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.

the box to reveal a delicate diamond necklace-somehow

discomfort was obvious. "But I already have

to maintain a casual smile. “Don't worry about

the box in a flash, practically shoving it under Charles's nose.

attention. "A little over a million

at Sophia with a mix of jealous and awe. "Why would you turn down something so precious? Charles, put

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Chapter 218

she held out the

Charles's movements were hesitant.

either woman. But

forward and clasped

batted her lashes. "Well, Charles, how does it

settling in his lap. "It

nice," Clara interrupted, flipping her hair over

after all. Right, Sophia?" She flashed an overly sweet smile. "Don't worry Charles. Sophia can take it

the necklace itself-she hated how Clara could

give it back now," she said, voice low.

rolled her eyes. "Relax, dear niece. It's just for

tried again, forcing calm. "It's not about being petty. I

And Charles here is so generous. Why would I waste

especially on a big

She knew

she resented how Clara stepped all over people's boundaries as if it were

angry and you will make the best speech you will ever

she opted

gaze apologetic, then returned to Clara

was clear he

boarded Charles's jet, a pristine white aircraft that rose above

flight with her laughter, coy touches, and endless

like an ivy, eager

out the window and ignore the

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

in the air, they landed

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