The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 86

The next morning, Sophia informed Alex that she needed to meet with her family

to address the escalating crisis facing the Lancaster Group.

"Will you come with me?" she asked.

"Sure," Alex replied.

They arrived at the Lancaster Mansion, where the entire extended family had gathered.

Her grandmother, Amelia, fixed her with a stern gaze.

"Sophia, as the CEO of Lancaster Group, you're our only hope. The company is teetering on the brink-we won't be able to pay our employees in a few days. And Charles Cole is threatening to seize our assets over the loans Chris took out in our company." 1

Murmurs of agreement rippled through the room.

Sophia took a deep breath. "Grandmother, I plan to meet with Mr. Cole today to renegotiate the loans. Additionally, we've secured a partnership with Kingston Corporation. I'm hopeful he might extend us further credit."

Her grandmother's expression softened slightly.

She stepped forward and placed a frail hand on Sophia's shoulder. "I knew I could count on you. You've grown into a capable leader. We're entrusting this to you."

Alex watched from the sidelines.

It infuriated him to see the family heap all their burdens onto Sophia, expecting her to save them while they offered nothing but pressure.

As they left the mansion, Sophia's shoulders sagged under the weight of responsibility.

"I'll drive you to meet Charles," Alex offered gently.

"Thank you," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

They settled into the car, and as Alex started the engine, he glanced over at her. "Have you thought about asking Kingston for an advance on the partnership?"

She shook her head. “I can't risk it. They're a crucial partner, and we've already stretched their goodwill. Asking for more could jeopardize everything."

He wanted to tell her that she could ask for anything-that he had the means to help-but he held back, unsure if she'd believe him.

"Alright," he said quietly. "Just know I'm here for you."

Sophia's phone buzzed.

is available to meet now," she said, reading the message. She gave

me come with you,"

turned to him, her eyes earnest. "Alex, this is a Lancaster matter.

drag, ou into

her gaze.

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faint smile touched her lips. "People might

to a

arrived. "Perhaps.

before stepping

the imposing building of Cole Financing, Alex couldn't shake a sense of

escorted Sophia to a sleek office

behind his desk, flashing a

Lancaster, welcome," he

Cole," she replied, shaking

it is my pleasure to have one of the top beauties of Vancouver in

refusing to let go. His

from his grip. She glares at him angrily.

with condescension. Relax, Sophia. I'm just

deep breath, her heart

I came here to discuss business, not to be subjected to your

"Please don't raise your voice here, or I may take the Lancaster company. I'm just mesmerized by your beauty, but that's all. And yeah, a bit angry because my most significant money has

but holds it down

being in this

Charles puts his finger

I'm

and if we find anything in common, when I can

Cole Financing, was once a banker and have

Cathy Black fell in love with him. They married, with Cathy supporting him in

success in financing, all because of his

and very overweight woman. Anyone could see that Charles was only after her money, but she wasn't

surveillance on Charles to stop

a contract that if Charles ever cheated on

a timid smile and follows Charles to the table, sitting on

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