The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 211

One hour ago, the Lancasters had pulled up to the curb so fat it felt like they'd practically skidded to a stop.

The sign above the storefront read "King of Herbal," its chipped paint glinting in the morning suri

Sophia, Jack, Florence, and Florence's youngest sister, Clara, climbed out of the

car

A warm breeze carried the scent of dried leaves and faint spices from the shop's open door.

Florence glanced at Clara, perplexed, "You said you wanted to buy a present. Why'd you bring us to this herbal place?"

Clara, dressed in a sleek blouse and heels far too tall for an errand run, leaned in conspiratorially.

"It's not just any herb shop, big sis," she whispered. "They ve got something incredibly rare here-Verdantheart Root."

Florence's brow furrowed. "Verdantheart Root? And that's good for what, exactly?"

Clara's eyes lit up. "I work for Jericho Kane, remember? He's got a pharmaceutical empire, and this Verdantheart Root is the missing piece they've been hunting for years. If snag it, I'll get promoted for sure."

Florence shot her sister a skeptical look. "Come on, you're just a junior buyer in that company, aren't you? Is it really that big of a deal?"

Clara snorted. "You have no idea how business works, sis. Jericho Kane's daughter, Melinda, is the CEO-she's hosting some big banquet soon. If I waltz in with the Verdantheart Root they've been trying to find forever, I'll be set. Guaranteed promotion."

She paused, pressing her lips together in a tight smile. "And it won't come cheap. It'll run at least a few million dollars."

Florence nearly choked. "A few million? You don't have that kind of money, Clara."

"That's why you and Sophia are here," Clara said flatly, crossing her arms over her chest as she raised her chin.

"Lend me the cash. As soon as I hand the herb over to Melinda Kane, they'll reimburse every cent. We'll even turn a profit. You can trust me."

Jack shot Clara a hard stare.

"Trust you?" he repeated under his breath.

cautious

offered

waiting. You have millions, right? The Lancaster Group basically pours cash into Sophia's bank account

a slow breath, keeping

drop a few million on a whim-especially not on something

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me don't fail. I graduated top of my class, I'm talented, I'm smart... The moment I show Miss Kane I can deliver the goods, I'll be promoted on the spot. Think about it-my connections will grow, and you'll get your

to temper

could see the stubborn set of Clara's jaw and knew exactly where this was headed. "Clara, it's not that simple. High positions don't just fall out

flicked her gaze dismissively over Sophia and

acting like you're worried about me, because I know you're not." Her tone was icy. "Are you

Jack

You never returned the car you borrowed. You've made promises before, and

cheeks reddened

want to play it?" She turned on her

all terrible. The minute I need real help, you turn your backs. I'll make sure Mom and Dad hear how you've 'forgotten' your family. We'll see how well that goes

and marched off, her heels clicking hard against

this!" Casting an apologetic

hurried after her sister.

few million dollars, right? I'll figure something out.

his nose. "Mom, are you

warning glare. "She's my sister.

Jack's voice caught in his

this would end: more empty promises,

a resigned

her forehead. "Mom's going to do whatever she wants with her own money. We can't stop

up like a

smile, one she'd perfected after years

visibly softening, smiled right back. "Clara, who else would spoil you if

“Let's go

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