Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 356

The moment Lillian mentioned that the Blake family elders disliked her, Bella had secretly clenched her fists so tightly her nails were digging into her palms, though she didn't feel the pain.

Lillian certainly knew how to hit where it hurt.

Of course, the Blake elders liked *her*.

Bella retorted, “You’re right, the Blake elders don’t like me. They like you, Lillian.

But Sebastian doesn’t like you, does he, dear sister?

They only dislike me because you poisoned them against me first. I just didn't get my chance.

Surely you don’t think their disapproval will stop Sebastian and me from getting married?

If so, you seriously underestimate me.”

Bella leaned closer to Lillian, her voice dropping to a whisper. “Back when you were at the height of your power, I still managed to get you thrown in prison to solve the problem of my mother being shut out. Do you really think two old people can stop me now?”

With that, she stepped back, a confident smile returning to her face.

Proud as a peacock, she gave Lillian a cold smirk before turning and walking away with an arrogant stride.

Lillian leaned lightly against the wall behind her, watching Bella’s haughty retreat.

The more arrogant Bella acted, the more Lillian looked forward to seeing her fall.

Once back in her room, Bella sucked in a sharp breath.

Though she might have won the war of words, what Lillian said was true.

The Blake elders had made it clear they didn’t like her, and even Sebastian had admitted it was something he had to consider.

As Bella held the bracelet, turning it over in her hands, she suddenly thought of something strange.

It had been a few days since she’d brought Debbie to Northwyn. Debbie constantly talked about how much she missed her son, Sebastian, yet she hadn’t made a single attempt to see him.

The hotel wasn't far from the Blake Group headquarters, only about a twenty-minute drive.

Debbie spoke of missing her son with such emotion, but her actions didn't match her words at all.

She didn't seem to have any intention of surprising Sebastian, either.

Of course, Bella didn't actually want them to meet.

She had other plans for Debbie. The Blake family matriarch went on a spiritual retreat on the first and fifteenth of every month.