Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1152

"Is... is that Lillian's coffee?"

Miles shot Tristan a provocative smirk. "Sure is. It's the coffee she was drinking. She took one sip and gave it to me."

Beatrice's brow furrowed deeply at the confession.

"Miles, what exactly are you implying? You drank from the same cup as her? You two aren't little kids anymore. What is this supposed to mean? Are you telling me she's interested in a—"

Before Beatrice could finish, Tristan let out a cold scoff. "Miles, are you not afraid that acting like a playboy in front of Lillian will ruin the entire family's reputation in her eyes? The Winthrop family has always maintained a grounded, respectable image. This is our home turf. Are you going to use your cheap pickup artist tricks on her? Have you no respect?"

Tristan saw right through his younger brother's petty games.

He had seen Miles hit on countless women in the exact same sleazy manner.

Tristan's expression instantly darkened at the jab.

He glared icily at Miles, his jaw clenched in silence.

Beatrice slammed her hand down, clearly displeased. "Enough! You're talking way too much today, Miles. As your grandmother, I have to consider what's best for both of you. I don't care if Tristan likes her type, and I don't care what Lillian's personal preferences are. Since we're moving our operations back here, Lillian is the absolute best marriage prospect for this family. We know her background, our families go way back, and there's a foundation of childhood history. It's the perfect alliance. So what if she was married once? Her current status, wealth, and brilliance completely eclipse any perceived flaw of a divorce and a child. She has achieved the absolute pinnacle of value for a woman in our circle. If she joins the Winthrop family, our prosperity is guaranteed for the next century. As for you two... Miles, with your reckless personality, you wouldn't last a lifetime with her anyway.