Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 175

Lillian gave her seat to Victor, then went to get herself a glass of warm water and brew a cup of coffee. The coffee was just for the aroma on her desk; the warm water was what she actually drank. With the medication she was on, coffee was forbidden.

Victor examined the code meticulously. “Amazing, boss. I thought what I’d built was flawless, but you still managed to find two bugs. Your fixes are brilliant. I can already see the light of victory shining down on us.”

Lillian retorted, “This is just the first round. What victory are you talking about? If it’s good to go, then move. I need to get to the next step.”

Not wanting to waste another second, Victor immediately got up and gave her the seat back.

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At the Blake Group.

“Is Bella in today?” was the first thing Sebastian asked upon entering his office.

The secretary replied, “Mr. Blake, Miss Ward has taken the day off.”

Sebastian’s brow furrowed. “I see.”

After the secretary left, Sebastian immediately called Bella.

It took a while for her to answer. “Bella, I’ve handled the situation online. You don’t need to worry about anything here at the office. No one will say a word. You can come back to work with peace of mind.”

On the other end of the line, Bella wasn't sure what to say. The online scandal had, of course, affected her. The company was on the verge of a major collaboration with the government on a smart robotics project, and this news breaking at such a critical moment would inevitably lead to questions from all sides.

Without a doubt, government officials would come to verify the situation and assess whether she was truly capable of leading such a significant project. The pressure on Bella was immense.

“Sebastian, I suddenly feel so tired,” she said. “Maybe I haven't had a break in a long time.”

Her words put Sebastian on high alert. “Bella, just keep doing what you need to do. You don't have to worry about anything else. I’m here for you. I’ve already dealt with Victor; he won’t cause any more trouble. And here at the company, I will always support you. I’ll clear away any obstacles for you.”

While Bella's earlier work might have been subpar, her current abilities were undeniable. She had flourished at the Blake Group over the past few years. Her contributions to both smartphones and smart home appliances had resulted in impressive sales figures. Even so, this incident was a significant blow to her.

Sebastian knew this well, which was why he had spent a considerable sum to suppress the story. It wasn't just the ten million for Victor; he had also spent a lot on removing the trending topics online. But none of that mattered to Sebastian.

As long as Bella continued to work for the company, the value she created far exceeded these costs.

Bella had just sent her mother and Martin off on their honeymoon, and the online scandal was certainly weighing on her. But with her shares in the Mercer family as a safety net, she wasn't overly concerned about her job at the Blake Group. She had already thought it through last night.

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