The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 216

Chapter 218

Jack felt the blood rushing to his head, ready to let loose a storm of expletives.

His shoulders were tense, fists clenched by his sides, when Florence stepped between him and the inevitable

disaster.

"Jack, enough!" she said, her voice cutting through his fury

"Clara's your aunt. You're going to show her a bit of respect. She came all the way from Vermont, and this birthday bash could help her make some connections. Let her head out with Charles and Sophia."

Jack's glare shifted from Florence to Clara. "Oh, I heard it loud and clear, Mom. Helping dear old Auntie Clara rub shoulders with Miss Kane-great plan. Let me know when can book my slot to kiss her ring."

Clara raised her chin and smirked. "See that? I'll be on the fast track to the high life once I befriend Miss Kane. Maybe I'll toss a few crumbs your way too!"

That was the match on Jack's fuse.

He slammed his open palm down on the edge of an antique vase, rattling it violently. "Do us all a favor, Clara, and don't make promises you can't keep," he growled.

"Jack, watch your tone," Florence snapped.

"My tone was fine before your precious sister showed up," he spat, then stomped off, slamming the door so hard the walls vibrated.

Ever since Clara's arrival, the spotlight had swung from him to her.

Meanwhile, Charles had arranged a limousine to pick up Sophia and Clara.

Outside, the car was sleek and polished under the porch lights.

A private hangar awaited them, where a gleaming jet stood ready to whisk them away.

They sank into the limo's leather seats, the city lights spinning past tinted windows.

Charles cleared his throat. "Sophia, right, I almost forgot." He reached into his blazer and pulled out an ornate jewelry box. "I thought you might like this for the party tonight."

Clara's eyes glittered with curiosity.

a

already have something from my grandfather. I don't want to impose-this is too expensive. I can't

a casual smile. “Don't worry about

cut him off. She snatched the box in a flash, practically shoving it under Charles's nose. “I've never laid eyes on something

shrugged, clearly embarrassed by the attention. "A little

jealous and awe. "Why would you turn down something so precious? Charles,

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Chapter 218

out the necklace Her eyes shone with

Charles's movements were hesitant.

together, trying not to offend either woman. But Clara's eagerness left no

clasped it around

batted her lashes. "Well, Charles, how

lap. "It looks...

course it's nice," Clara interrupted,

Sophia?" She flashed an overly sweet smile. "Don't worry Charles. Sophia can take it back from me after the party if she wants. Isn't

about the necklace itself-she hated how Clara

back now," she said, voice low. "It belongs

her eyes. "Relax, dear niece. It's just for one night. Don't be

calm. "It's

all family. And Charles here is so generous. Why would I waste a chance to

shifted to Charles, brazenly flickering with flirtation. "Surely you wouldn't leave a woman necklace- less, especially on a big night. And later, you can help me take it

her heart. She knew Clara's game: promise to return something

stepped all over people's boundaries as

will make the best speech you will

she opted

at Sophia, his gaze apologetic, then returned to Clara with a

he

jet, a pristine white aircraft that rose above

to Charles, filling the flight with her laughter,

like an ivy, eager for his wealth and status to rub off

tried to look out the window and ignore the nauseating

wonder Jack's furious, she thought. Clara's a

in the

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