Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1094

"Ms. Sterling, don't forget what line of work we're in," the junior lawyer replied skeptically. "Have we ever had a shortage of shocking revelations?

We've seen it all over the years.

And we've definitely heard of even crazier stunts pulled by our peers.

Things much wilder than a hidden contract."

Sylvia fell silent for a moment before offering a relaxed smile. "I actually watched their wedding livestream that day. Well, the first half, at least. I caught the rest of the drama through trending clips online."

"So you assumed they were truly in love," another lawyer chimed in. "To be fair, true love does exist in wealthy circles.

Just look at Old Mr. Blake and his wife. Their arranged marriage turned into a legendary romance.

Though, it makes you wonder how an illegitimate son ended up in the picture."

"Keep your voice down," Sylvia immediately hissed. "A few years ago, someone gossiped about Sebastian's illegitimate status and got severely warned. He is fiercely protective of his background.

Since we're handling Ms. Ward's case, do not, under any circumstances, touch that subject."

Sylvia sharply warned the young attorney. It was a well-kept secret among the public.

Prominent families often hid their complex family trees or shipped unacknowledged children overseas.

Many assumed Sebastian fell into that category.

But within elite circles, everyone knew the truth.

Yet, given the immense power Sebastian now wielded, no one dared to underestimate him.

Illegitimate or not, he was the heir to the Blake empire.

His father's past affair was rarely spoken of.

Especially after the way Old Mr. Blake openly prioritized his wife over Sebastian's biological mother at the wedding, proving there was no lingering affection there.

What are you going to do, hit me again?

Go ahead.

You'll just have to hire someone to nurse me back to health afterward.

Look at this spread—you still have to feed me like royalty.

But I'll give it to you, you little slut, you really are a piece of work. You swooped in and drained every last cent from my phone.

You didn't leave me a single dime. That was a nasty move.

You used to kiss the ground I walked on because I was Sebastian's mother.

Now that you see my son doesn't give a damn about me, you think you can stomp on me too."

Bella was genuinely taken aback. She hadn't expected Debbie to bounce back with such fiery, relentless arrogance.