ISABELLA'S POV Silence stretched across the room as Dominic’s words hung in the air. My inheritance, the law firm, the honorific—it was everything he thought I wanted, everything he assumed I would grab to prove my worth.But he couldn’t have been more wrong.I let the silence linger, meeting his sharp gaze with unflinching calm. And then, to the shock of everyone present, I broke it.“No.”Dominic’s head snapped back as though he’d been physically struck. “What?” His voice wavered.“I said no,” I repeated, my tone steady. “I don’t want it.”The color drained from his face, only to return in a furious flush. “Do you understand what you’re saying?” he barked, his voice rising. “This isn’t a choice, Isabella! This is your future, your legacy!”“I think I’ve had enough of being manipulated, Dominic,” I said calmly “I don’t need your inheritance or your approval. I never did.”Christabella let out a sharp laugh, drawing the room’s attention to her. She sat back, rubbing her stomach “Well
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