Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1005

What if the investigation actually led straight to Sabrina?

Martin knew deep down that he wouldn't be able to cope with that reality.

And because he couldn't face it, his fear twisted into rage.

"If you ask me, this is all Lillian's doing!" Martin lashed out. "God knows where she fabricated this dossier, but her goal is clearly to tear this family apart.

She's incredibly manipulative, and you're out of your depth. You're letting her play you.

As far as I'm concerned, we should just ignore her..."

The moment the words left his mouth, Colin panicked. "Dad, what are you saying? The company desperately needs Lillian's algorithm and a partnership to survive.

She's finally given us an opening. If we investigate this and clear the air, we can repair the relationship and start working together.

What are you doing? Don't you want to see this family united and the business thrive?"

"With Bella here, the company will thrive just fine," Martin deflected.

At that, Brandon finally understood.

He hadn't realized his father's obsession had corroded his judgment to this catastrophic extent.

"Are you insane? Dad, I used to think you just loved Sabrina a little too much, which was why I could vaguely rationalize the awful things you did to Mom and this family.

But now? Now I don't understand you at all. You're completely blinded by lust, and it's ruining us.

In the past, no matter what happened, you always put the company's interests first.

Are you really willing to sacrifice the company's future for her?

Look at yourself! Do you look anything like the Chairman of the Mercer Group right now?

You're not a leader anymore. You're going to drag the entire Mercer family down with you!"

Martin exploded at Brandon's harsh rebuke. "You ungrateful bastard! Who gave you the right to speak to me like that? Have you forgotten who your father is?"

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