Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 17

Within half a day of work, rumors about Lillian and Nathan's relationship were already circulating.

Bella had invested a great deal of effort in building her network at Litech NaLabs.

As a result, if there was any gossip brewing, even in the company's lower-level departments, it was easy for her to find out about it.

Bella stared at her phone in shock, then handed it to Brandon.

“Brandon, I just got some gossip from a contact at Litech NaLabs. They’re saying Lillian is trying to seduce Mr. Cole.”

Brandon practically jumped out of his skin.

“What? She’s doing what? Seducing a man?”

Brandon seemed to conveniently ignore the name ‘Mr. Cole’.

Of course, Bella also found it strange. How on earth had Lillian met Nathan?

Bella had an official appointment and still hadn't managed to see Nathan, yet Lillian, who had applied for a cleaning job, had somehow met him.

It was a classic case of proximity breeding opportunity. What was her real motive?

Brandon looked at Bella’s phone. The gossip from inside the company was detailed and convincing.

His first instinct was to plead with Bella, “Bella, please, I’m begging you. Whatever you do, you can't let Sebastian know what Lillian's been up to.

This is a critical time for them to conceive a second child. You know Sebastian’s temper. If Lillian has this kind of stain on her reputation, I’m afraid Sebastian will never touch her again.”

Bella maintained her elegant and composed demeanor.

“I understand, Brandon. Noah's well-being is the top priority.”

Seeing Bella so understanding and considerate, Brandon felt a deep sense of gratitude.

“Bella, thank you.”

Bella knew that with this gossip circulating, it was no longer appropriate for her to wait for Lillian there.

She had Hannah bring her car around and decided to wait from a distance, just to ensure the situation remained under control.

Brandon waited until the end of the workday. The moment he saw Lillian emerge, he rushed over and dragged her into his car.

“Brandon, are you insane? What do you think you're doing? Is this a kidnapping?”

Brandon ignored her, slammed his foot on the gas, and drove Lillian straight back to the Mercer family estate.

At this time of day, the family was all there, with the sole exception of Bella.

She had indeed kept her promise to Brandon not to tell Sebastian about the matter.

Hearing the words “cleaning lady,” Sabrina shot up reflexively. “Oh, my. Lillian, you can't do that! A young lady from a prestigious family, how could you...”

Martin, enraged, grabbed a nearby ceramic teapot and hurled it in Lillian's direction.

Lillian sidestepped smoothly, and the teapot shattered on the floor behind her.

“What's wrong with being a cleaner? At least it’s more respectable than being the other woman, isn't it?”

Brandon shot back, “How dare you say that? Someone saw you seducing Mr. Cole at Litech NaLabs! Lillian, is this how the Mercer family raised you?

Don't forget, you are a married woman. Since you got out of prison, you refuse to come home. You have no regard for your own dignity.

I’m begging you, as your brother, couldn’t you, for once, act like a respectable married woman?”

Lillian glanced at Martin. “Isn’t this just following the family tradition? Shouldn't you be proud of how well I’ve learned?”

Just then, the sound of heavy footsteps approached.

As everyone turned to look, Sebastian strode in, his face a mask of fury. He grabbed Lillian’s wrist.

His grip was painfully tight as he yanked her, seemingly venting his rage at being betrayed.

He snarled, “Lillian, you’re coming with me.”