I was instantly confused and infuriated. "Excuse me?"
His jaw tightened, his expression unreadable. "Sami… responds to you. Whether you like it or not, your presence here has changed the game."
I folded my arms, unwilling to let him dictate my choices. "And what about my daughter?"
His face remained impassive. "She can stay. You can bring her to work."
I narrowed my eyes. "You really don’t care that much, do you? As long as Sami benefits, that’s all that matters?"
His eyes darkened, a storm brewing beneath his controlled exterior. "I do what’s necessary."
A fire of anger rose in my chest. "And what about what’s necessary for me and my child?"
His fingers twitched, a fleeting crack in his mask. But his voice remained cold. "Are you saying no?"
I let out a slow breath, my mind racing
