The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 146

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."

The math made perfect sense-a safer deal, more

her gut churned with unease, warning

toward Alex and Jasmine with an air of

twisted in

gave you permission to set

his temper in check. "Must you always be

This place belongs to Lancaster, and you think you

hand, hoping to

around, shutting Jasmine down with a glare cold enough to freeze the

you might be a decent sort, but that man you're clinging to is a no-good show-off. My daughter tossed him aside already because he's all bark and no

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Chapter 148

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

found herself speechless, eyes flicking to Jack, who

though he were auditioning for

guns!" he declared, oblivious to how ridiculous he

that his sister is about to partner

Jasmine's eyes bulged.

glance away, wondering how on earth

her arm through Alex's. "Thank you for the offer, but I've made

curdled

turning down my son for this broke loser? Do you even understand the insult? I'm being gracious enough to present Jack, yet you're too

fell open.

"Tell me, do either of you have

Jasmine hesitated. "No."

my rights to have security haul you out by the collar. If you've got any shred of dignity, you'll leave right now." Jasmine's expression twisted between fury and disbelief-no one had ever

was supposed to

barked a dry, humorless laugh. "Sign what?

girl."

nerve is impressive. Already kicked

sigh, placing a hand

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