When I boarded my husband’s private jet, his secretary was sitting beside him in my usual seat, feeding him peeled oranges while his mother told me to be considerate. I didn’t argue.

was reviewed last night.”

Aaron’s eyes narrowed.

Daniel continued.

“Alyssa’s family trust holds the preferred shares.”

Silence.

“And those shares carry voting control.”

Nobody spoke.

Aaron looked at Daniel.

Then at me.

His mother started protesting immediately.

“This is ridiculous.”

But the paperwork stayed on the table.

Aaron could call me a liar.

He could accuse me of betrayal.

He could deny what he wanted.

But he couldn’t make the ownership records disappear.

He came around the table.

His voice suddenly softened.

“Alyssa.”

I said nothing.

“I made mistakes.”

He