Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1103

After skipping out on half the workday, Bella was finally back at the Mercer Group, working late into the night.

Despite her ruined reputation, there were still people in the department who respected her capabilities. After all, she had cut her teeth at the Blake Group and successfully managed major projects.

Compared to the outside hires Brandon Mercer had brought in, she was a seasoned veteran.

Because of this, Bella felt relatively untouchable at the office.

However, her personal situation was a disaster.

Brandon leaned against the doorframe, his arms crossed, watching her type with an amused smirk. "Who exactly are you putting on this show for? You didn't show up this morning, didn't bother to call out.

You do realize this is still a corporate office, right?"

Bella threw him a dirty look, her fingers never stopping their rapid pace over the keyboard. "I'm treating the company like my home. Isn't that what you executives want?

You complain when I work late, you complain when I'm late.

Don't forget, Brandon, your precious little sister isn't back yet. The Mercer Group is entirely dependent on my projects to pull it out of this bankruptcy death spiral.

Aren't you terrified I might start dragging my feet? Let the company bleed out a little more?"

Brandon wasn't intimidated in the slightest.

"Terrified? Please. You're more desperate to prove yourself than any of us.

But like I told you earlier, there's a family meeting tonight.

It seems you and your mother are trying to dodge the issue. That's the only reason you're acting so bold right now.

Tell me, Bella, are you really not worried about Sabrina rotting in a prison cell?"

Bella scoffed. "Worried? What good would that do? If I show a little fear, are you suddenly going to show mercy?

Let's be real. The Mercer men bend whichever way the wind blows.

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