Nathaniel shot to his feet, the accusation hitting him like a knife to the chest.
She had no idea what he was trying to do, what his real intentions were. Yes, he had made the demand, but not to take anything from her. He had wanted to wrest the company away from that incompetent fool, Isaac, before it crumbled completely.
He was going to save it, for her, for Nora, and hand it back to her entirely. But hearing her accusation, seeing the betrayal in her eyes, it stung more than he had expected.
Zara didn't stop. "My mother poured everything into that business. She built it from scratch. It was her sweat and blood, her sacrifices, that got it listed. And after her, Nora stepped up. She turned it into a powerhouse. The company thrived under her leadership."
Her chin lifted, defiance burning in her gaze. "This business is their legacy. Their dream. And I won't let you steal it from my family."