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.

heartbeat reminded her that deals like these

sensing her hesitation, spoke in a low, urgent

Sophia. Charles Kingston is your only 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

papers. She took

what they are prepared

In the Grand Hall

the master of ceremonies stepped onto the stage, his voice resonating

grand opening ceremony for the Kingston-Lancaster partnership! Let's have a warm round

through the audience, mixed

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footstep

the crowd with the

you know, the Kingston family is entering a new

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

for effect, confidence brimming in

now, Lancaster is our newest partner. I look forward to rising together." He swept an arm toward Sophia.

audience

Your turn!" Florence urged, giving her

the swirl of whispers most

her chin and

"She's gorgeous," someone whispered.

good enough for her?"

arm around Sophia and placed a staged kiss on her cheek

went off,

Miss Lancaster," he said in a theatrical tone meant

you and elevate Lancaster to heights you never

Outside the Entrance

the large doors, watching as Sophia and

ex was tied to Charles Kingston," Jasmine remarked, a wry

won't be needing my help after all. Does Charles really have

her head, arms

eyes. "My father bought several Kingston subsidiaries in his own name. The last time Charles tried to take over the entire Kingston empire, he used stolen funds from Chris Roland

frown deepened. "He tried to buy

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

the transfer legally-and I also seized the She let out a low chuckle. "He thought he could sneak it past me, Vermont National Life Group funds. I got my money back-and a little of

eyes widened.