The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 459

Sofina still felt lightheaded when she stepped out of Marlena's office.

The world looked unreal-like she was walking through someone else's dream. In her hand, she held a check worth one hundred million dollars-the down payment for the Wolfsbane Group's collaboration with the Eden Group.

Her heart raced. She could barely believe it.

As Sofina crossed the Eden building's garden, sunlight danced across the glass walls and the sound of water filled the air.

She spotted Alex by the fountain, sleeves rolled up, focused on his work.

Her heart leapt. She waved both hands, shouting, "Alex! Alex!" Her voice rang out -bright, breathless, full of joy that couldn't be contained.

Alex looked up instantly. The moment he saw her face, he dropped his tools and rushed over. "How did it go?" he asked.

"Alex, I did it! I really did it!" Sofina threw her arms around him, laughing through her breathless excitement.

Alex smiled, though a shadow crossed his eyes. He knew the truth― every happiness is built on some hidden sorrow.

Sofina still carried the sting of Heinrich's cruelty; she could hide it from everyone else, pretend to be strong-even fool herself-but not Alex. He saw right through her.

Still, he played along, voice full of mock surprise. "You pulled it off? That's incredible, Sofina. Nobody closes a deal like that. You're amazing."

She shook her head quickly. "No, it's not me. It's like... they just gave it to me. Like the whole thing was already decided."

Alex frowned. "What makes you say that?"

"I don't know. Just a feeling," she said softly. "Whatever it is... I'm just glad it's done." Her smile returned, warm and relieved. "So-will you come home with me?"

Alex gave a small shrug. "Can't. Not yet. I've still got work to finish. I'm the new guy here—I can't start slacking or they'll toss me out." He grinned faintly. "See you at home later, alright?"

"Alright," Sofina said, matching his grin. "The new house Beatrix gave us, right?" "Exactly," he said.

She laughed, the sound light and real. For the first time in weeks, she felt free. But as she walked toward the exit, her steps slowed.

Heinrich appeared from behind a row of hedges, leaning casually against a marble post as if he'd been waiting all along.

"What do you want, Heinrich?" Sofina asked, instantly wary.

slow step forward. "Sofina... I know you still love me. How about we make this simple? Leave

be my mistress. I'm at the top

a cold smile curling on her lips. "And

everything

laugh. "Funny. I always thought your name only commanded

tone hardened, his smile fading. "Careful, Sofina.

his gaze without flinching. "You already did,"

left. We have nothing to talk about," Sofina said flatly,

of hurt glistened in her eyes, but she forced it down, refusing to

darker tone. "Don't walk away from me, Sofina. You're wasting yourself

look back. "Then let me waste myself in

know why you

half-slave," Heinrich sneered,

closer. "You

make me jealous. Well,

congratulations-you did. I'm

"I want you, back. “We

for three years,

what about Katarina? I heard

a

heir

Her family

no choice but

her. But you-" his

smirk-"you can be

you, Heinrich. We're finished!" Sofina shouted, her

after all this

still wound

so much that it almost

to leave, Heinrich grabbed her wrist, his grip tight and possessive. "Don't get arrogant, Sofina.

you dare reject me? Listen to me. Divorce that useless man, and I'll take

Sofina cried, struggling to pull

twisted against his hold-then her palm lashed out, striking his face with a

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