Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1188

Bella Ward wanted to say something else, but Sabrina Ward cut in. "Bella, you need to learn from my experience. Sometimes, brute force isn't the only way to handle Sebastian..."

"I'd love to use a softer touch, but he doesn't give me the chance," Bella scoffed. "The court hearing is in two days. I never knew Sebastian could be so utterly heartless."

She took a deep breath, a suffocating wave of despair washing over her.

Sabrina patted her shoulder soothingly. "My sweet girl, you've overcome so many obstacles to get where you are today. I know this little bump in the road won't break you. But this hearing is critical. What's your plan? Sebastian is dead set on this divorce. Considering how short your marriage was, he definitely won't offer a generous settlement."

"Let him try," Bella sneered. "I hold the ultimate leverage now—Noah. I plan to see him before the hearing, and I won't sign those papers easily. If Sebastian thinks I'll walk away with nothing like Lillian did, he's out of his mind. I'm not that stupid."

Sabrina nodded, visibly relieved. "As long as you haven't lost your fighting spirit, I'm not worried. It's getting late. I need to catch up with Martin, or he'll think I'm trying to dodge this apology."

Bella frowned. "Mom, do you really have to do this?"

During her years studying abroad, Bella had hooked up with her fair share of wealthy heirs, but none of them could compare to Sebastian's staggering fortune. He was the richest, most strikingly handsome man she had ever met, and they were the same age. He was the only man worthy of her.

As for the others she had entertained in the past? Bella immediately pushed them out of her mind.

Completely beneath her.