Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1379

Even if there was a slight delay, she assured them she would pay soon. Yet, they still assigned goons to watch her, terrified she might skip town.

That insulted Bella more than anything. Given her status, did she really look like someone who would run away? The loan wasn't even that large; she was on the verge of a massive payday. Their lack of faith was infuriating.

That evening, Bella clocked out on time. Brandon Mercer had been throwing thinly veiled insults at her all week, and she had zero desire to cross paths with him. She headed straight for the parking garage.

To her annoyance, Brandon and Colin Mercer were already there. Ignoring them, she slipped into her car and drove off.

The three of them arrived at the Mercer estate one after another. Surprisingly, the house was lively.

Brandon walked in and greeted the guests warmly. "Beatrice, Tristan, Miles."

Bella glanced at the three strangers sitting on the sofa. She had never seen them before, though the name Tristan sparked a faint memory she couldn't quite place.

Beatrice Winthrop beamed. "The boys are back." Her gaze shifted to Bella, and her warm smile instantly frosted over. "And this must be the girl from the Ward family?"

Bella bristled at the condescending tone. This was her home, yet this guest was treating her like an unwelcome intruder.

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