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.

complicated, messy even, but the fact remains-I'm not yet officially the governor of Paris. Or, at least,

that as long as everything checks out legally, with the Montclair family's backing, you'll become

on.

said, eyes shining

Never in a million years did I imagine myself

into the Guise family. Even with Gilbert being the

know, Alex, there's something strange happening in

blocking the king and the government from choosing someone loyal to them as

to tradition, insisting that the governorship must pass to the closest blood relative or spouse of the heir. It's pretty

He had never orchestrated Sophia's rise—yet here she was, poised

You weren't even trying for this, and somehow everything landed

a roller coaster-wild ups,

again! You'll make an exceptional governor," Alex

raised her chin playfully, her

flattering me, Alex, or you'll regret missing the chance. Paris is even bigger

out laughing, amused by Sophia's playful arrogance, and nodded

yes, all hail Sophia! The brilliant, capable Sophia whose last name still confuses me-Lancaster, Guise, or Montclair. But one thing's clear: you're definitely the governor

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

service, Madam Governor. What can

gently touched Alex's hand, her eyes locking onto

moment, their gazes

back to that unforgettable night they spent together- though they'd sworn to

were supposed to have been

hoped desperately that the other

had the courage to break the silence, leaving their true

officially become Governor of Paris, I be even more powerful than

happens, Alex, I'll protect

newfound hope. For years, she'd lived in Jasmine's shadow, always feeling inferior because of their

with the chance to inherit the Paris Governor's position, she finally stood on equal

for Alex filled her heart with

life,

more than anything, she wanted Alex. She envisioned growing old together, building a life filled

thought warmed her heart even as it made it

"Alex..." she whispered softly.

Alex's voice was tender, his eyes

and meaningful between them.

her lower lip nervously. "Would