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Chapter 461
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
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Sofina drew in a slow breath, her chest tight with fury she refused to show.“I’m sorry to disappoint you,” she said evenly, her eyes sweeping across the room. “I didn’t fail. I struck a deal with Countess Marlena Von Adler of the Eden Group. The Wolfsbane Group is now officially partnered with Eden. Whether you like it or not—I succeeded.”The room froze.Beatrix’s mouth fell open. “What—what did you just say? You’re telling us you actually did it?”Annabella barked a laugh, sharp and bitter. “Oh, please. Impossible! You couldn’t even meet Countess Marlena Von Adler. Everyone saw you being thrown out of the building!”A low wave of murmurs rolled through the hall.Conrad leaned forward, his lips curling into a sneer. “You really expect us to believe that crap? Everyone knows your ex-husband threw you out of the Eden Group building himself!”“You weren’t even allowed past the lobby. So tell me, Sofina—what’s your little game this time?”Beatrix slammed her hand against the table, “Mis
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Sofina still felt lightheaded when she stepped out of Marlena’s office.The world looked unreal—like she was walking through someone else’s dream. In her hand, she held a check worth one hundred million dollars—the down payment for the Wolfsbane Group’s collaboration with the Eden Group.Her heart raced. She could barely believe it.As Sofina crossed the Eden building’s garden, sunlight danced across the glass walls and the sound of water filled the air.She spotted Alex by the fountain, sleeves rolled up, focused on his work.Her heart leapt. She waved both hands, shouting, “Alex! Alex!” Her voice rang out—bright, breathless, full of joy that couldn’t be contained.Alex looked up instantly. The moment he saw her face, he dropped his tools and rushed over. “How did it go?” he asked.“Alex, I did it! I really did it!” Sofina threw her arms around him, laughing through her breathless excitement.Alex smiled, though a shadow crossed his eyes. He knew the truth— every happiness is built o
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Alex had been dreading this moment. He didn’t want to face Katarina—not here, not now.He turned, trying to put distance between them, but before he could take another step, her hand shot out and clamped around his wrist like iron.He turned and found her staring at him, fierce and cold, while his other arm still held Sofina.“I told you to stop, Alex,” Katarina said, every word sharp.“Kneel. Now. Before I lose my temper.” She stepped closer. “Remember when I made you kneel in the rain for three days and nights? You think I won’t do it again? Don’t test me.”“Katarina,” Alex said, his voice low and hard as steel. “You’re not my wife anymore. I don’t owe you a damn thing. I don’t answer to your orders. We’re strangers now—so let go of my hand.”“Once you’re my husband, you’re my dog for life,” Katarina hissed, and her hand whipped across his face. The slap cracked through the hall like a gunshot. “Don’t you dare defy me, Alex. I own you forever.”Her anger burned bright, but beneath i
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Heinrich’s face was red as a boil. “You hit me, bitch—” He spat the word like a curse.“What in God’s name do you think you’re doing, bitch!” Dietrich hollered.“How dare you strike Mister Heinrich inside Eden Group! Security robot — fetch her, give her twenty lashes, then throw her out.”Dietrich hustled Heinrich upright, supporting him with a hand at the small of his back.“Don’t worry, Mister Heinrich. I’ve called security. Twenty lashes. She won’t be standing after that — her flesh will tell the tale.”“Do it,” Heinrich said, every syllable a command. “Give her what she deserves.”Alex stepped forward until he stood toe-to-toe with Dietrich. “You’d better cancel that order,” he said. “Someone’s going to get hurt if you don’t.”Dietrich sneered. “The one who’ll get hurt is you.”He jabbed his communication bracelet. “Security — attend. Punish this woman.”Alex tilted his head. “I warned you.”The crowd began to close in.“How dare she hit Heinrich,” someone muttered.“Don’t you kno
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Alex was still buttoning up his Eden Group gardener uniform when a security drone glided into the room, humming softly as its sensors locked onto him.“Sir, the woman you asked us to monitor was just shoved by a guest—he forced her out into the entrance area. Do you want us to intervene?”“Show me the footage,” Alex said.The robot projected the recording. Heinrich’s hand clamped around Sofina’s arm, dragging her down the hallway while papers scattered across the floor.Alex straightened his collar, pulled on his gloves, and strode out toward the entrance.He found Sofina crouched on the floor, gathering a pile of scattered papers. He knelt beside her.“Sofina,” he said quietly, helping her pick them up. “What happened?”She shook her head, frustrated. “It’s Heinrich. No matter what I say, he just slips back into his arrogant little kingdom.”“Did he hurt you?” Alex asked, gently lifting her chin, checking for bruises.“No, nothing serious,” she said.Alex handed her the last sheet. “
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