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Chapter 85: Emma's First Fashion Show

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"Everything," I repeated. Jessica's word hung in the air between us. "You want everything I've built."

"Not want. Will have. I already own thirty-one percent of Nott Designs. In a few months, I'll have controlling interest. Then you'll work for me. Or watch me dismantle what you created piece by piece." Her voice was pleasant, conversational. "Unless you'd like to negotiate."

"What kind of negotiation?"

"You step down as CEO. Sign over your shares to me. Walk away from Nott Designs completely. In exchange, I leave your family alone. Emma grows up safe. Marcus keeps his photography career. The Phoenix Rising foundation continues operating. Everyone you love stays protected."

"And if I refuse?"

"Then I take the company anyway, but much less pleasantly. I destroy your reputation in the process. Expose every mistake you've made. Turn the industry against you. Make sure Emma grows up watching her mother's spectacular fall from grace." Jessica paused. "I'm patient, Bethany. I can make this
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