Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1615

Beatrice smiled reassuringly. "She'll be pleased just to see it taking shape when she returns.

However, this does mean the marriage alliance will have to be pushed back."

At the mention of the marriage, Beatrice's expression hardened slightly.

The alliance was critical to the Winthrop family's future. Yes, they had secured a partnership, their order books were full, and their cash flow was recovering.

But Beatrice had grander corporate layouts in mind. Those plans required Lillian's reputation, connections, and status to truly get off the ground.

Without Lillian as a permanent fixture in their family, those projects would be indefinitely delayed.

Time was money. And at her age, time was a luxury she simply did not have.

The greatest fear for anyone starting a late-stage business venture was running out of time.

If she couldn't pave a smooth path for her descendants now, how would her mediocre heirs ever survive in the cutthroat business world?

That was her most pressing concern.

Brandon asked, "Beatrice, if Lillian is delayed abroad, what is your backup plan?"

Beatrice shook her head. "Delayed? I highly doubt it. Lillian is a workaholic who values her empire. Lillionix is still anchored here. Two or three months, maybe six at the absolute most, and she will definitely return.

By then, the Mercer family needs to be fully prepared.

Regardless of the timeline, you must secure enough capital to survive until she gets back, right?"

Brandon had already braced himself for this reality. He nodded. "Yes, we need to prepare for the worst. Once Lillian is back, all our problems will be solved."

Beatrice studied Brandon, acutely aware that the Mercers must be desperately short on funds.

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