Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 815

Leonard nodded. "Guilty. But we strictly adhere to a moral code. We never use him for corporate espionage or anything that breaches business ethics.

"We just use him for harmless entertainment.

Lillian asked,"So, you spent a fortune just for gossip?"

"Case in point: tonight's stellar drama. I'd say it's money well spent, right?"

He gestured toward Ethan.

Ethan chimed in eagerly. "It's entirely true, Ms. Mercer! You have no idea how deep it goes.

"That lawyer is a goldmine. The second there's a breeze in the Blake Group, we know about it.

"Like when Bella tried to work from home and Sebastian threw a massive tantrum. It's pure comedy."

Lillian couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of these two powerful men treating a corporate rival's life like a reality TV show.

"I surrender. Just promise you'll include me in the gossip from now on."

Ethan grinned. "Absolutely, Ms. Mercer."

Leonard subtly reached out, lacing his fingers through Lillian's and pulling her down to sit beside him.

He leaned in, his voice dropping to a husky whisper. "When we get married, I'm handing my entire life and fortune over to you."

A delicate blush swept across her cheeks. "Who said anything about marrying you?"

Sensing the shift in the atmosphere, Ethan quietly backed out of the room, knowing better than to play third wheel.

Lillian stood up and headed for the stairs. Leonard quickly trailed behind her. "Wait, if you don't marry me, who are you going to marry? We share a life now..."

It was precisely because of his toxic nature that she feared Leonard might get hurt in the crossfire.

Leonard stepped up behind her, resting his chin on her shoulder.

"I love that I'm the good guy in your eyes, while he's the ultimate villain," he murmured playfully. "Honestly, he ruins his own reputation perfectly well without my help."

"He's a terrible person. You shouldn't even compare yourself to him," Lillian said.

"Whatever my girlfriend says is the absolute truth. Sebastian is the villain."

He paused, a wicked smirk forming. "But seriously, I am dying to see Bella's face when she finally reads that pre-nup."

Lillian's eyes gleamed with cold anticipation. "Me too."