The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 73

"Sophia! What on earth are you doing here?" Olivia Lancaster burst into the café.

"Everyone's been looking for you!"

Before Sophia could respond, Olivia grabbed her arm with an impatient grip.

"Grandmother wants to see you. Now," she demanded, her tone dripping with irritation.

Taken aback by her cousin's abruptness, Sophia pulled her arm free. "Olivia, what's going on? Why are you acting like this?"

Olivia scoffed, crossing her arms. "Don't play innocent. You disappear when the family needs you most? Typical."

"Disappear?" Sophia echoed. "I wasn't aware anyone needed me."

"Maybe if you paid attention to something other than yourself, you'd know," Olivia snapped.

Alex glanced between them. "Perhaps you should explain what's happening."

Olivia shot him a withering look. "You loser, this is a family matter. Stay out of it.”

Sophia squared her shoulders. "Alex is my husband. Anything involving me involves him."

"Fine," Olivia huffed. "Just hurry up. You're holding everyone else back."

Reluctantly, Sophia stood up. "Alright, let's go."

***

Back at the grand banquet hall, the Master of Ceremonies took the stage, his voice steady over the murmuring

crowd.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we apologize for the brief delay. Please enjoy the refreshments while we address a minor matter. We are awaiting Miss Sophia Lancaster's return to resume her position as CEO. Rest assured, our partnership with Kingston remains strong."

As Sophia walked to the hall, escorted by Olivia, her family stood near the entrance-her parents, Lady Amelia, Malvin, and Mike-all wearing expressions ranging from anxious to furious.

Mike stormed toward her, his eyes flashing with anger.

"So, you think you can undermine us by going behind our backs to Kingston?" he hissed. "Do you believe the Lancaster Group belongs solely to you?"

Sophia stared at him, genuinely perplexed.

talking about. I haven't spoken to anyone from

snapped. "Why else would they insist you return as CEO? You've

out."

we have a proposition for

handle all the real work. You'll receive a generous allowance for doing nothing. Isn't that

rose, "Yes, Sophia, you can have the title. We'll give you thirty percent of your former

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her mind

voice rang

respect. That money should be enough to

soft-hearted and unsure,

chimed in, "Just get her to agree, brother. Tell Sophia to

both his mother and

respond, a calm voice interjected from behind her. "Don't accept

Alex standing by

are you doing here, loser?" Mike sneered irritably. "Stay out of family

think I have a right

offer. Instead, tell them that if they want

but you will have the final say in

pulse raced as she

the most ungrateful!" Lady Amelia's face

"Don't test us, Sophia!"

at Sophia with a reassuring wink. "Trust yourself, Sophia. Be clear about what you want. You don't have to keep letting others decide for you. What

you'd rather be jobless, fine. We're offering you money for nothing, and you're turning

than to mistrust

had it with you

lunged at Alex, grabbing his collar. "Do you have a

remained remarkably calm. “I'd advise

what?" Mike challenged, his face inches

fist. Alex deftly caught his wrist

like a pig

if his bones

pain forced him

"Say please," Alex replied.

forced out,

hand sharply, and Mike

down, kneeling

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