The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 148

Sophia's heart nearly stopped when she realized no one knew that the woman they were all so eager to banish was actually Jasmine Kingston.

If her hotheaded mother and brother made a scene, the entire deal would be done for.

The Lancaster family had clawed its way back from near-ruin once before- another disaster now might just seal their fate.

But before she could make a move, Marco gently caught her by the wrist.

"Sophia, there you are. I've got someone I want you to meet,"

"This really isn't the time, Marco," she shot back, voice tight with nerves.

He didn't budge. "Wait. Tell me what's going on."

She exhaled sharply, words tumbling out in a rush.

"My mother wants to toss Alex out of here-and she has no clue that Jasmine Kingston is involved. She's basically ordering him and Jasmine to leave, and if that foolhardy plan actually goes through, the partnership with the Kingstons might go up in smoke."

Marco shrugged like it was no big deal. "Sophia, that might actually be for the best."

She blinked. "What are you talking about?"

He offered a sly grin. "I wanted to introduce you to Charles Kingston. He said if you won't continue with Jasmine, you can partner up with him instead. He'll throw in twice the investment Jasmine promised."

Sophia's jaw went slack. "Double what Jasmine's offering?"

"Exactly. And I'm sure you've heard Charles and Jasmine are butting heads."

She nodded slowly, trying to hide her skepticism. "I've picked up rumors, but I didn't think they were serious."

Marco's tone darkened slightly.

"Oh, it's deadly serious. Lines are being drawn. People are picking sides-some are with Charles, others stand with Jasmine. Listen, if you side with Charles, he'll protect you. In fact, your mother and brother might be doing you a favor by scaring Jasmine off. Less competition, more profit."

hammered in her ears. The math made

warning

Florence barreled straight toward Alex and Jasmine with an

lips twisted

to set

trying to keep his temper in check.

out a short, bitter laugh. "Difficult? This place belongs to Lancaster,

a hand, hoping to clarify.

around, shutting Jasmine down with a glare

sort, but that man you're clinging to is a no-good show-off. My daughter tossed him aside already

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Chapter 148

Jack to step forward. "Why don't I introduce you to my

to Jack, who swaggered over

as though he were auditioning for a

these guns!" he declared, oblivious to how ridiculous he

pride. "That's my boy, Jack-yourg, strong, handsome. And now that his sister is about to partner with the Kingstons, he's practically a VIP. Perfect for

Jasmine's eyes bulged.

wondering how on earth

a delicate sigh, then looped her arm through Alex's. "Thank you

curdled like sour

even understand the insult? I'm being gracious enough to present Jack, yet you're too

mouth fell open.

finger toward the door. "Tell me, do either of you have

Jasmine hesitated. "No."

lost," Florence snapped. "The pair of you parading in here without an invite is downright pathetic. I'd be well within my rights to have security haul you out by the collar. If you've got any shred of dignity,

supposed to sign something

dry, humorless laugh. "Sign what? Forget it.

girl."

nerve is impressive. Already kicked out, yet

let out a resigned sigh, placing a hand on