Chapter 162
“Boss, I think you've delayed solving this problem too long, and I'm worried that this problem will affect our other businesses if you delay any longer!” said Matthew, concerned.
“Matthew, you don't need to worry about that woman, because she will face the consequences of her actions soon. You can also inform the new CEO, and we will discuss everything in more detail when we return!” said Lilian calmly, but Matthew still found her response inadequate.
Matthew expressed his helplessness to Lilian, stating that the company was under coordinated attack by paid advertisers on the internet, and the campaign of fake news and misinformation blaming the company for Joana Mercadante's dismissal had made it onto the trending list on several social media platforms.
“Matthew, why aren't you as sharp as usual? You should know my strategy, right?” Lilian asked, and when she heard him take a deep breath on the other end of the line, she chuckled softly before continuing. “Wow! You don't seem to be focused on work. What happened?”
“Lilian, I apologize for being a little distracted by my family issues!” said Mattew.
“Mattew, I'm so sorry to hear that!” Lilian suddenly felt concerned. “Tell me about your family problems, and maybe I can help you solve them,” she offered sincerely.
“Thank you, Lilian, but I don't want to add to your already busy life,” Matthew chuckled softly. “Besides, I don't want you to get sick again. Anyway, I think it would be better if I dealt with this on my own.”
For a few seconds, Lilian was silent.
“If you say so. But promise me one thing. Promise me that if you ever need my help, you'll never hesitate to ask, okay?”
“Yes, I promise!” Matthew smiled slightly before continuing. "Boss, thank you for clarifying this for me, and my heart is light again.
Getting back to the subject, I know what you did. You let them continue trolling us because you wanted to collect evidence against them, right?“
”Now, this is the Matthew I know, a great observer and analyst. Yes, you're right. While they troll us, I secretly gather all the evidence for our comprehensive retaliation," a confident smile slowly emerges on his handsome face. "Once I have enough evidence to arrest them, I will slowly disclose to the public the evidence of that bitch's dark past and dark attitude, through third parties or even anonymous third parties who are impossible to trace back to me. You know, Matthew, when I retaliate, I will make sure that it damages her reputation so much that she will never be able to return to the entertainment industry in this country!" Lilian said casually.
However, Matthew, who listened to every word Lilian said with great attention, couldn't help but fear and praise her at the same time.
“Now you're back, Lilian... relentless with anyone who tries to mess with you! I would never want to be your enemy.”
“And my retaliation is not limited to Joana Mercadante,” a cold smile appeared at the corners of Lilian's lips before she continued. “Her manager will suffer a similar fate, and will also suffer my retribution...”
Lilian still remembered how Joana's manager tried to embarrass her and Matthew at the café a few weeks ago, and she would not let him off so easily.
“Lilian, you know what?” Matthew chuckled softly before saying. “This is the same Lilian I met when we first met in college and when you, Antony, and Gabriella founded your company, and you never let anyone get away with messing with you.”
“Really? I don't remember that,” Lilian smiles slightly, her mind confused about her past self.
“Boss, you were and still are the most incredible woman I've ever met. You could have become a successful woman if you had continued your career after college. I was really surprised when you suddenly disappeared. I always thought that if you had continued to thrive in the business world, you would have become the most powerful businesswoman in this country...”
Just hearing Matthew's words was enough to make Lilian smile bitterly, because what Matthew said was true. She abandoned her youthful dreams because her love for Ethan blinded her.
What Lilian hated about her past was that her feelings overpowered her common sense, and she was willing to accept it when her in-laws and parents tried to manipulate her and often verbally abused her.
That's what she's trying to fix now. She will never go back to the way she was in the past. Even if she falls in love with Ethan or another man again, she will never allow her heart to be blinded by the love she feels for them.
She will never again allow her feelings to cloud her judgment. She will never again allow anyone to manipulate or abuse her.
Never!
“Matthew, what you said is true. But I don't like dwelling on the past, so I hope you'll do the same.”
“Consider it done, boss, and I apologize if my melancholic words upset you. I just want to say that you're still young and have plenty of time to achieve your goals, boss.”
"I see. Do you think I have a chance of being as amazing as you said before? I mean, to be successful in my career in this industry? Well, at least to achieve what Antony expects us to achieve!?“ she asked.
”Of course! As long as I'm on your team, I can guarantee that. Let's make Antony's goals a success!“ Matthew's firm response made her laugh.
”Great way to secure a long-term job with me, Matthew. But thanks for the laugh.“
”I enjoy working for you,“ Matthew continued. ”But Lilian... please don't get sick again. Don't take on all the burdens of the company, and I've been feeling guilty lately because you've been taking care of everything while I have plenty of time to do nothing. If you keep doing this in the future, you can fire me," Matthew said seriously.
Matthew had wanted to say this a few times, but he always hesitated because Lilian seemed to enjoy what she did. However, after seeing her sick from exhaustion, he couldn't help but express his thoughts.
Lilian's heart warmed when she heard Matthew's words. She knew how much Matthew cared and worried about her.