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.

reminded her that deals like these often exact a steep

her hesitation, spoke in a low, urgent

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

around the papers. She took

see what they are

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 for Mr. Charles

of polite applause spread through the audience,

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footstep echoing

microphone, he surveyed the crowd with the trademark Kingston

know, the Kingston family is

to oversee

for effect, confidence brimming in

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

audience to

turn!" Florence urged, giving her a

swirl of whispers most centering on why Jasmine wasn't

lifted her chin

"She's gorgeous," someone whispered.

man good enough

Sophia and placed a staged kiss on

off, capturing every

said in a

you and elevate Lancaster to

Outside the Entrance

watching as Sophia and Charles signed the contract for the

to Charles Kingston," Jasmine remarked, a

be needing my help after

her

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

tried to buy

were frozen. Two days ago, he tried to move what was left of his money from Vancouver to Vermont through the Vermont

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

eyes widened. "So