Chapter 148
Author: Sunshine
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Sophia’s heart nearly stopped when she realized no one knew that the woman they were all so eager to banish was actually Jasmine Kingston.

If her hotheaded mother and brother made a scene, the entire deal would be done for.

The Lancaster family had clawed its way back from near-ruin once before—another disaster now might just seal their fate.

But before she could make a move, Marco gently caught her by the wrist.

“Sophia, there you are. I’ve got someone I want you to meet.”

“This really isn’t the time, Marco,” she shot back, voice tight with nerves.

He didn’t budge. “Wait. Tell me what’s going on.”

She exhaled sharply, words tumbling out in a rush.

“My mother wants to toss Alex out of here—and she has no clue that Jasmine Kingston is involved. She’s basically ordering him and Jasmine to leave, and if that foolhardy plan actually goes through, the partnership with the Kingstons might go up in smoke.”

Marco shrugged like it was no big deal. “Sophia, that might actually be for the best.”
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