Lillie was in peril situation. She was stuck between going or not going. This doesn't seem like a big deal to most people. Heck, it's not that serious at all!
She was just being overly dramatic. She blamed it on the gene from her mother. Faint it may be but it's still there.
It's not much of a big deal if she decided to go, right? Well, finally facing the mysterious man who sent those gifts and love letters after so many years can cause turmoil on one's heart. What could she say to him if ever she went?
Should it be 'I'm really grateful for all your gifts and letter. But, I am to be married soon, I can't accept your love proposal.'
Or maybe 'You're eleven years too late. I can't accept you.'
Or should she go full She-Devil Lillie Bai on his instead? 'You? Who do you think you are? Who do you think I am? What worth are you to me?'
The first one seems the best.
Lillie needed 'help'. Pressing the intercom on the phone, she called, "Elliot, I need you in office."