Chapter 349 Why Not Take Action? Is It Because She Is Too Weak?
In the evening, Lily indeed came as promised.
Lily was led into the study by Pearl, but Paige had not yet arrived.
Since Lily was released from captivity last time, she had recovered her health and regained her good complexion.
After returning here, she dressed up again in beautiful clothes, and with her natural beauty, she could easily pass for a wealthy heiress.
Pearl looked at Lily. "Ms. Morgan, isn't this outfit a bit too flashy?"
Lily was indifferent. "Ms. Southern, flashy? I have many identities as a wealthy heiress. Without these luxuries, wouldn't it be unfitting for my status?"
Pearl didn't respond to Lily's words as the study door was pushed open and Paige walked in. "So, Lucy Green, do you still remember your identity?"
As soon as Paige said this, Lily's entire expression changed.
She turned and glared angrily at Paige.
Paige, holding a manila envelope, walked closer and slapped it against Lily's chest, "It seems Ms. Green has forgotten her identity. No worries, I'll help you remember it clearly."
Lily was visibly displeased, "Xanthe Ellison, what do you mean? Is it fun to reveal my secrets?"
Paige turned around, finding Lily's angry expression amusing. "I think it's quite interesting! Lucy Green, Lily. It shows you've had some growth. At least, you're good at naming yourself. So, capable Ms. Green, how's the task I gave you coming along?"
Although Lily was very unhappy, she couldn't do anything since her and Oliver's lives were still in Xanthe Ellison's hands.
She hated the name Lucy Green, as it seemed to symbolize the dirt and filth on her.
She had worked hard to shed this identity, and it had been a long time since anyone mentioned this name.
Unexpectedly, Paige had managed to find out about it.
Lily didn't dare to argue with Xanthe Ellison.
Because she was too ruthless!
Her strikes were harsh and her methods precisely hit the opponent's weak spots.
And since her life was still in her hands, Lily didn't dare to do anything.
She could only honestly answer Paige's question. "The other party is very cunning and refuses to meet for a transaction. I have already used the clues you gave me to trade with him once. The other party added more money, wanting me to get more clues. But he just won't show up."
Paige said, "Then refuse the transaction."
Lily was a bit anxious, "Refuse? Then wouldn't we have no clues at all? Isn't this luring him? Refusing now, what can we gain? Xanthe Ellison, do you even understand..."
As Lily spoke, she lost her composure a bit.
But when she saw the expression on Xanthe Ellison's face tighten, she immediately stopped, not daring to continue.
Paige said, "Speak up, why did you stop? If you can talk, then say more, why aren't you talking?"
Lily lowered her head and apologized. "I'm sorry, Ms. Ellison, I overstepped."
Paige said, "Just remember your current situation and identity. Do as I say. I want you to find out who is behind you as soon as possible. You know, the drug's effect has a time limit. If it expires, the antidote will be ineffective, and by then, don't blame me."
Lily said, "I understand! Ms. Ellison, since you're already in Arcadia, I want to know, is Oliver okay? Can I see him, please?"
Paige gave Pearl a look.
Pearl walked over with a tablet and showed it to Lily.
Pearl said, "This is the surveillance in Oliver's room. His injuries are starting to heal, and he will be able to walk soon."
Lily looked at Oliver lying in bed on the surveillance screen, her eyes slightly moist.
She turned to look at Paige. "Ms. Ellison, I will do as you ask. I will do my best, but if the other party still refuses to show up, there's nothing more I can do. After all, this kind of thing isn't something I can control alone, right?"
Paige said, "You are my only clue to finding out who is behind you. Just doing your best, do you think I'm easy to negotiate with?"
Lily immediately realized there was no room for negotiation.
Lily said, "I understand."
After Lily finished speaking, Paige took out a dose of antidote and handed it to Pearl, who then gave it to Lily.
Paige said, "This time, there's no reduction in the dose. But if something similar happens again, you will face the consequences!"
Lily didn't dare to speak. "I understand."
Paige said, "I'm in a hurry because I will have a lot of free time recently. If you don't do well, maybe..."
The pressure on Lily was enough.
Lily said, "I will find a way to uncover who is behind me. If Ms. Ellison doesn't trust me, you can send someone to follow and monitor me, I have no problem with that."
Paige smiled slightly, "Good."
Paige believed in Lily's abilities; after all, she had dared to seduce even Raymond.
Thinking of this name, Paige's heart ached slightly.
After Lily left, Paige looked at Arcadia under the night sky, feeling an indescribable sensation.
But she knew that choosing this path left no other options or retreats.
Today, Pearl had already laid out some information about those two high and mighty families in front of her.
Paige had carefully reviewed it.
The wealth in the hands of the rich could be seen on the rankings every year.
But when Paige studied finance, she had never seen the names of anyone from these two families on the rankings.
Those truly world-class tycoons, who controlled the media and held the world's wealth, would never appear in the public eye.
That was a mysterious existence that ordinary people couldn't even touch the edges of.
And such ancient families, still standing at the pinnacle of the world, were increasingly unshakable.
Paige looked out the window and suddenly asked, "Pearl, with such means, those two families should have known about my existence long ago, right?"
Pearl said, "Possibly, they might have known when you first held a video conference at the Universe Group as Xanthe Ellison."
Paige said, "Then why haven't they taken action against me yet? Is it because I'm too weak?"
Pearl said, "Most likely."
Paige turned around and burst into laughter, "You're quite straightforward."
Pearl said, "Or maybe they think the time isn't right."
Paige's gaze returned to the dark night outside the window.
The deep night sky was like the mysterious and unpredictable path ahead.
Paige murmured, "Maybe they have disagreements!"
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