Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 168

After Lillian and her combat-ready companion left, the Mercer residence fell into an immediate, unnerving silence.

In the aftermath of the grand wedding, the large Mercer villa felt starkly empty.

The fading opulence only accentuated the everyday quiet and coldness.

Sabrina, too, found the atmosphere uncomfortable, and her expression soured.

Bella, already fuming, locked herself in her room, refusing to see anyone.

Seeing his new bride unhappy, Martin naturally couldn't be happy either.

“The next time we have a large family celebration, your sister is absolutely not allowed back.”

Brandon spoke up. “Dad, this wasn't Lillian's fault. Her company's situation was clearly...”

Any discerning person could see that someone had instigated this, and it was obviously Bella...

Brandon didn't know if Lillian's company was actually working on Low-altitude economy, but what if she succeeded?

After all, she had Victor on her team.

It was clear that Victor was extremely protective of Lillian.

For such a brilliant mind to be willing to work for his sister's company, what did that signify?

So many people were trying to poach Victor, yet he remained unmoved. What did that prove?

Brandon’s greatest wish now was to get Lillian to join the Mercer family's company. If she would just come back, the Mercers would never have to bow to anyone again.

Perhaps the Mercer family could even surpass the Blake family in the future.

Furthermore, Bella had gained nothing from today's incident. The fact that she was now hiding in her room, sulking, proved that Lillian's company had some real strength.

It didn't matter if that strength came from Lillian or Victor.

Even if Lillian lacked the skills herself, her ability to retain top talent was a formidable asset.

However, before Brandon could finish his thought, Martin shot him down. “What is that supposed to mean?

Are you saying your sister was in the right?

She came to my wedding and caused a scene.

Colin said, “Brandon, you keep defending Lillian and making Dad angry. You know he's caught up in his newlywed bliss right now and can't stand to hear any of this. Why bother?

Lillian was also completely out of line today, bringing up that agreement Grandma made Dad sign in front of all those guests.

That was so many years ago. If Grandma were here today, she might have changed her mind.

Never mind, let's not talk about it.

Let's go check on Bella. She must be very upset today.”

Brandon's face was grim. He was clearly unhappy too. After days of wedding preparations and a full day of hosting, he was exhausted.

“You go see Bella. I'm going to my room. Don't call me for dinner. I'm tired and need to rest.”

Colin felt helpless but had no choice but to go and knock on Bella's door.

Bella didn't open it. “I'm tired. Please don't disturb me, thank you.”

After living with the Mercers for two years, she now treated the place as her own home. If she didn't want to open the door, she wouldn't.

After all, the Mercer family couldn't afford to offend her.