Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 481

Bella, in turn, tried to placate him. "Sebastian, please don't fight with your father over me. It's not worth it. He's still the patriarch of the Blake family, and there are many things that aren't up to you.

At worst, I can endure being wronged a few more times. It doesn't matter. As long as they can see my sincerity, they'll come around to our relationship eventually."

Though it sounded like she was calming him down, her words were actually fanning the flames.

Sebastian was the CEO of the Blake Group, yes, but he didn't have much of a say in Blake family matters.

Old Mr. Blake was still alive and well. Despite his age, he was in good health and held absolute authority within the family.

Sebastian might have seemed like the one in charge of the company, but if his father decided to interfere, there was little Sebastian could do.

So, in reality, Old Mr. Blake was the true power behind the scenes, the one who made the final decisions.

Bella's provocative words only added to Sebastian's pressure.

Because of his birth as an illegitimate son, he had always been sensitive and insecure. Though he now held a high position, he had only gotten it by a stroke of luck.

So, even in his lofty position, he often couldn't shake the deep-seated insecurity he'd always felt.

Whenever a conflict like this arose, it would resurface uncontrollably.

Bella had seen right through this and was intentionally stirring the pot.

Sebastian's resolve only hardened. "I can't wait that long. Your parents may not care about my feelings, but if they think I'm going to give you up, they are sorely mistaken!"

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