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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Bella versus Jessica? When they tear each other apart..." He smirked, "I'll pick up the

was still chuckling when hurried footsteps

Clara's soft voice

jogged up, eyes darting nervously between him and the banquet

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

really stole that bracelet.

a brow. He'd almost forgotten

and apparently eager. He gave her

in closer, hugging his arm, her body trembling just enough to

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

perfume was sweet and tempting. Charles curled his arm

right place to spend the night.' And with that,

***

the neck of the whiskey bottle against Sophia's lips, grinning like

she hissed, loud enough for

this what gutter girls like you live

for the vultures gathered around, laughing,

rough. She was

But Sophia wasn't stupid.

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

name would be in the dirt, and the entire Lancaster Group would crash with

big deal on its own-Lancaster's

a ruined name? That would

She refused the whiskey.

strength. She would not

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

and wrenching her head back. "You

slaps. Brutal. Unrelenting. Each one a crack of rage echoing

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think you're better than me?!"

touch my fiance and walk away clean? When I

Blood smeared across her lips, mixing

back,

"gel me

go of her left arm,

Too fast.

the shattered

her knees, and

glass exploded against

screamed, staggered, crumpled to the ground

Silence.

Gasps.

Shock.

like statues. No one dared

Sophia-she-had struck first blood.

At Bella Kane's party.

savage smile flickered across Sophia's

didn't get to enjoy

She lunged. Her fingers found Sophia's hair