Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 167

Victor's jaw nearly hit the floor.

He had heard that Lillian and Sebastian's marriage was on the rocks, but he had no idea her relationship with her own family was this toxic.

Was there any justice in the world?

The woman he had admired for years was being bullied like this by her own flesh and blood?

Even a dog would have a better sense of right and wrong. It was painfully obvious that Bella had sent someone to steal confidential information from their company and leak it online to ruin them. For a startup, a successful sabotage like this would be a death blow, with unimaginable consequences.

It could mean not only losing all investor money but also bankruptcy, liquidation, and even prison time.

Potentially years behind bars.

Faced with something so serious, the Mercer family didn't comfort Lillian. Instead, they turned on her and interrogated her?

Was this a joke?

Victor couldn't take it anymore.

No wonder Lillian said she was bringing him along to be her mouthpiece.

Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward, pointed at the Mercer family, and let loose. “What the hell is wrong with you people? Are you even human? Seriously, are you? Even the most toxic individuals I've ever met aren't this vile.

They say even a vicious tiger won't eat its own cubs, but I'm surprised you haven't skinned Ms. Mercer alive yet.

What, you think you can gang up on her because you outnumber her?

You send someone to our company to steal from Ms. Mercer’s unlocked computer, and you think you’re in the right?

And now you have the audacity to blame her?

That piece of garbage you posted online? You can find stuff like that with a simple search on our forums.

And you have the nerve to ask where it came from?

That thing has been a running joke for years!”

Victor then pointed at Bella. “So you’re BW? I saw that signature years ago on an internal forum for top developers. I had no idea it was you. Judging by the looks on everyone's faces, you still use it, huh?

Perfect. Now we have a match.

That ‘masterpiece’ posted online was yours, right? Your assessment was spot on—it’s worse than a dog's work!

Do you have any idea how much it hurts to look at that filth?

A few years ago, everyone on the forum was laughing at you. I bet you had no idea, did you?

Don't worry, I'll dig up the thread later. Oh, I know, you probably can't even get into our exclusive forum. I'll take screenshots for you, for the whole world to see, just to make sure you know that piece of junk is no secret.

And you still have the gall to ask Ms. Mercer why your stuff was on her computer?”

Victor even mimicked Bella's tone, making her face flush red and then turn pale.

Lillian was thoroughly impressed with Victor's combat skills.

Before they could even process it, they had been demoted to people unworthy of shining Lillian's shoes?

When Sabrina finally snapped out of her shock, she yelled, “Security, stop them!”

The bodyguards, who had been waiting for the order, moved to block the way.

But Lillian was already in the car, her hand on the steering wheel, showing no intention of braking. No one could truly stop her.

Martin shouted, “You ungrateful, disobedient child! Stop her!”

But the car was already speeding away.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Victor still felt unsatisfied.

“I should have cursed them out a little more. I'm not done yet.”

Lillian chuckled. “My designated mouthpiece needs a rest. Taking on the whole family at once is hard work. I'll have Emma get you an extra bonus.”

Victor scoffed. “A bonus is fine, but I want more action! Ms. Mercer, no offense, but if your family of actors is addicted to putting on these impromptu shows, you have to bring me along next time. That was so therapeutic, so satisfying.

What am I going to do? I think the next time I'm stressed out from coding, I'll just want to come over here and yell at them to unwind.”

Victor was invigorated, hungry for more.

Lillian took a deep breath. “Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunities!”