The Almighty Dominance

Charles flicked his gaze over Sophia sprawled on the marble floor.

He clicked his tongue in quiet disdain.

All that time and cash he'd funneled her way-her and that vulture of a mother- could go up in smoke if he didn't salvage the situation.

And he'd been so close to getting her into his bed, to boasting he'd seduced one of the top five most beautiful women in Vancouver.

A real waste if it all ended here.

He ran a hand through his hair, shot an irritated glance at the raging Bella, and stepped toward her.

"Bella, come on," he said in a low voice. "Don't you think you've gone a little too far?"

Bella's eyes flashed with contempt.

She didn't reply. She just raised her hand and smacked Charles right across the face-loud enough to make the entire ballroom freeze.

Gasps hissed through the air.

Charles Kingston, the so-called Prince of Vancouver, getting slapped around in front of half the city's elite?

That was a headline all on its own.

Bella didn't give a damn.

She jabbed a finger at him. "You still dare to side with this bitch?"

"I'll destroy her until even ashes feel like a mercy. Get out of my banquet!"

A storm of murmurs whipped around them.

Charles's cheeks burned hot.

Everyone stared, some smirking, some in shock.

He clenched his fists, itching to slap Bella back. But Jericho Kane, looming behind her, was too big a problem.

Charles could practically taste the humiliation.

"Fine," he muttered, swallowing his pride. If he had to wait ten years to get his revenge, so be it.

With a final glare, he stormed toward the exit.

His face was on fire, and so was his anger.

As he reached the entrances, an idea ignited in his head. He whipped out his phone, typed a quick text:

"Sophia Lancaster is getting destroyed by Bella Kane at her own banquet. She's gonna get her drunk, make her dance naked, live stream the whole thing. She's done for-unless you hurry."

He sent it off-to Alex-then laughed under his breath.

He believe Alex will call Jessica for help.

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they tear each other apart..." He smirked, "I'll pick up

when

wait!" Clara's soft voice

up, eyes darting nervously between him

are you leaving now? Can I come with you?" She glanced over

really stole

He'd almost forgotten

apparently eager. He gave her

his arm,

she whispered, leaning in. "I... I'll do anything if you can keep me safe.

perfume was sweet and tempting. Charles curled his arm

purred, tilting his head. "I know just the right place to spend the night.'

***

bottle against Sophia's lips,

it, you bitch," she hissed, loud enough for the

what gutter girls like you live

was forcing-a show for the

was rough.

But Sophia wasn't stupid.

screamed-if she drank, they'd play with her, strip her dignity, and ruin

would be in the dirt, and

Kane wasn't a big deal on its own-Lancaster's

name?

She refused the whiskey.

with all her strength. She would

really think you can say no to me?" Bella spat, grabbing

her head back. "You stupid, stuck-up

a crack of rage echoing through the

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think you're better than me?!"

fiance and walk away clean? When I

smeared across her lips, mixing

stepped back,

she snapped to one of the guards, "gel me another Bottle. I'm not done with

guard let go of her left arm, Sophia

Too fast.

the shattered bottle

her knees,

exploded against

crumpled to the ground holding her

Silence.

Gasps.

Shock.

statues. No

Sophia-she-had struck first blood.

At Bella Kane's party.

flickered across Sophia's battered

get

She lunged. Her fingers found