Damon's pov My mother's face contorted with anger, and before I could react, she slapped me hard across the face. I stumbled backward, my cheek stinging with pain. "Mother, how could you?" I whispered, tears welling up in my eyes. "I'm sorry, my dear," she said, her voice softening. "I just got carried away. Please forgive me." I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself. As angry and hurt as I was, I knew that my mother loved me in her own way. But I also knew that I had to stand my ground and protect what was important to me, even if it meant going against my own mother. "I can't sell the company to you, mother," I said firmly. "But I promise to always take care of you and provide for you, no matter what happens." It was as though I could see her insides turned as I said those words. She was trying it hard for the first time to hide the rage but I could see it all, she was doing a poor job. I quickly drifted my gaze from her and I sat across from my mother, feeling a knot fo
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