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.

of Paris. Or, at least, a candidate. They're processing the

legally, with the Montclair

on.

Sophia said,

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

hadn't expected much from her marriage into the Guise family. Even with Gilbert being the heir, she knew her claim

strange happening

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

someone who supports him directly. So they're clinging to tradition, insisting that the governorship must pass

He had never orchestrated Sophia's

right, it's bizarre. You weren't even trying for this, and somehow everything landed perfectly in your

her life had been a roller coaster-wild ups, crushing

You'll make an exceptional governor," Alex said

her chin playfully,

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

amused by Sophia's playful

brilliant, capable Sophia whose last name still confuses me-Lancaster, Guise, or Montclair. But one thing's clear:

a hand behind his back, bowed theatrically, and extended

your service, Madam Governor. What can I do for

touched Alex's

that silent moment, their gazes held a

that unforgettable night they spent together- though they'd

they were supposed to have been drunk, and neither was

that the

neither had the courage to break the silence, leaving their true feelings buried beneath

more powerful than Jasmine Kingston,” Sophia announced boldly, lifting her chin with

happens, Alex, I'll

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

with the chance to inherit the Paris Governor's

competing for Alex filled her heart

much in life, always dutifully following her

anything, she wanted Alex. She envisioned growing old together,

thought warmed her heart even as

"Alex..." she whispered softly.

his eyes

and meaningful between them.

lip nervously. "Would you...