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.

that deals

spoke in a

Sophia. Charles Kingston is your only shot now. Everyone's waiting for you to seal the deal with Kingston. Jasmine walked

papers. She

what they are prepared

In the Grand Hall

the master of ceremonies stepped onto the stage, his voice

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

polite applause spread through the audience, mixed with a

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strode forward, each footstep echoing across the polished

microphone, he surveyed the crowd with

the Kingston family is entering

moved to Los Angeles, leaving me to oversee our Vancouver interests. Under my leadership, Kingston will grow

for effect, confidence brimming

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

clapped, prompting the audience

turn!" Florence urged, giving her

whispers most centering on why Jasmine wasn't

lifted her chin and stepped

"She's gorgeous," someone whispered.

good

around Sophia and placed a staged kiss

went off, capturing every

in a theatrical

will protect you and elevate Lancaster to heights you never

Outside the Entrance

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

tied to Charles Kingston," Jasmine remarked, a wry

she won't be needing my help after all. Does Charles really have full control over Kingston

her

in his own name. The last time Charles tried to take over the entire Kingston empire, he used stolen

deepened. "He tried to buy into your companies

once I reported the theft, his assets were frozen. Two days ago, he tried to move

blocked the transfer legally-and I also seized the She let out a low chuckle. "He thought he could

widened. "So