Chapter 65 - Inherited Trouble and a Deepening Bond
The words tumbled out of me like water breaking through a dam.
"My father has always been manipulative, but this goes beyond anything I expected," I said, my hands trembling slightly around my water glass. "He transferred the majority shares of Ocean Trading Company to me without my knowledge or consent."
Damien's expression remained calm, but I noticed his jaw tighten slightly. "When exactly did this transfer happen?"
"Three weeks ago, right after Ivy died," I explained. "I was distracted by everything happening with the funeral and the publicity aftermath. He must have seen that as the perfect opportunity."
Damien nodded thoughtfully. "The timing is certainly calculated."
