Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1326

This time, Bella didn't wait for Sabrina to say another word. She ended the call abruptly.

She let out a long, shuddering breath.

She really hadn't expected the video to reach the Mercer family.

She hadn't wanted anyone else to see it.

Given the current complications, Bella realized she had to resolve this mess as quickly as possible.

She immediately texted Lucas: *What's the situation?*

After parting ways with Bella, Lucas had returned straight to The Grand Sapphire Casino. He had casually smoothed over his absence with a half-truth, and the casino management simply told him to get back to work.

They didn't pry into his relationship with Bella, but they also didn't give him any opportunity to get anywhere near Debbie.

Lucas was feeling completely useless.

Seeing Bella's message, he quickly replied: *I still haven't seen exactly where they're keeping her.

But I confirmed she's here at the casino. A doctor was brought in, so she should be alive.*

Bella texted back: *The money clears tomorrow. Find a way to get her out as fast as possible.*

Seeing that the money was arriving tomorrow made Lucas's heart race with greed.

Out of that massive sum, forty million dollars belonged to him.

Once he had that money, he would never have to worry about anything again.

He would immediately leave Northwyn, move to a new city, and live the rest of his life in absolute luxury.

Most importantly, he could finally leave his degrading life as a male model behind.

Lucas sent an eager confirmation, which managed to soothe a fraction of Bella's anxiety.

Leonard Prescott, wanting to ensure absolute security, had dispatched his own men as backup.

As a result, Lillian's camp held all the cards.

Lillian turned to look at Leonard. "How is it looking? Any movement from Sebastian's accounts?"

Leonard nodded. "$1.2 billion has been wired to Debbie's account."

Lillian frowned slightly. "Does that mean Bella is about to get her hands on the money?"

That would be letting her off way too easy.

Even though Lillian didn't plan on destroying Bella in one fell swoop.

The thought of Bella coasting into a comfortable life sickened her.