The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 462

Annabella's voice came through the speaker, sharp and controlled. "Thank you for the information, Heinrich." Then she cut the call.

Baroness Wolfsbane sat still, her brow tightening as the pieces fell into place. The story fit too well-too cleanly.

Sofina's sudden rise, that hundred-million-dollar deal that had seemed almost divine-it all made sense now.

"She must've sold herself to every high-ranking man in the Eden Group," the Baroness thought, her lips curving faintly.

But truth be told, she didn't care. In fact, she almost admired it.

If that was what it took to secure a collaboration with the Eden Group, then it was

a price worth paying.

A clever move. A necessary sacrifice.

She wasn't going to press charges. Still, this was not something to parade before the family. It had to stay buried.

Beatrix stepped forward. "Grandmother, if you make that shameless woman director, you'll destroy the Wolfsbane name. The whispers will never stop. People will talk."

She leaned in closer, her tone smooth, persuasive, dangerous. "You should choose someone else someone who can represent us with grace. Let them take the credit for the collaboration instead. That's the wiser move."

She smiled faintly, confident. "And remember, the contract already belongs to our family. The Eden Group won't care who holds the title of Deputy Director... as long as it's not her."

Given the storm of rumors swirling around Sofina, the Baroness knew what she had to do.

But that wasn't all. Deep down, the old woman's dislike of Sofina.

She'd never trusted that woman-too independent for her own good, too foolish to fall in love, and too confident for her own bad taste.

And worse, she wasn't truly a Wolfsbane by name. To the Baroness, she would always be a Scheinwald-an outsider.

'No', she thought. I can't let that woman's power grow any further. If Sofina keeps rising, the Wolfsbane fortune won't belong to the family anymore-it'll belong to her.

Her mind was made up. She turned to Beatrix. "Beatrix," she said, "from now on, you'll listen to me. Do what I tell you. Don't do what I forbid. No questions. No hesitation. Do you understand?"

Beatrix straightened immediately, her tone obedient, almost theatrical. "Don't worry, Grandmother. I'll follow your orders like a loyal servant. I'll go where you send me. I'll do whatever you say."

The Baroness gave a thin, approving nod. "Good. Tonight, we'll hold a banquet. I'll announce that you're the new Deputy Chair of the Wolfsbane Estate and that you'll take full charge of the collaboration with the Eden Group. But remember this

Her voice dropped to a dangerous whisper, "-I can raise you high, but I can just as easily crush you under my heel."

Beatrix's eyes sparkled with greedy delight. She clapped her hands and grinned wide. "Don't worry, Grandmother," she said, half-laughing. "I'll be your good girl."

echoing through the marble hall, "we'll hold a

mayors, the tycoons, the old money families. At that banquet, I'll announce our official partnership with the Eden Group-and the

The thought alone sent a rush of

on the Wolfsbanes, now forced to bow, smile, and toast

now!" she barked. "I want everything ready immediately! Call the finest caterers in the city-no excuses. I want the most

plea. Proclaim that the Wolfsbane house, newly fattened by Eden Group backing, is opening its doors for partnerships. Make them beg for a single

a smile like a blade, “the grander their tributes, the higher they climb on our list — and the closer

once, the mansion

hours, the news spread across Winchester like wildfire. Every business circle, every social club,

The Wolfsbane Banquet.

study as she spoke with one powerful name after

the time the last call ended, she leaned back in her

know-the Wolfsbane family is

from Countess Marlena von Adler. The Wolfsbane family was throwing a grand banquet to celebrate their

his wife happy. With

Then he saw her.

sat alone in the outer garden, her figure framed by fading sunlight.

timeless, classical grace that drew people in and kept them

was like a painting-majestic, untouchable-but today, even her radiance was shadowed by

out

Sofina lifted

fragile relief. She rushed into his arms clinging to him like he was the only thing keeping her world from

voice trembling, "let's leave

and me."

looked up at

hope tangled in her

somewhere far away-maybe Xaror Estoria. Fheard its beautiful there... quiet, close

her warmth pressed

faintly and held her tighter. "Wherever you want

through pain. May we share

you, Alex," Sofina breathed, tears slipping

loneliness, every dream met with betrayal. For once, she wanted to run-not

down. It steals and it hurts. But I'm here Tell me what's eating you If the world's been cruel, let me meet it for

be

wanted to cry and laugh at

side everything felt simpler, like a hard road

the right

them leaving — walking into the world together, storm or sun, laughing even

thought hardened something in her. She wanted