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."

and you've already straightened it out. Let's not dig it all up

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

What does?" Sophia asked.

chuckle. Maybe if I do those, my father would

for a way

to use the restroom." She practically fled the

his

second she disappeared, he slipped a small packet of white powder from his pocket, emptied it into her

whole gesture reeked of

few tables over, Alex was lingering discreetly

the waiter murmured. "I just saw him with Miss

hardened. "You're absolutely

lacing his voice. "Clear as

next to Alex, narrowed her

grim. "I need to

moment, Sophia returned from

passed her the spiked wine, his smile practically oozing false warmth. "Sophia, here's to fresh starts.

she said flatly. "But after this, I'm leaving. I've got

replied airily, taking a long gulp of his own

to be halted by a sharp

wouldn't drink that if I were

spun around and saw Alex marching toward them. "What's your deal now?"

pointed at the glass in her hand. "Charles spiked it. Don't let that trash get the

faltered momentarily before slipping into an innocent

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

face an expert mask of wounded innocence. "Sophia, do

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on her lip, feeling torn.

gestured to the waiter by his side. "He

stabbed a finger in Charles's direction.

"That's still kind of thin, Alex. I mean, you just have this guy's word. He

the hell would I make this up? If you need a full-blown CSI team, be my

out a shaky

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