Roman spoke for the first time. “If she were bluffing, you would still have investors.”

Connor looked at him with naked hatred. “You did this because you wanted my land.”

“I wanted your land before I knew your name,” Roman said. “You destroyed yourself trying to prove you were important enough to stop me.”

Harper slid a document across the table. “This is a court-supervised restructuring agreement. Hayes Equity will surrender its East Harbor holdings to its secured creditors.

Falco Holdings will purchase those assets at the approved valuation, assume the legitimate debts, and fund the relocation protections the city requires.”

“You’re taking everything.”