020 Mirabella My jaw clenched. “Exactly. A baby that needs stability and a future. And you want me to hand over the one thing I have created that could secure that?” He raised a brow. “And I am offering to double its worth. Triple, if you stop whining.” I stared at him, my throat burning. “It is not about the money. I built Haven for people like me, people who needed a place to breathe, to feel safe. Not to have it shelved or sold to some corporate machine, especially not to you.” He leaned forward, his voice perfectly calm but ruthless. “You want revenge, Mirabella? Fame? Your son? You want Cole’s attention? You do not get to pick and choose what part of that fantasy is convenient. You get what you negotiate. That is business. And whether you like it or not, Cole owns the majority

