Almighty Dominance

ter if we discuss this in my office.

d with the cryptic tone. "Offer?" sh

ou want to know, let's talk inside. Trust me, Vivienne, you don't want to m

Gabriel's intentions. But he remained unreadable, like a locked book with no

ctance. "We'll talk inside. But remember this, Gabriel-don't y

mock surrender. "Relax, Vivienne. I'm not that

rsonnel. "Open the gate. Let her in," he

Gabriel stepped in first, with Vivienne following close behind. Th

was dominated by dark tones with gold accents, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves filled with rare, expensive books, and

hing Gabriel as he poured two glasses of liquor. Her

e proposing?" Vivienne's tone was firm, th

eparate Sofia from Ethan," he said casually. Then, after a pause, he add

stared at Gabriel in disbelief. "Ethan is your brother. Why would you

ther, Vivienne. We share no blood. My mot

an Knight's biological son," Vivi

e despised Ethan from the beginning. My father coddles him, while I've been held to im

't he? And your life has been comfortable because of him,"

's not enough, Vivienne! I needed a father who cared about me, who supported me,

ecord," he continued, his voice edged with anger, "he plans to leave everything

lden opportunity. This proposal was too good to pass up

I'll help you. But you'd better ensu

demeanor once again composed. "Don't wor

ng back into the sofa.

were mere inches from her ear. His voice dropped to

ienne's face, filled with calculated delight. "That's a bril

to start?" she ask

wered without hesitatio

"I'm sick of Ethan meddling in my business.

sinister pact was sealed, setting into motion schemes of ambition and h

ht's office exuded grandeur and authority, with its large mahogany desk piled high with importa

rk. Without looking up, he acknowledged Gabriel's presence. "What d

er... Are you busy? I'd like to talk

efore returning to his work. "What

bout Ethan, Father," he began, hopi

d on Gabriel, silently urging him to continue. "What trouble has that boy c

Christian picked it up, his eyes widening in shock at the familiar face. "Sofia... W

iel said calmly, pausing deliberately. "An

ief evident. "You mean to s

othel owned by Vivienne. Last night, Vivienne came to the house. Since you were asleep, I spoke w

, his eyes blazing with fury. "Ethan knows