The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 362

"Oh? Really? Well, congratulations!" Alex exclaimed, genuinely startled.

"I didn't see that coming."

"Neither did I," Sophia said with a relieved sigh, pulling out a chair and sitting down.

"Everything was so sudden, chaotic even, but somehow, in the end, it all fell into place perfectly."

"Care to share the details?" Alex asked, pulling out a couple of instant drinks and offering her one.

"Well, first things first," Sophia began, leaning forward with excitement.

“My marriage to Gilbert Guise has been officially registered with the government. There's even a peculiar clause stating that, as his legal wife, I inherit everything from the Guise family-including the governor's seat, which has passed down for generations."

She clearly looked thrilled knowing Gilbert was already dead—and she didn't have to marry anyone now.

All she had to do was accept everything the Gusie family owned.

There was an old saying: if a man hurt a woman terribly but later died and left her all his money, he was practically forgiven-especially if the fortune was large.

People believed women were simple beings, as money could make them forgive almost anything.

And if the man died miserably, her forgiveness seemed even more genuine.

Alex nodded thoughtfully.

He had personally seen to the removal of every other potential Guise heir, unknowingly paving the way for Sophia.

"So, you're Mrs. Guise now?"

Sophia shook her head and laughed softly.

"Actually, not quite. My grandfather, Abraham Lancaster, married Betty Montclair. My grandmother came from a matriarchal line. When she married, she dropped her surname."

"But now, after the recent attack on the Chicago Lords severely weakened the Montclair family, the elders are desperate. They've asked my grandmother's side to step back into leadership. And that means they've asked me to lead the Montclair family."

"Because you're also inheriting Paris's governorship, they see an advantage in backing you," Alex concluded.

"Exactly." Sophia snapped her fingers with a satisfied smile.

the fact remains-I'm not yet officially the governor of Paris. Or, at least, a

everything checks out legally, with the Montclair family's backing, you'll become the official Governor of Paris?" Alex quickly

on.

said, eyes shining

many people dream of this position. Never in a million years did I imagine myself standing as governor! Life sure

family. Even with Gilbert being the heir, she knew her claim to the governorship would never be fully recognized

Alex, there's something strange happening in our country," Sophia

of other states are backing my claim, deliberately blocking the king and the government from choosing someone loyal to

terrified the king will appoint someone who supports him directly. So they're clinging to tradition, insisting that the governorship must pass to the closest blood relative or spouse of the heir. It's pretty bizarre,

sighed deeply, equally baffled. He had never orchestrated Sophia's rise—yet here

weren't even trying for this, and somehow everything

Sophia sighed, thinking how her life had been a roller coaster-wild ups, crushing lows... and finally, rising

an exceptional

her chin playfully,

now that I have this power, you'd better start flattering me, Alex, or you'll regret missing the chance. Paris is even bigger than Vancouver,

amused by Sophia's playful

Sophia! The brilliant, capable Sophia whose last name still confuses me-Lancaster,

placed a hand behind his back, bowed theatrically, and extended his other hand

Governor. What

and gently touched Alex's hand, her eyes locking onto

silent moment, their gazes held a storm of unspoken

night they spent together- though they'd sworn to pretend it never

to have been drunk, and neither was meant

inside, each hoped desperately that the other still carried the

silence, leaving their true feelings buried beneath a fragile

Governor of Paris, I be even more powerful

happens, Alex, I'll protect

years, she'd lived in Jasmine's shadow, always feeling inferior because

chance to inherit the Paris Governor's position, she finally

for Alex

wanted much in life, always dutifully following her family's

than anything, she wanted Alex. She envisioned

heart even as it made

"Alex..." she whispered softly.

voice was tender, his eyes meeting

and meaningful between them.

lower lip nervously. "Would you... Alex, would