Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1570

On the drive back, Ethan kept his hands steady on the wheel while chewing over the bizarre events of the afternoon.

"Is it just me, or was Brandon acting incredibly sketchy today?"

Lillian gazed out the window. She had known these winding roads since childhood, though she hadn't driven down them in years.

The Mercer family's business empire had never mattered to her. She had been counted out since birth.

She knew her own worth, and she had zero interest in fighting over inheritances. Even with the massive Lancaster family wealth, securely managed by her cousin Stephen and the Lancaster Clan Elders, she hadn't touched a dime. Yet, that fortune was quietly snowballing into an untouchable empire.

Because she had stepped away from the family drama early on, she had forged her own path.

And while the Mercer family was currently drowning in debt, her path had turned into a superhighway of success.

Lillian kept her voice soft. "What do you think was sketchy about him?"

Ethan frowned, trying to put his finger on it. "I don't know... just a vibe? It felt like he was constantly plotting something against you."

Lillian smiled faintly. "You mean the factory? Even if he was plotting to dump it on me, the second you suggested I buy the production lines for a hobby, I knew it was a great idea.

Keeping those lines running is my way of honoring Grandmother's memory.

So even if I take a financial hit on this deal, I don't care.

You nailed the analysis perfectly. I'm rich. I have more money than I know what to do with. If the production line bleeds cash, it doesn't matter. I can afford to keep it alive, right?"

Ethan nodded. "Yeah, exactly. But I meant a different kind of plotting. I just have this intense gut feeling that Brandon is trying to set a trap for you."

Lillian let out a soft laugh. "You mean because his new factory relies heavily on my help?

That's not a plot, Ethan. You just don't understand the Mercer men. They don't even possess the self-awareness required to plot against me.

In their minds, my resources are automatically theirs. They view my success, my wealth, and my connections as their own personal property.

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