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."

through the marble hall, "we'll hold

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

into a satisfied grin. The thought alone sent a rush of

proud, condescending families who once looked down on the Wolfsbanes, now forced to bow, smile, and toast in her honor. The Wolfsbane name would blaze across Winchester once more-stronger,

everything ready immediately! Call the finest caterers in the city-no excuses. I want the most exquisite food, the rarest wines, the kind of décor that

with command. "Notify every major firm in this city. Send gilded invitations - present it as an honor, never a plea. Proclaim that the Wolfsbane house, newly

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

the mansion burst into

spread across Winchester like wildfire. Every business circle, every

The Wolfsbane Banquet.

handled the flood of phone calls, her laughter ringing through the study as she spoke with one powerful name after

leaned back

softly. "After tonight, everyone in Winchester will know-the Wolfsbane family is back on top." Meanwhile, at

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

smile spread across Alex's face. For a man like him, nothing brought more joy than seeing his wife happy. With that warmth still lingering in his chest, he left the Eden Garden, his steps light and

Then he saw her.

her figure

like this. She had that timeless, classical grace that drew people in and

presence was like a painting-majestic, untouchable-but today,

are you doing out here?" Alex asked

Sofina lifted

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

whispered, her voice trembling, "let's leave all this behind.

and me."

looked up

hope tangled in her

Fheard its beautiful there... quiet, close

trembling, her warmth pressed against

and held her tighter. "Wherever you

and through pain. May

you, Alex," Sofina breathed, tears slipping down her

world had been cruel to her-every victory stained with loneliness, every dream met with betrayal. For once, she wanted

and it hurts. But I'm here Tell me what's eating you If the world's been cruel, let me meet it for you. Your fate isn't

to be the

to cry and

everything felt simpler, like a

you had the right hand

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

She wanted to hit back at