Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 822

It seemed as though fate had orchestrated the entire thing.

After taking every factor into consideration, the executive board finalized the date for the Lillionix Grand Launch. It landed exactly on the day of Sebastian Blake and Bella Ward's wedding.

Staring at the confirmed schedule, Lillian didn't know whether to laugh or sigh. She had genuinely intended to avoid overlapping with their event.

After all, Sebastian and Bella still held significant influence and popularity within the industry. Launching her product on the same day felt almost like a deliberate attempt to hijack their spotlight.

Yes, it was true that many industry elites might initially skip her launch to attend the high-profile Blake wedding. But Lillian was confident that once her product hit the market, those same elites would be shifting uncomfortably in their banquet seats.

Still, she had no real desire to steal their thunder. She honestly wanted everyone to go witness Sebastian and Bella's union. Let them walk down the aisle and be happy.

However, a product launch required the precise coordination of countless departments, and after extensive planning, this specific date was undeniably the most optimal.

Since it was purely business, Lillian saw no reason to rearrange her entire company's schedule just to accommodate her ex-husband's wedding.

With the date set, she immediately greenlit the preparations. The team that had finalized the date was completely unaware of the looming clash.

But Ethan Hayes knew.

The moment he stepped out of the conference room, Ethan made a beeline for Lillian's office.

"Ms. Mercer, it looks like our launch date is on a collision course with their wedding."

"It overlapped," Lillian replied calmly. "It wasn't intentional, but it is what it is. It's not a big deal."

"I know it's not a big deal to you, but we're a new company. We don't have the massive name recognition yet. If we clash with them on opening day, aren't we risking an empty house? They're throwing a massive wedding. Every top-tier executive in the industry will be there paying their respects. It's not every day Sebastian Blake publicly ties the knot."

Lillian had initially felt a slight hesitation about the timing, but Ethan's dry sarcasm made her laugh.

At the dinner table, the two elders listened to the news with blank expressions. They had long since given up on opposing the union. There was no point anymore.

Sebastian had made his choice. He was determined to marry Bella. What else was there to fight about?

The wedding was fast approaching, and half the city already knew.

Old Mr. Blake finished his meal, calmly setting his silverware down on the table. "You're a grown man making your own decisions. Handle it yourself. There was no need to inform us. We can't help you, and we have no desire to. You want to marry this woman? We won't stand in your way. Do whatever you please.

"Just make sure you're happy, and don't come back crying with regrets.

"And don't forget the condition I set for you a long time ago. That woman will never step foot inside this house. I don't care how you live your lives out there, but she is barred from this estate.

"And today, I'm adding one more condition. Your mother and I will not be attending the wedding. Don't even bother trying to persuade us."