Chapter 14

Daimon stood frozen, his mind racing as he processed what was happening. It’s her? He thought, his eyes widening slightly in surprise. Iris? The woman who shares not only the same name but also looks like Enlyan? However, the shock didn’t last long. He quickly composed himself, his professionalism taking over. "Yes, I'm Daimon Blackwood," he said, his voice steady but apologetic. "I owe you an apology for her behavior just now. It was a misunderstanding. Katrina isn’t part of our company—she's just... my family.". The word "family" cut through Enlyan like a knife, reopening old wounds she had worked hard to heal. Her heart tightened, the fresh pain flooding back. "Family?" she scoffed, her voice laced with bitterness. "Even your family doesn’t welcome me. Mr. Blackwood, how do you expect me to believe your company is sincere in this collaboration?" She paused, locking eyes with him. "Blackwood isn’t the only option for our company. I think we both need to reconsider." Without another w