Sophia took a deep breath. Her hands were still shaking, but there was determination in her eyes now.“I promise you all something,” she said, her voice stronger than before. “I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure I don't hurt Damien. Everything.”looking at each of the four women in turn. “I know I'm not from your world. I know I'm not powerful like you. But I love him. That has to count for something.”Her voice became more confident. “All the trust you're putting in me right now - I won't betray it. I'll fulfill every bit of it, down to the last drop.”Sophia's eyes were getting watery but she didn't cry. “I'll protect what we have. I'll make sure nothing happens to Damien, or to any of you, or even to myself. Because if something happens to me, Damien would be hurt. And I won't allow that.”She placed her hand over her heart. “This isn't just words. This is a vow. I'm making this promise to all of you right here, right now.”Rebecca studied Sophia's face for a long m

Hearing what Rebecca just said, Sophia took a deep breath and decided to be more honest.“Well, it's not that it isn't important,” she admitted, looking down at her hands. “It actually is important. But I was trying to handle something on my own.”She looked up at the four women. “The truth is, I wanted to discuss some business matters with someone. My company has been going through some difficult times lately.”Her voice became quieter. “I didn't want to bother Damien with it because he's been so busy recently. I felt uncomfortable bringing my problems to him when he already has so much on his plate.”Sophia stood up and walked to the window. “So I've been trying to handle this myself. But honestly, it doesn't look like I can manage it alone much longer.”She turned back to face them. “That's why this meeting was so important today. I was hoping to find a solution that wouldn't require me to ask Damien for help.”Rebecca studied Sophia's expression carefully. “But now you're think

The right-hand man immediately nodded his head with recognition.“Yes, my lord,” he said quickly. “I remember exactly what you're referring to. You told me to investigate this situation thoroughly.”He shifted uncomfortably. “And I have been digging and digging, just like you asked. Following every lead, checking every source.”The right-hand man's expression became frustrated. “You specifically told me to go see Scarface about this matter.”He paused, looking reluctant to continue.“But Scarface didn't give me any feedback at all,” he admitted. “Nothing. Complete silence.”Immediately the king's brother's eyes flashed with anger.“What the hell are you talking about?” he demanded, his voice rising again. “Are you telling me that Scarface hasn't given you ANY feedback whatsoever?”His face was turning red again. “After all this time? After I specifically sent you to get information from him?”The right-hand man nodded reluctantly. “Yes, my lord. Scarface hasn't provided any feedba

Sophia and her four companions arrived at their destination.Rebecca stepped out of the car first, followed by Stella, then the woman from the Ancient Medicine Clan, and finally the fourth woman whose name had still not been revealed.Sophia came last, taking a deep breath as she looked up at the impressive building before them.“This is it,” she said quietly. “The meeting location.”The five women didn't waste any time lingering outside. They walked directly toward the entrance with purpose and confidence.As soon as they stepped through the doors into the grand lobby, heads began to turn.People who had been walking past stopped in their tracks. Conversations halted mid-sentence. Even the reception staff paused what they were doing to stare.The four women who accompanied Sophia were absolutely stunning. Their presence was magnetic.Rebecca walked with the grace of someone born into power, her designer outfit perfectly tailored and her posture impeccable.Stella moved with a differe

At that moment, after hearing what the company owner had just said, Sophia nodded her head politely.“No problem at all,” she said with a calm, professional tone. “I appreciate you making these arrangements.”She paused, then continued with quiet confidence. “However, that assistance won't be necessary.”Sophia gestured gracefully toward Rebecca, Stella, and the other two women standing beside her.“You see, this is exactly why I came with my friends today,” she explained. “My friends are definitely going to tell me what to buy and what not to buy.”Her voice remained steady and assured.“They will advise me on what's worth investing my money in and what isn't. That's precisely why they're here with me.”Sophia looked at her four companions with trust and respect. “Since they are very good at what they do - extremely knowledgeable and experienced - there's no problem at all.”She turned back to face the company owner directly. “So I won't be needing the services of these gentlemen