Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 490

"You don't need to go. Lillian won't see any of us.

"She was arrested at your birthday party but was released completely unscathed not long after. She didn't even spend a night in a cell.

"We didn't understand it before, but with this official statement, it's all clear to me now.

"The report is definitely real, and Lillian definitely didn't do it.

"As for why the miscarriage happened, you'll probably have to ask that new wife of yours back at home.

"Since Lillian didn't do it, yet she never said a word to defend herself from the moment she was framed to when she was disowned, what does that tell you?"

Brandon's questions didn't stop the car from continuing toward Lillian's company.

Martin maintained his stiff posture and didn't answer, but Colin couldn't contain his curiosity. "Why? Brandon, you can figure out what Lillian is thinking?"

Martin shot him a glare, as if telling him he talked too much.

Brandon let out a cold laugh. "I just figured it out. Lillian must be completely and utterly disillusioned with this family.

"It started when she handed over her portion of the shares. Then, when you gave her shares to that mother and daughter, she turned around and gave Grandma's shares to us and sold Mom's shares for a high price.

"She's wanted to cut ties with this family for a long time. She doesn't want anything to do with us anymore."

Martin seemed unable to listen to this argument and retorted, "I was the one who kicked her out. It's not that she doesn't want anything to do with the Mercer family. Even if she wanted to remain a Mercer, I wouldn't allow it.

"What kind of daughter sends her own father to jail for four days?"

Brandon replied, "You two were no longer father and daughter at your birthday party. You cut ties and signed the papers. It didn't count after that day."

Martin scoffed. "Like I care. In any case, she has to take responsibility for this incident, and today's statement must be retracted.

"Do you have any idea how much damage a notice like this will do to the group? Are you sure you can afford such a loss?"

The car finally arrived at Lillian's company.

Brandon refused to get out. Furious, Martin exited the car himself to confront Lillian.

Lillian seemed to have expected this and had the receptionist lead them to a coffee shop across the street.

During work hours, the cafe was mostly empty.

The private room had good soundproofing. When Lillian entered with her bodyguards, the three men—father and sons—had already ordered coffee.

Lillian wasn't surprised to see them. The three of them never deprived themselves of comfort.

But she didn't care anymore.

She chose a seat farthest from them, and her bodyguards stood in a protective line beside her.