The Almighty Dominance

Baroness Wolfsbane rose from her seat. "It's a joyful day," she declared. "Sofina has secured the collaboration with the Eden Group for our family."

Beatrix crossed her arms. "Grandmother, since Sofina's the one who landed the deal. You promised that whoever secured the contract would be named Deputy Chair of the Wolfsbane Estate. So, who will it be?"

The Baroness's expression stiffened. Her silver brows arched slightly as her mind turned.

Yes, she had made that promise-whoever brought the deal home would become director of the family company.

But Sofina Scheinwald? The woman she never favored? The very wife of that useless man she could barely tolerate? The thought soured in her chest. What if Sofina gained too much power-what if she slipped out of her control?

“Grandmother,” Beatrix pressed, voice sharp and direct. "Are you truly going to appoint Sofina Scheinwald as Baroness-Designate?"

The Baroness's smile vanished. "I gave my word to Sofina. Why shouldn't I appoint her?"

Beatrix stepped forward, her eyes blazing with defiance. "Because you can't make her the Baroness-Designate and Deputy Chair of the Wolfsbane Estate!" she snapped. “She doesn't deserve it! Her last name isn't even Wolfsbane!"

"Why not?" the Baroness snapped back. "She's earned it. She brought in a collaboration with the Eden Group. Her contribution is undeniable."

Annabella spoke up hesitantly. "Grandmother... you don't even know how Sofina won that contract. She must have done something... inappropriate.”

The Baroness turned her gaze on her granddaughter, "Inappropriate? Like what, exactly?"

Annabella faltered. She hadn't expected to be challenged so directly. Her eyes darted around the room, looking for an escape.

"Maybe we should call Heinrich," she blurted finally. "He was with her during the Eden Group negotiation. He must know something."

The Baroness leaned back in her chair. "Very well," she said. "Let's hear what Heinrich has to say."

Without wasting a second, Annabella tapped her bracelet and called Heinrich, switching it to loudspeaker so everyone in the room could hear every word.

At the Rosenheim mansion, Heinrich was already in a storm.

the collaboration with Eden Group— and

the marble

Eden Group if they gave the collaboration to the Rosenheim family, you'd

deal to the Wolfsbanes instead! They refused you, Heinrich! You're worthless-nothing you do has

It shattered against Heinrich's head, spraying red wine

ex-wife of yours win the collaboration behind my back, didn't you?" she shouted, her face twisted with rage. "There's no way

barked back.

Katarina laughed, cold and

venomous. "Her husband? That

Don't make me laugh.

tie her own

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the bar and hurled it

his face, exploding into shards that rained

streaks

a line of blood running down his face, but he didn't move. "Katarina, please," he said,. "Give me another chance.

fury. "How? By crawling back to your precious Sofina?

attle whore

UM

And if you don't, our

at his sides. "Fine," he said quietly, beaten but burning inside. "I'll do it. She'll give me everything I ask for. Just... don't end us yet. I'll prove I'm still

it now!" she shouted,

turned and stormed out of the Rosenheim mansion, fury boiling inside him. He had to find a way to salvage what was left of his standing- and

car, his bracelet buzzed.