Chapter 148 Five Years Later

Initially, Lilian was angry, but after being ignored by Darwin for so long, her feelings waned. Fiona was deceased; how could she lose to someone who was no longer there? Over time, Lilian began altering her appearance to resemble Fiona's—year after year, until five years had elapsed.

She remained employed at Solomon. Initially desiring a secretarial role, she was rebuffed by Darwin. Her significant involvement in the Anniston incident led to Darwin assigning her to the sales department, located a considerable distance from the president's office on the 6th floor. Lilian worked tirelessly, making her presence known to Darwin at every opportunity.

On business trips, she risked her self-respect by appearing at Darwin's door in a nightgown. Despite this, he never reciprocated her advances, offering only occasional, vacant stares.

Outside of work, Lilian saw little of Darwin. He spent much of the year in Serene City or alone in Bay City, in the apartment he once shared with Fiona. Lilian'