Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1603

"According to our projections, those production lines would have stopped turning a profit in five years and started bleeding money.

Lillian didn't just cover the breach-of-contract penalties for those canceled orders; she paid so much upfront that she's definitely taking a massive loss on the deal.

Brandon, I really think the only reason she hasn't come back is because of Sabrina and Bella.

She just can't get past what they did.

Why else would she throw so much money at us for obsolete machinery?"

Brandon felt a rare pang of warmth in his chest. He quickly mentally calculated the projected five-year revenue of those lines.

Lillian had handed them a massive windfall. She really was just funneling cash into the family.

"When it comes down to it, blood is thicker than water. Only family looks out for you.

Outsiders just want to bleed us dry and leave us for dead.

Just look at that filthy slut. She took my five million and gave us nothing but a mess in return."

Meanwhile, in a sprawling penthouse, Lillian skimmed the finalized acquisition contract for the production lines.

She nodded in approval and handed it back to Ethan. "Excellent work. Overpaying a little was the right move.

I have millions of dollars to spare, but I refuse to leave any loose ends when dealing with the Mercers.

Paying above market value draws a definitive line in the sand.

If they ever try to spin this, they won't have a leg to stand on."

Ethan's eyes widened in realization. "Thank God. When I saw the numbers, I thought the price was completely absurd, but I bit my tongue and followed your orders.

My team was practically screaming to negotiate it down.

We almost ruined it..."

Lillian couldn't help but laugh. "Negotiate it down? Are you sure about that?"

Ethan rubbed the back of his neck. "How was I supposed to know you were playing 3D chess? I hesitated for a second, but I figured you had your reasons, so I ordered my guys to stand down and process the payment.

You're right. Paying extra is fine as long as the Mercers don't think they're owed any favors.

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