Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1073

If she got locked up, it was truly game over.

She might be able to easily manipulate Martin now, but if her reputation was completely dragged through the mud, there was no guarantee he would continue to treat her with the same devotion.

Sabrina knew the reality of her situation perfectly well. Had Brandon not threatened her with those exact consequences earlier, she likely wouldn't have come downstairs so willingly.

Since the issue was laid out on the table, Brandon offered his assurance. "Ms. Ward, we aren't trying to make things unnecessarily difficult for you. But you know as well as I do that if this isn't handled perfectly, Lillian will not let it go.

"However, if you're willing to swallow your pride and make a concession, Lillian might just be willing to put this in the past.

"At the end of the day, it all depends on what you are prepared to do.

"What do you think?"

Hearing this, Bella felt a surge of indignation, convinced they were just bullying her mother.

She couldn't hold back. "We're already sitting right here. What more do you want?

"Out of all three Mercer kids, Mom has always treated you and Colin well, hasn't she?

"Why is it always about Lillian? Has it ever occurred to anyone that maybe she's the problem?

"Regardless, since we're settling this privately, drop the threats about going to prison."

Sabrina subtly tugged at Bella's sleeve, signaling her to keep her mouth shut.

But in a moment like this, there was no way Bella was going to back down.

Brandon wasn't about to indulge her tantrums either. He fired back immediately, "Threats? Who's threatening anyone? When you commit a crime, you face the music.

"If you're going to do something dirty, at least have the competence to cover your tracks so nobody finds out.

"If no one knew, it would be water under the bridge.

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