Chapter 41

Eric’s POV The room felt colder the moment the door shut behind us. No guards. No audience. Just my family. My father didn’t waste time. He rested both hands on his cane and looked straight at Bella. “Your husband crossed a line,” he said. His voice was calm, but it carried weight. “And you let him.” Bella stiffened. “So now this is my fault?” “You brought a circus into a boardroom,” he replied. “A public one. Our name was dragged through the dirt. And don’t insult me by pretending you didn’t know who planned it.” Her lips pressed into a thin line. She said nothing. He went on, slow and deliberate. “You shower him with money. Very expensive watches, cars and property. You hand him power he hasn’t earned. That ends now.” Bella snapped, “He’s my husband. I can spend my money however I want.” “You can,” my father agreed. “But you don’t let him steer this family. You don’t let him touch pack matters. And you don’t let him make decisions that affect us all. That is final.” She exhaled sharp