Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 502

They were all far too busy.

Who had time to deal with the Mercers’ petty drama?

Lillian was immersed in preparations for her company's upcoming public launch, leaving no mental space for anything else.

Even when Marcus called to report that Debbie's gambling had escalated, with losses of over a hundred million dollars in a single night, the news barely registered. It went in one ear and out the other as she continued her frantic pace.

Naturally, being so busy, she had no time to warn the elder Blakes.

Debbie, for her part, wasn't concerned about losing so much money. The casino had given her a two-hundred-million-dollar line of credit to play with as she pleased.

Even after losing over a hundred million in one night, it didn't feel real to her; it was just a number on a screen.

Most importantly, her son owned a company worth tens of millions. Could he really not handle a small problem like this for her?

Besides, she saw it as simple entertainment, just playing for small stakes. It wasn't serious enough to bother Sebastian. If anything came up, she could just call Bella and solve it easily.

However, after a week, the two-hundred-million-dollar credit line was gone.

When the casino staff informed her, they interrupted her game, and she was annoyed.

Without a second thought, she went to the loan shark's office and called Bella.

Spinning a believable lie was effortless for Debbie. She could invent countless versions on the spot, all designed to win Bella's trust.

Plus, the last time, Debbie had given Bella a ten-million-dollar “thank you” fee and bought her an expensive handbag. Bella had gotten a taste of the rewards.

So now, she was even less likely to refuse.

That was exactly what Debbie had been waiting to hear.

She didn't want Sebastian finding out about her debts. Her son would kick her out without a moment's hesitation.

She had figured Bella could handle two hundred million.

After all, she was her son’s girlfriend. How could she be short on cash?

“Bella, I really can’t thank you enough. If you hadn’t helped me out of this jam, I don’t know what I would have done.”

After a few more pleasantries, Bella, trusting her completely, transferred the money.

The casino staff were stunned. They couldn’t believe it. Two hundred million dollars, and Debbie had secured it with a single phone call and a made-up story.