Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 836

Admittedly, Sebastian's phrasing painted a highly seductive picture in Bella's mind.

Waiting until their actual wedding night would certainly add an intense layer of anticipation.

She nodded immediately. "Then we'll wait for our wedding night." She raised her wine glass toward him.

Their glasses clinked, the crisp sound harmonizing with the intoxicating mood of the evening.

After a few sips of wine, the elation on Bella's face became impossible to hide.

"Sebastian, marrying you is the greatest privilege of my life."

Sebastian raised his glass slightly from across the table and nodded. "Then let's build a good life together and solidify the Blake Group's empire.

Bella, you know exactly how critical your current project is."

Bella replied earnestly, "I know, Sebastian. Don't worry, I will deliver flawless results and ensure that you and the Blake Group stand at the absolute pinnacle of the tech industry."

Sebastian was genuinely looking forward to that.

"If you need specific personnel, tell me at any time. I'll make sure your logistics and resources are fully guaranteed."

Bella offered a soft smile. "Sebastian, today is the day we signed our marriage license. Can we not talk about work?"

Sebastian nodded, swallowing a piece of steak before asking, "Then what would you like to discuss?"

Bella studied him, deciding the timing was finally right.

"Sebastian, when Lillian returned her dowry, I realized that when she married you, she received a one billion-dollar settlement.

Even though you two kept your marriage under wraps, people in our circles still knew about it.

Now that you're divorced and we're married...

If his parents hadn't matched it with an extravagant settlement, the Blake family would have been utterly humiliated.

Furthermore, Lillian's pedigree back then was immaculate.

What exactly did Bella bring to the table to compare with that?

She was out of her mind to think she could mirror Lillian's terms and demand a billion dollars. She had to be blinded by greed.

Sebastian set his silverware down and calmly wiped his mouth with his napkin.

"You want that too?"

Bella looked up, meeting his eyes. "Sebastian, I'm your wife now. Shouldn't I be entitled to the same treatment?"

Sebastian rested his elbows on the table, steepling his fingers as he leveled a penetrating gaze at the woman sitting across from him.