Chapter 35

Isabella’s POV I have to try again. At least a negotiation to save the children’s home. It was the only thing I can do for the orphanage, and I am the only one capable of saving it—with my desperate solutions. My conversation with Damon didn’t end well. But here I am again, standing in front of his company to try my luck for the second time. I don’t wanna give up on my first try. I should try again. The power struggle he showed me the last time was terrifying, but losing the orphanage is scarier. The spacious office felt narrowed and suffocating as I entered, immediately spotting Damon behind his wooden table, sitting on a swivel chair like an arrogant boss. His expression looked very satisfied, seeing me standing in front of him again. The flicker in his eyes was annoying. “I didn’t expect you’d come back sooner.” He sat there with all his confidence. Damon Sanchez, the man I used to love. My greatest mistake. “I had to.” I gritted my teeth. “Your manipulation has come to another leve