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.

she said, reading the message.

with

"Alex, this is a Lancaster matter. I

ou into our family's

her gaze. "I'm your

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might

to a business

the car as they arrived. "Perhaps. But I'm just

said before stepping out of the

toward the imposing building of Cole Financing, Alex couldn't

escorted Sophia to a sleek

Cole fose from behind his

welcome," he said, extending his

Cole," she replied,

have

and clutches her hand tightly, refusing to let go. His

strength to struggle free from his grip. She glares at him angrily. "Mr. Cole, I

with condescension. Relax, Sophia. I'm just being

takes a deep breath, her

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

and cuts Sophia off. "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

anger boiling inside but holds it down for her

being in

Charles puts his finger to his

my mood, because I'm thinking of forcefully

chat, and if we find anything in common, when I can think of you as a friend, I may help

Financing, was once

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

in financing, all because of his

an unattractive and very overweight woman. Anyone could see that Charles

on Charles to stop

ever cheated on her, they would go to

manages a timid smile and follows Charles to the table,

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