Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1528

The court date for the divorce was officially set.

The problem was the timing—it was scheduled just two weeks after her surgery.

She had hoped to use her medical condition to delay the proceedings, but a two-week buffer completely destroyed that strategy.

"This is the second hearing for your divorce," Brandon said, his voice hard. "Like it or not, you are still a part of the Mercer family. We're paying for this VIP suite.

"You also promised that once you secure your settlement, you would inject a portion of it into the company.

"You're our largest shareholder now, Bella. None of us wanted it this way, but it's the reality. You have no way out, and we're all on a sinking ship together.

"When Sabrina and Martin went to Halfridge Villas to grovel to Lillian, you didn't lift a finger to stop them. That tells me you knew exactly what was at stake."

Bella's eyes narrowed. "Would it have mattered if I objected? Since when do I have a say in Mercer family decisions?"

Brandon nodded slightly. "Fair point. But you didn't even try. In the past, if anything threatened your mother, you would have fought tooth and nail.

"This time, you stayed silent. I know you want the Mercer Group to survive just as badly as we do.

"We don't know when Lillian will finally come back to us, but your lawsuit wraps up in half a month.

"Do not break your promise."

Bella bit her lip. "Sebastian isn't just going to hand over the money. I need your backing.

"I'm practically tapped out, and I have a strategy to destroy him.

"But without initial capital, my hands are tied."

It was rare for Bella to demand money from the Mercers. Back when times were good and the Blake and Mercer groups collaborated, the family kept her pockets lined without her even asking.

But everything had changed.

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