Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 790

Bella jumped, glancing nervously left and right. She quickly slid into the back of the black SUV, hitting the lock button the second the door shut.

Mark chuckled. "What's wrong, Miss Ward? Afraid someone might see you? We're just loan sharks, not murderers. Is it really that scandalous? Besides, you didn't act this skittish when you came to us for cash. We called to remind you yesterday, but you didn't pick up. We texted, and you ghosted us. We didn't have a choice but to come find you."

Bella took a deep, shaky breath, her mind a chaotic mess of panic and desperation. But she had to handle this. These loan sharks could ruin her, and Sebastian still had no idea she had borrowed the money. If he found out, the wedding was off.

"Mark, you know who I am," Bella said, forcing her voice to steady. "I've been incredibly busy with work, wedding preparations, and keeping an eye on the group. You know I'm a major shareholder. Isn't it normal to miss a call or two? And how could you come here? If anyone saw us, it would ruin the company's reputation. Are you trying to destroy me?"

"You've got it all wrong, Miss Ward. We're just trying to do our jobs. If we didn't remind you, would you have even remembered that your first installment and interest are due today? You definitely forgot, didn't you?"

Bella knew, but she was completely broke.

"You'll get your money. It's still early. I'll figure it out. I'll wire the funds before midnight."

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