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

come with you," Alex

earnest. "Alex, this

drag, ou into our

met her gaze. "I'm your

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faint smile touched her lips. "People might find it odd for a

to a

softly and stop the car as they arrived. "Perhaps.

before stepping out of

Cole Financing, Alex

a receptionist escorted Sophia to a sleek office at

his

Lancaster, welcome," he said,

Cole," she replied, shaking

me Charles, it is my pleasure to have one of

and clutches her hand tightly, refusing to

to use a lot of strength to struggle free from his grip. She glares at him angrily. "Mr. Cole,

dripping with condescension.

deep breath, her

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

your voice here, or I may take the Lancaster company. I'm just mesmerized by your beauty, but

boiling inside but holds it down for

hates being in this

puts his finger to

mood, because I'm thinking of

you sit first? We have a light chat, and if we find anything in common, when I can think of you as a friend, I may help

the owner of Cole Financing, was once a banker and have relationship

fell in love with him. They married, with Cathy supporting him in opening a financing company for

success in financing, all because of his

was an unattractive and very overweight woman. Anyone could see that Charles was only after her money,

to stop him from

that if Charles ever cheated on her, they would

and follows

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