Let's Get Married novel Chapter 343

The phone rings and when Lily picks up, the Bit Inc.’s manager notifies her the transfer to the main office. Lily feels euphoric about that and even happier after meeting Freddie and Kingsley. The manager was not treating her very well after all.

However, the fairytale does not last long. The manager just spits out orders unilaterally taking away every possibilities to improve, “The company also considers the progress of the case, not to be taken slightly. It is not a one man’s job. Freddie told you that. You will report directly to our CEO Rex, keeping him constantly posted on the advancement of the case itself."

Lily's expression cracked, not sure she understood properly she says, "What?" As in that new was so painful she was hoping it was not true.

The manager without modifying his tone nor his face, repeats accurately everything was already been said and then goes patiently, "Lily, is it clear now?"

Desperation now pervades Lily.

She is standing with the phone in her hand wishing it was just a dream.

But it is all true. She can only accept it. Bargains are over. She holds her breath and deals with it as professionally as possible. "I, the lawyer in charge of the case, forbid you to make any changes, especially handing over the processing power, I will negotiate with the company’s lawyers."

"Apologies Lily, I'm afraid we can't agree on this one." The other party simply refuses with cold voice.

Lily, quite annoyed, asks, "Why?"

"Because it’s an order coming from President Rex himself." It seems that the manager on the phone feels Lily’s anger and directly suggests, "Perhaps you can talk to President Rex directly."

The call disconnects taking away also the last hope. Lily's head is pounding for the confusion, making her dizzy enough to forget to put the phone down.

What was Rex planning?

Yesterday wasn’t enough? For how long is he going to torture her?

She shrugs slightly. He is the major shareholder of Bit Inc., he is the one in charge. With these actions he makes clear that without his support, no one can do anything.

He cornered her like a giant in a canyon, she cannot walk away from him, she must face him.

Memories of last night comes up suddenly, her heart starts running fast, she feels nervous, angry, what he did last night was unacceptable.

He bullied her, mocked her, and stalked her like he did five years ago, he did with her whatever he wanted to do.

“Dididi”

The phone takes her back from the trance. Lily pulls herself together, pressing on the eye’s bulbs to suppress the incoming tears.

Assistant Fiona walks in, and finds Lily with the face in her hands. Even though she said that nothing happened last night, as a woman, Assistant Fiona knew in her heart that something unspeakable had happened.

She sympathises with her, "If we can, let’s leave this case to someone else..."

Lily slowly closes her eyes and falls into a grave silence. Davy's desperate face appears in her mind, giving her no choices, "It's been too long. I am the only one who can do it."

In particular, she is worried of what Rex will do in the future, since he is deeply involved in the case.

She wants Davy to win this lawsuit. She dealt with cases harder than this one before, but this time, what making so hard to crack the case is the person that she must face, Rex.

The problem to overcome is him, she hopes that it will not make her throw in the towel.

After all this time, the memories are still haunting her to the extent where fighting is impossible. She did not do anything wrong, but she is the one paying the price.

"But..." Assistant Fiona tries to say something.

Lily raises her hand to interrupt her, " Assistant Fiona , there is no need to persuade me, I will fight and solve the case. If I give up now, no one will stand up for Davy."

She couldn't put this nice man into trouble again after giving him hope. She can do better. Although the times to come are painful and depressing, she will not give up.

With this in her mind, she feels the extreme need to cheer up. Yeah, she is innocent from all perspectives. She takes the firm decision to act professionally no matter what, Rex has no influence on her.

Assistant Fiona observes the changes in Lily’s mood from anger to helplessness, from embarrassment to determination, waht a whirlwind of emotions on her face! "Is everything fine?" asks Fiona.

"It's okay." Says Lily suppressing the anxiety in her heart, and when she speaks again, she is as calm as the morning sea. "I will be responsible for this case until the very end. Worry not, I will deal with it in the right way."

Seeing the flames of determination in her eyes, Assistant Fiona stops trying to talk her out of it. She feels lucky to have such a boss.

How many people practice law while doing shameful deeds? Lily has the sense of justice running strong in her veins, she will not be corrupted by any means. This is the reason behind Assistant Fiona’s certainty that Lily has a bright future ahead of her.

Left alone in the office, Lily dials the number received by Bit Inc. A number from London.

“Di——di——”

Each ringing is a needle in the heart, a breathtaking wait. Unable to stay sat, Lily begins to walk back and forth in the room incessantly.

The phone rings for a time that seems infinite and just when she is going to hang up she hears a reassuring voice of a man, "Hello?"

Lily holds her breath with all fingers clenched. She opens her mouth just to discover she has forgotten what she wanted to say, and becomes more nervous, like a dog eating its tail.

Rex, on the other side of the line, waits patiently for an answer for a long time. He curles his eyebrows and says again, "Hello?"

Lily knows she doesn’t have much time, if she does not speak now, he will hang up.

That cannot happen!

The matter is far too important.

"It is me, Lily." She shivers with just four words. She is sure that Rex can perceive the insecurity in her voice, her face goes red and she goes out like a bomb, "Bit Inc. said that the person in charge of the case it’s you. What a coincidence."

Rex listens to her voice, pictures her in his mind desperately pretending to be calm.

He raises his eyebrows slightly, tenderly, but the voice comes out indifferently, "What can I do for you?"

Hearing his question, Lily’s anger reaches the sky, "You substituting the person in charge was a mean move. What should I think? Are you forcing me to come to you?"