Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1033

"Seeing someone? How is that possible?" Sebastian scoffed. "Sure, she's had a few exceptional men buzzing around her since she got out of prison—like Nathan, for instance. But they've known each other since they were teenagers. If something was going to happen between them, it would have happened ages ago. I wouldn't have even been in the picture.

So, she's definitely not involved with any other men.

Her relationships with them are purely professional. Besides, her health hasn't been great, so how could she possibly have the energy to date anyone?

You can't trust what she tells the media. She probably just made it up to get them off her back.

Given her status, there aren't many men who are actually worthy of her anyway.

Her standards are sky-high. I'm the only one she's ever had eyes for her entire life.

So, at the end of the day, I'm the only one who stands a chance."

When it came to Lillian's romantic inclinations, Sebastian was brimming with confidence.

Above all else, he firmly believed that when it came to love, it was impossible for her to choose anyone but him.

Lillian had chased him for a long time back then. Nathan might have been excellent, but how could he compare?

Sebastian had successfully built his own company at a young age, and now he was the heir to the Blake family, holding the reins of a massive publicly traded corporation like the Blake Group.

He was young, charming, and arguably better looking than Nathan. No matter what had happened, Lillian surely knew who the better choice was.

Seeing Sebastian's blinding overconfidence, Lester ultimately decided to keep his mouth shut.

"You're right, Mr. Blake. Based on your appearance and status alone, you are certainly a top contender.

I'll go finalize the preparations and pick you up on time tomorrow morning."

Sebastian gave a curt nod. "Go ahead."

With that, Lester took his leave.

While Sebastian was busy prepping, Bella wasn't sitting idle either.

Work had been exhausting, but she still managed to leave early and head back to the Mercer family estate.

Debbie had taken over her hotel room, forcing her to move back into the Mercer house—which at least saved her some money on accommodations.

Just as Bella booked a home-service beauty treatment, the Mercer brothers returned from their dinner with Lillian.

The moment they crossed paths in the hallway, Brandon's gaze turned dark and hostile.

Bella knew something major had gone down with the family today, but she simply didn't have the energy to care.

Her mother, Sabrina, had smartly made herself scarce, opting not to come home at all that evening.

Just as Bella was about to head upstairs, Brandon stopped her. "Hold it right there!"