The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 450

At the top of the Eden Building, the penthouse office gleamed like a glass crown over the city.

When Alex stepped into the elevator and swiped his black access card, a soft chime echoed.

Moments later, every staff member in the penthouse office received an alert:

"The Founder is on his way to the office."

In an instant, tension filled the air.

Secretaries straightened their desks, executives rushed to the elevator doors, and assistants smoothed their clothes like soldiers before inspection.

When the elevator opened, Alex stepped out. The entire staff bowed.

"Welcome, Young Master."

Alex shook his head. "Next time, disable the announcement system. I don't need the whole floor knowing where I'm going."

"Yes, sir," they replied in unison, scattering back to their posts.

Then she appeared.

Countess Marlena von Adler-elegant, confident, eyes glittering like a challenge.

"Founder, you're finally here," she said with a warm smile. "I've missed you."

Marlena had the bearing of nobility, but not the fortune.

Her title came from a line of ruined aristocrats. Her father had gambled away their wealth in smoke-filled dens until the family was left with nothing but their name.

She grew up among gangsters and street hustlers, learning to survive by wit alone.

Years later, when Alex took control of the underground nightclubs, he found her.

She was the quiet mind behind one of the city's most profitable bars-smart, calculating, ruthless when needed. She had a gift for smelling money, and everyone knew it.

Alex saw potential where others saw trouble. He pulled her out of the slums and made her the public face of his empire.

Only a noble could legally register a company of Eden's magnitude, so on paper, Marlena von Adler became the official Chairwoman.

In truth, Alex was the real owner, the power behind the throne.

Still, Marlena had earned her place. Her cunning and composure helped turn Eden Group into a corporate fortress. But there was one flaw in her-her obsession with Alex.

She stepped closer now, her perfume rich with desperation.

"Founder," she said softly, "how could you divorce Katarina and marry Sofina at the same time? Why not me? I've been waiting for you for three years."

Her voice trembled, caught between pride and longing. "Look at me. I'm a Countess young, beautiful, noble. And you're powerful, wealthy, untouchable. Together we'd be perfect."

wealth," Marlena purred.

"Perfect? You tried

smile turned sly, seductive. "That's not poison, Alex. That's passion. Can't you see? I'd merge my soul

laugh. "You

"Exactly.

and tired all at once. "Funny. Every time you say that,

dripping with honey. "I'm

and heavy. "Tell me something, Marlena... do you even know what love

"Love? Don't start with that nonsense. Emotions are unstable. They shift

love like a business deal," Alex

course," she replied, eyes gleaming.

studying her face. "And what's the penalty

bullet-depends on who defaults first." Alex sighed. "What

smirked. "Sex? It's just a sport, right? Like a game people play when

many men

and fifty-six, give or take. Don't worry, I'm a professional.

that," he said quietly, "is exactly why we were never meant to be

"You should be logical, not emotional. You sound like one of

was stunning, almost disarmingly so. Around twenty-seven, maybe twenty- eight, with a body sculpted like temptation itself-slender, curved, elegant. Everything about her radiated allure

with you is like trying to explain color to the blind. Those without heart cannot see the sky. Those without Love cannot feel the love. Let's get

her legs, smiling smoothly. "Alright, Founder. Tell me

put me on the gardener position in Eden Group," Alex

softly. "A gardener? As far as I know, you're the only one who actually

the intercom on

through. "A Mr. Nikolaus Krüger and Miss Annabella

"Tell them to wait another hour.

raised a brow. "Nikolaus

Several of their major projects

analytical. "What if I told you to halt

the flirtation slipping

I need to know the full impact-every connection, every

Krüger family joined us two years ago, back when the Eden Garden project was still new. At that time, we didn't have much choice. But

folded her arms. "Now they're making a fortune off us. If we cut them off,

move on

"Good. Then we cut

a reason,

offended someone he shouldn't have inside Eden Group," Alex said calmly. "Will

enough. Whether he likes it or not, he'll accept it. We could throw them out

this-tell him that

wouldn't take him. Not even

Marlena chuckled softly. "Understood."

the office, Nikolaus Krüger

said confidently, adjusting

their rise to us. Without me, there wouldn't even be an Eden Group. They'll listen to what I say. You'll

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