Dominic
"And if I sign?" I asked, though I already knew the answer.
"Then you'll be free to return to your charming little family. You'll have no money, no power, no legacy to pass on to those precious twins, but you'll have your lives." His smile widened. "Isn't that what matters most? You've said as much in countless interviews—family above all."
Behind me, I felt Emma tense. She understood, as I did, the layers of malice in Robert's offer. It wasn't just about taking Sterling Industries—it was about forcing me to choose between my family legacy and the woman I loved, making me experience the same loss of identity and purpose he had suffered after his removal from the company.
"Let Emma go first," I countered. "Once she's safely away, I'll sign whatever you want."
Robert laughed, a
