The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 149

Chapter 149

Outside the Lancaster Building

"Jasmine,” Alex said gently, "would you mind giving Sophia another shot at finalizing the deal with Kingston?"

She lifted an eyebrow, crossing her arms. "And this is for your ex-wife's benefit?"

He hesitated. "I'm doing it for Abraham Lancaster. I promised him I'd see this through."

Jasmine regarded him for a moment, weighing his words. Finally, he exhaled, her posture relaxing.

"All right. I'll wait until they call me for the signing, then I'll sign everything professionally. But I'm not stepping back into that hall-not after the way that woman treated me."

Relief washed over Alex. He squeezed her hand lightly. "Thank you"

Inside the Private Suite

The scent of expensive cologne and polished wood filled the air as Sophia stood face-to-face with Charles Kingston, her heart hammering in her chest.

He lounged in a leather chair, exuding a confidence so smug that it made her skin crawl.

"I've heard everything from Marco," Charles began, flashing a thin, calculating smile.

"Don't worry-Kingston Enterprises is in my hands. My father wanted me to have controlling interest, though my dear sister is fussing for more power."

His words felt smooth yet treacherous, laced with hidden traps.

"But that won't last," Charles went on, leaning forward. "If you sign with her, that contract could be worthless by tomorrow. Sign with me instead, and we'll finalize everything publicly-today."

Sophia swallowed, her throat suddenly dry.

Charles tapped his fingers on the armrest.

"Just hand over your Lancaster documents. My legal team will take care of the details. In minutes, you'll have a contract that completely overshadows anything Jasmine offered-double the profit."

His voice was too polished-a seasoned predator's lure concealed by tempting promises.

Sophia nearly fell for it. The numbers were irresistible-so perfect on paper that caution seemed to slip from he nd.

deals like these often exact

her hesitation, spoke

shot now. Everyone's waiting for you to seal the deal with Kingston. Jasmine walked out; that opportunity is gone. Charles is the only one who can save

fingers tightened around the papers.

only see what they

In the Grand Hall

the master of ceremonies stepped onto the stage, his voice

ceremony for the Kingston-Lancaster partnership! Let's have a warm round of applause

applause spread through the audience, mixed

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each footstep

the crowd with the

the Kingston family is

to

effect, confidence brimming in his

our newest partner. I look forward to rising together." He swept an arm toward

prompting the audience to

turn!" Florence urged, giving her

whispers most centering on

her chin and

"She's gorgeous," someone whispered.

good enough for her?" another

an arm around Sophia and placed a staged kiss on her cheek for the

off, capturing

Miss Lancaster," he said in a theatrical tone

protect you and elevate Lancaster to heights you

Outside the Entrance

by the large doors, watching as Sophia and Charles signed the contract for the

had no idea your ex was tied to Charles Kingston," Jasmine remarked, a wry smile curving

sighed, jaw clenched. "Looks like she won't be needing my help after all. Does Charles really have full

shook her head,

his own name. The last

deepened. "He tried to buy into

his assets were frozen. Two days ago, he tried to move what was left of his money

out a low chuckle. "He thought he could sneak it past me, Vermont National Life Group funds. I got

eyes widened. "So