Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1103

After skipping out on half the workday, Bella was finally back at the Mercer Group, working late into the night.

Despite her ruined reputation, there were still people in the department who respected her capabilities. After all, she had cut her teeth at the Blake Group and successfully managed major projects.

Compared to the outside hires Brandon Mercer had brought in, she was a seasoned veteran.

Because of this, Bella felt relatively untouchable at the office.

However, her personal situation was a disaster.

Brandon leaned against the doorframe, his arms crossed, watching her type with an amused smirk. "Who exactly are you putting on this show for? You didn't show up this morning, didn't bother to call out.

You do realize this is still a corporate office, right?"

Bella threw him a dirty look, her fingers never stopping their rapid pace over the keyboard. "I'm treating the company like my home. Isn't that what you executives want?

You complain when I work late, you complain when I'm late.

Don't forget, Brandon, your precious little sister isn't back yet. The Mercer Group is entirely dependent on my projects to pull it out of this bankruptcy death spiral.

Aren't you terrified I might start dragging my feet? Let the company bleed out a little more?"

Brandon wasn't intimidated in the slightest.

"Terrified? Please. You're more desperate to prove yourself than any of us.

But like I told you earlier, there's a family meeting tonight.

It seems you and your mother are trying to dodge the issue. That's the only reason you're acting so bold right now.

Tell me, Bella, are you really not worried about Sabrina rotting in a prison cell?"

Bella scoffed. "Worried? What good would that do? If I show a little fear, are you suddenly going to show mercy?

Let's be real. The Mercer men bend whichever way the wind blows.

Bella slammed her laptop shut and stood up, stalking toward Brandon.

Without another word, she brushed past him and marched out of the office.

Brandon's face darkened with rage.

She had struck his rawest nerve. He hated being reminded of his role in sending Lillian to prison.

It was a vicious, ugly truth he refused to face! He had made the call, and he had destroyed his sister's life.

But he couldn't bear the full weight of that guilt alone.

They had tried to pull strings to ensure Lillian was treated well inside.

It was Sabrina, that vicious monster, who had secretly paid off the guards to make Lillian's life a living hell. That was the betrayal that finally broke Lillian's spirit and made her cut ties with the family.

Thinking about it only fueled Brandon's hatred for Sabrina Ward! He refused to let her get away with it.