Chapter 482

Events unfolded just as the secretary and the driver had predicted.

When Cedric approached, Lillian locked the door to Elite Lux. She also posted a notice on the door.

Printed boldly on the paper that said, "Cedric Phillips is prohibited from entering!" Accompanying the text was a high-resolution image of Cedric, recently printed by Ryan.

Both the secretary and the driver were speechless.

Cedric was in a panic. "Lillian, is Daniela ill?"

Lillian crossed her arms, her gaze cold and firm."Cedric, stop avoiding the issue. Get ready for the divorce agreement."

Cedric was taken aback, feeling as if the earth had shifted under his feet. His secretary and driver were just as shocked.

"Hold on a moment. Isn't this going a bit far? A divorce? Really?"

This was absolutely ridiculouIS.

The word "divorce" made Cedric's entire body stiffen. He looked at Lillian intently, took a deep breath, and asked, "Is this divorce your idea, or Daniela's?"

Lillian's expression remained unreadable. "It doesn't matter who brought it up. The divorce is happening.Tomorrow, when the lawyers are back, you'll receive the divorce agreement. At the same time, we will cut all business relations with Phillips Group." She then turned to the security chief, whose confusion was clear. "Starting now, no one from Phillips Group is allowed to enter. We are cutting all ties with them."

Hearing this, Cedric's secretary became visibly distressed.

"No! This has all been a big misunderstanding!" The secretary was taken aback by the intense reactions

from those at Elite Lux.

It was all because Cedric had brought a celebrity to a minor charity event. How could it lead to the point of ending both business relations and a marriage?

"This is going too far!" the secretary exclaimed.

Meanwhile, Cedric appeared unconcerned about the business consequences. His focus remained entirely on Lillian as he continued to ask, "Is Daniela sick?"

Lillian stood firm, her expression unreadable. "Her condition does not concern you. We will handle it ourselves."

Cedric then looked towards Ryan.

Ryan's face was just as stern, and he remained silent for the time being.

"If there's more to discuss, wve can address it later.Right now, I need to know if Daniela is okay. Please,let me in. I admit, I was not thinking straight tonight.If you want to punish me, I accept that. But I'm really concerned about her. Just let me see her for a moment. If she's alright,I'll leave right away. Can we agree on that?"

Cedric, who typically kept a composed and detached air, was visibly agitated. Tonight, however, he displayed an unusual humility.

Ryan glanced at Lillian, her expression as hard and unmovable as stone.

With a sigh, Ryan said, "You should leave. We'll take care of any issues. Daniela is already resting,and your presence would only disturb her."

Cedric's eyes widened in surprise. "Is she really unwell?"o

Those words triggered a strong wave of guilt in Cedric, clenching his heart tightly. In a soft voice,he pleaded with Ryan, "Please, let me in. I'll be quiet, I promise.Just a quick look. I won't leave until I'm sure she's okay."

Ryan realized that even if Cedric saw Daniela, he wouldn't be able to leave reassured. He glanced briefly at Lillian.

Without hesitation, Lillian grabbed a chair and shoved it against the door. "Fine. If you're determined to get in, you'll have to go over my dead body!"

Ryan understood then that Lillian was truly enraged.

Typically carefree, Lillian rarely took matters to heart,except when they crossed a critical line. And that line was Daniela's well-being.

From Lillian's perspective, Daniela's depression had been kept under control up until now. Despite Alexander's previous actions, Daniela had managed to stay calm.

However, Cedric had a unique impact on Daniela's emotional well-being.

This made Lillian realize Cedric was dangerous.

She was determined to remove his influence as soon as possible.