Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1257

Sebastian wasn't completely opposed to teaming up with the Mercer family, but the bad blood between them couldn't be ignored. They shared a common goal, but that was the extent of their bond.

Brandon gritted his teeth. At least he wasn't the one humiliating himself; the ones groveling were Martin and Sabrina Ward.

"Enjoy it while you can. Everyone wants to kick the Mercer family while we're down anyway. But remember, Sebastian, Lillian has another man now. You're running out of time. If she falls hard for him and runs off, getting her back will be a pipe dream. Even setting aside her devoted puppy, a woman of her status isn't exactly lacking options. You know how many exceptional men—or the pretty boys she prefers—are lining up to throw themselves at her feet. You know this better than anyone. Otherwise, you wouldn't have panicked and rushed Noah back into the country."

They both saw right through each other's facades.

Since everything was out in the open, there was no point in trading insults.

As expected, Sebastian remained completely silent.

He understood Brandon's underlying message perfectly.

Sebastian offered a faint smile. "That depends entirely on the nature of the partnership. I don't run the Blake Group like a dictatorship; I have a board of shareholders to answer to. However, if you manage to win Lillian back and we become family again, securing a partnership won't be an issue. So, Mr. Mercer, what exactly are you proposing?"

"Sebastian, if you hadn't abruptly severed our ties back then, the Mercer Group wouldn't have spiraled into this massive crisis. Given our current situation, we need full-scale cooperation. And you said it yourself—we're family. If you can't step up and pull us out of the fire, what's the point of this alliance? We already got screwed over by you once and still haven't recovered. And technically, we are still family right now, considering you're still married to Bella."

Sebastian smirked coldly. "Lillian and I will definitely get back together. As for Bella, we will divorce. I can give you the partnership you want, but only on one condition: Lillian must return to the Mercer family!"