Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 148

Sabrina's plan was to play the benevolent matriarch. Even knowing her relationship with that side of the family was terrible, she insisted on inviting them to the wedding.

Lillian didn't need to be at the Mercer estate to know exactly what they were thinking.

Sabrina would play the good person, and with a little encouragement, her father and brothers would start seeing her company as their own property.

What a perfect match they made.

After her employees received their invitations, they were probably huddled together these past couple of days, secretly discussing how much to give as a wedding gift.

No wonder they all fell silent whenever she walked into the breakroom. They were likely trying to avoid an awkward situation.

After all, out of respect for her, they felt obligated to attend now that they had received invitations.

But what really bothered Lillian was that neither Ethan nor Emma had told her about this.

Leonard probably sensed what Lillian was thinking.

"It's not that Ethan didn't want to tell you," he explained. "He was in the last group to receive an invitation, just this morning."

No need to guess. An invitation arriving this morning—that had to be Brandon's handiwork.

He didn't want her to know ahead of time, playing games with the timing.

Lillian couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

"It's just a wedding. Do they really need to play these petty mind games with me?"

Looking at Leonard, thinking of his loving parents and harmonious family, and then looking back at her own, Lillian's resolve to sever ties with the Mercer family hardened.

The divorce between Martin and her mother had successfully extracted her mother from the Mercer family, protecting her well.

It was very likely that any trouble in the Mercer family could jeopardize her grandmother's inheritance.

But Lillian didn't care anymore.

It couldn't be helped. A husband and wife could divorce, and she could disown the Mercer family, but her grandmother was at an age where she was irrevocably tied to them.

Fortunately, she had enough money to support her grandmother. If there were losses, so be it.

"In any case, take Victor with you tomorrow," Leonard advised. "With him and Nathan by your side, even if something happens, I won't have to worry."

Lillian nodded. The Mercers were killing two birds with one stone.

Ever since Victor joined her company, many other firms had been trying to poach him. But since he basically lived at the office, they had no way to contact him and couldn't just storm into her company to recruit him.

Now, with him appearing at the wedding, the Mercer family could approach him openly.

Leonard, however, seemed completely unconcerned, telling her to take Victor without hesitation.

In truth, Lillian never worried about other companies poaching Victor. She knew very well that no one could lure him away.

He was an ace who only respected skill. Besides that, he had no other interests.

On the eve of the wedding, the Mercer villa was ablaze with lights, with people bustling in and out, making final preparations.

In the newly decorated master bedroom, Sabrina was doing a final check of her wedding dress, evening gowns, jewelry, and other items with the staff.

Bella had also taken two days off to come back and help.

After going through all the checklists, Bella finally said, "It's getting late. Everyone, please go get some rest. We'll need all your hard work again tomorrow."

After the staff had left, Bella secured the jewelry and turned to her mother with a smile. "Everything is ready, all the preparations are complete. Mom, tomorrow, all you have to do is be the beautiful bride."

Sabrina's face glowed with an unconcealable joy. She gently patted Bella's hand. "Next, it's your turn. I hope you find your own happiness soon."

"Divorcing Sebastian won't be that easy," Bella said. "There are assets, the child, and Noah's illness still requires Lillian's cooperation. I don't know when he'll truly be single again.

With my current status, I can't just be with him openly right now, can I?

Well, let's not think about that for now. I'm already looking into the most advanced medical technologies from abroad. We'll see if we can use them to eliminate Lillian's unique ability to save Noah by having another child.

Once she loses that leverage, neither Sebastian nor the Mercer family will put up with her anymore."

Sabrina nodded. "My daughter is the smartest. I trust you can handle anything. That mere Lillian... her mother was already defeated by me. The daughter of a woman who lost everything can't compare to my dear child. You'll have no trouble handling her, will you?"

Bella also smiled broadly. "Mom, you're praising your own daughter so much. Aren't you being a little immodest?"

"Tomorrow, you will walk me down the aisle," Sabrina said. "We, mother and daughter, have climbed our way up from the very bottom to where we are today. We deserve the best."