The Almighty Dominance

Sofina drew in a slow breath, her chest tight with fury she refused to show.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you," she said evenly, her eyes sweeping across the room. "I didn't fail. I struck a deal with Countess Marlena Von Adler of the Eden Group. The Wolfsbane Group is now officially partnered with Eden. Whether you like it or not-I succeeded."

The room froze.

Beatrix's mouth fell open. "What-what did you just say? You're telling us you actually did it?"

Annabella barked a laugh, sharp and bitter. "Oh, please. Impossible! You couldn't even meet Countess Marlena Von Adler. Everyone saw you being thrown out of the building!"

A low wave of murmurs rolled through the hall.

Conrad leaned forward, his lips curling into a sneer. “You really expect us to believe that crap? Everyone knows your ex-husband threw you out of the Eden Group building himself!"

"You weren't even allowed past the lobby. So tell me, Sofina-what's your little game this time?"

Beatrix slammed her hand against the table, "Miss Von Adler is one of the most powerful women in this city! Why on earth would she meet with you?" Her voice rose to a near-shout. "Do you even understand who you are?"

But Sofina didn't flinch. Not once. She simply lifted her wrist, and with a faint tap on her bracelet, a holographic screen flickered to life.

A glowing digital document appeared in midair-the Eden Group crest gleaming in gold at the top.

"This," she said clearly, "is the official contract. You can all check it yourselves."

Gasps erupted as copies transferred automatically to every device in the room. Screens lit up with the same document-stamped with Eden's seal, signed and verified.

The silence that followed was deafening. The contract hit the Wolfsbane mansion like a bomb

Shock. Panic. Disbelief.

Beatrix's face turned red. "This-this must be fake! You forged it! There's no way you could've done this!"

Annabella's voice cut through the stunned quiet, full of venom. "Who does she think she is?" she hissed.

"Even the Krüger family couldn't secure a deal with the Eden Group! If she could really do it—hell, I'd have done it years ago!"

Sofina's lips curved into a cold smile. "My dear cousin, you're mistaken. This isn't just a collaboration. The Eden Group has already paid us a hundred million dollars as a down payment."

Gasps filled the hall. Heads turned. Eyes widened.

She shifted her gaze toward Beatrix, her tone turning razor-sharp. "And Beatrix- don't forget our little wager. You said if I pulled this off, you'd hand me your mansion. I'll be expecting the keys on my desk by tomorrow morning."

Beatrix threw back her head and laughed. "A hundred million dollars? From Eden Group? That's the best joke I've heard all year. You really expect us to believe that nonsense? Anyone can fake a few documents and forge some signatures. You're lying, Sofina—and badly."

Annabella folded her arms and sneered. "You're making a fool out of Grandma, and out of all of us. Have you no shame left?"

Beatrix turned sharply toward the Baroness, "Grandmother, this is ridiculous! You can't let her insult this family like that. She's standing here, lying to your face, humiliating all of us!"

Sofina didn't flinch. She reached into her folder and pulled out a sleek, embossed check, holding it up for everyone to see

"This," she said clearly, "is the down payment from the Eden Group. One hundred million dollars. You can verify it yourselves."

to pieces in front of everyone. The fragments fluttered through the air like ashes

think waving a fake check will make us believe your

throw this scam artist out before she drags

silent. All

her face tightening with barely contained

she wanted to believe her granddaughter,

offers from families far wealthier, more powerful,

family's disappointment? She managed to

really think she could lie to me? she thought bitterly. In my own house, in front

palm onto the table, the sound echoing through

"Enough!" she thundered.

line. From this moment on, you

a moment, the words hit her like a slap. But then the sting turned

his fragile ego, how she'd smiled through humiliation

thought of Alex-steady, loyal, unshaken. Alex would've never bowed his head in shame

them with fire in his eyes-spitting words sharp enough to cut, mocking each of them

Maybe it was

quiet laugh escaped her

I'm different,' she thought. 'I laugh because they're all the

lifted her head and met her grandmother's glare,

gladly. But

laugh. "You think your little threats scare

Sofina smiled-a dangerous,

smile. "When

your mistake. If you want me back, you'll have to kneel and kiss the

"Keep dreaming," Beatrix snapped.

against the marble floor. She didn't rush. Every step was deliberate,

who endures fire

back," Annabella called after her. "No one here

glinting. "You'll be

could break, a sudden tone chimed through the Baroness's bracelet—an incoming

A man's face appeared in the air above her wrist, smiling

Wolfsbane,” the

me to congratulate you on your new collaboration with

supplier

Ive

dealings with Eden, and I'd be honored to offer my services to

.net

and disbelief twisting

talking about?

looked

Eden Group has publicly confirmed your partnership, even heard they transferred a hundred million dollars

froze again-this time in complete, stunned

Wolfsbane's heart pounded hard in her chest. "It's

whispered, her voice trembling.

call nodded. "Yes, ma'am. I just checked the Eden Group's official information page. It's confirmed-approved directly by Countess Marlena Von Adler

react, a voice shouted from across