The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 169

Chapter 171

Florence and Jack glowered by the window, practically brimming with poisonous contempt as they tore into Alex's name.

"I swear to God," Jack hissed, slamming his palm on the table, "the world's gone completely insane if that incompetent asswipe actually owns this hotel."

Florence leaned forward with a vicious glare, her words dripping with venom. "You're telling me. That leech is just mooching off Jasmine's good graces. Without her pity, he'd be homeless, rolling around in his own filth somewhere."

Jack gave a low, humorless laugh,

eyes brimming with envy

"He probably crawled on all fours, begging like a stray dog to get this place under his name. And don't even get me started on the 'man-whore' shtick-if I wanted to stoop that low, I'd blow that loser out of the water. At least I've got a shred of dignity."

Florence scoffed. "Ha! Don't flatter yourself, Jack. No one can sink to Alex's level. He's the champion of freeloaders. Now, Charles-there's a real man: young, shrewd, polished. Didn't have to sell his soul for success."

Jack nodded so aggressively it looked like his head might pop off.

"Right? If that shameless con artist Alex hadn't wheedled his way into Jasmine's life, Charles would be ruling Vancouver."

"You said it," Florence agreed, voice ringing with disdain. She shot Charles an approving look. 1

"Honestly, Charles, you're at the prime age for marriage. Why not settle down with Sophia? You could crank out a baby, and Alfred Kingston would probably roll out the red carpet for you. Instant promotion to top dog in Vancouver."

"Mom, are you for real right now?" Sophia all but growled, shooting her mother a lethal glare. "This conversation is completely out of left field."

Florence threw her hands up. "Just a little dose of reality, sweetheart. Marry Charles, pop out an heir, and watch him become the new king. It's simple math."

Sophia opened her mouth to snap back, but Charles lifted a hand gently. "Alright, let's not let our food turn into ice. Relax and enjoy the meal."

His words worked, at least momentarily. Florence and Jack stuffed their faces, seething commentary on pause for the sake of food.

A short while later, Florence dabbed daintily at her mouth with a napkin. “Jack and

I have business to discuss. We'll leave you two... alone." She gave Jack a meaningful side-eye.

"Uh-huh," Jack said, rising abruptly.

They scuttled away, smirking like they were leaving a 'Do Not Disturb' sign behind.

With them gone, Charles leaned closer to Sophia. "I really am sorry about the mess I made with that Lancaster Kingston partnership. I know it caused a stir. Let me make it up to you."

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a smirk, just shy of a genuine smile, "Gilad to hear that. By the way, I recall you

What does?" Sophia asked.

chuckle. Maybe if I do those, my father would

searched for a way

to use the restroom." She practically

his gaze brimming

small packet of white powder from his pocket, emptied it

whole gesture reeked of smug

few tables over, Alex was lingering

waiter murmured. "I just saw him with Miss Sophia...

features hardened.

anxiety lacing

to Alex, narrowed her eyes. "Is there a

need to step in. You two go ahead

moment, Sophia returned

his smile practically oozing false warmth.

she said flatly. "But after this, I'm leaving. I've got too much on my

taking a long gulp of his own drink while watching

the wine to her lips-only to be halted by a sharp

drink that if

Alex marching toward them. "What's your deal

"Charles spiked

in confusion, her gaze ping-ponging between Alex and Charles. Charles's expression faltered momentarily before slipping into an innocent grin. "Oh,

looked ready to lunge at him. "You and I both know what you did, you

mask of wounded innocence. "Sophia, do you really believe I'd stoop

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feeling torn.

by his

voice steady despite the tension. He stabbed a finger in Charles's

folded her arms. "That's still kind of thin, Alex. I mean, you just have this guy's

come on. Why the hell would I make this up?

let out a shaky

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