Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 486

Sebastian had just called Brandon, telling him not to let Bella know.

But the moment he turned around, Brandon spilled the beans with a gloating expression.

Bella’s face visibly darkened.

She quickly wiped away a tear and stood up. "What did you say? Sebastian was at our gate?"

Before Brandon could even answer, she grabbed a tissue, wiped her face, and started heading for the door.

Brandon lounged on the sofa like he owned the place. Just as Bella was about to step outside, he said, "Don't bother. He's long gone. By the time you get out there, he'll be miles away."

As he spoke, Brandon popped a grape into his mouth.

This was incredibly satisfying.

But Brandon's words revealed a crucial piece of information: the marriage negotiations between Sebastian and Bella were not going well at all. In fact, it sounded like the whole thing could fall apart at any moment.

Until now, everyone in the Mercer family had thought the wedding was a done deal.

No one had expected such a sudden turn of events.

The mood in the room soured, but to Brandon, the grapes tasted especially sweet today.

After he finished eating, he saw Bella return to her seat and suddenly burst out laughing.

Naturally, all eyes turned to him.

"I remember the Blake elders are very fond of Lillian. Why don't you go ask her for some tips? See what she did right to win over such a picky pair?"

Bella was already upset. The fact that the Blake elders had stormed out without giving her any respect was frustrating enough.

Then, hearing that Sebastian had come by only to leave abruptly made her heart sink even further.

In the past, Brandon would have simply obeyed.

But now he understood that Martin's mind was completely occupied by this mother and daughter, so much so that he was foolishly disregarding the interests of his family and company.

His respect for a father who couldn't see the bigger picture was dwindling by the day.

"Dad, what are you talking about? Weren't we already connected to the Blake family by marriage? That relationship was solid. The Blake elders approved of it, which is why they allowed the Blake family to prop up the Mercer Group all these years.

"So who, exactly, caused the situation we're in now?"

As he spoke, Brandon's gaze shifted to Bella.

Sabrina was immediately displeased. "Martin, Brandon, I swear to God. Our Bella never tried to steal anyone's husband. It was always Sebastian's choice.

"He didn't even tell Bella when he was divorcing Lillian. What does that have to do with her?"