it!" Anouk couldn't help but speak in astonishment.
This was completely different from what she had expected. How could Lillian dare to admit it so easily?
Lillian gave Anouk a cool look and laughed.
"Why wouldn't I admit it? I'm not a murderer, an arsonist, or a morally corrupt person. Why should I deliberately hide it?"
Lillian's face showed confusion and sarcasm as she spoke, glancing at Anouk.
Anouk's expression stiffened, and she clenched her hands tightly.
Lillian looked away and then surveyed the surroundings.
"I just have a past marriage, nothing I can't admit. As for interfering in someone else's relationship or using unscrupulous means to climb up, I've never and will never do such things!"
Lillian's eyes were clear and bright, and she smiled as she continued.
"You are all elites in a media company. The Kelly Group has always had high standards for selecting employees. Whether such rumors are credible, I believe you all have your own judgment and won't just follow the crowd."
With that, Lillian didn't say anything more and nodded slightly before heading to her workstation.
After all, it was work time, and soon everyone dispersed.
Anouk stood there, her face twisting with anger.
How could Lillian be so calm, as if she weren't affected by the gossip at all? This made Anouk feel like a ridiculous clown.
As soon as Lillian sat down, her project team members, Briar and Quincy, came over.
"Doris and Cecilia are the biggest gossips in the company. Everyone knows that. Don't take what they say to heart. We all believe you're not that kind of person, Lillian."
Briar smiled, emphasizing her sincerity with a firm nod.
Quincy also came over, though he didn't say much, he pointed to Lillian's water cup.
"I'm going to get some water. Do you want me to get you a cup of coffee?"
Lillian smiled at him, "Thank you."
She accepted his offer and handed him the cup.
As Quincy left, Lillian pinched Briar's cheek, "I'm fine, really not affected. Don't worry."
Seeing that Lillian seemed genuinely unaffected, Briar gave her a thumbs up, her curiosity piqued.
She leaned in closer, "So, Lillian, can you tell us if you dumped Mr. Frane?"
Lillian found her expectant and curious eyes amusing.
"Why would you think that? Others say I was a discarded woman, being kicked out of the Frane family, and interfering in someone else's relationship.
Briar rolled her eyes. "What era are we in? Discarded woman? Those who say that are just jealous. Lillian, you're so beautiful, and Mr. Frane doesn't seem blind. Why would he give up a stunning beauty like you for someone who looks like they've had plastic surgery, like Ms. Price?"
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