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.

a cautious look with

the countless times Clara had 'borrowed' money-and the family's car-and never offered so much as an apology when

right? The Lancaster Group basically pours cash into Sophia's

slow breath, keeping her

drop a few million on a whim-especially not

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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,

to

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

flicked her gaze dismissively over Sophia and

like you're worried about me, because I know you're not." Her tone was icy. "Are you going to help me or

could answer, Jack stepped forward, frustration

you borrowed. You've made

reddened with

it?" She turned on her heel and aimed a

minute I need real help, you turn your backs. I'll make sure Mom and Dad hear how you've

whirled around and marched off, her heels clicking

Wait-let's talk about this!" Casting an

hurried after her sister.

few million dollars, right? I'll figure something

inhaled sharply through his nose. "Mom, are

my sister. If I don't

voice caught in his throat as frustration knotted his

how this would end: more empty promises, more money down

a

said, rubbing a hand across her forehead. "Mom's going

face lit up like a neon

Sister Florence treats me best!" She threw Florence a dazzling smile, one she'd perfected after years of playing the role

visibly softening, smiled right back. "Clara, who else

warmth that bordered on naïveté. “Let's go inside and get you that Verdantheart Root." Clara's grin widened; her routine had

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