Chapter 200

• "Yes," Dominic said, leaning forward slightly. "Even though I haven't been around much, I've been keeping an eye on you. I've seen your resilience and your desperation to gain control and secure your position. It's admirable in a way."
• Sophie was taken aback by his words. She had always thought Dominic saw her as a nuisance, but now he was expressing something almost like admiration. "Thank you, Dominic. That means a lot coming from you."
• Dominic nodded, his expression serious. "With Ares dead now, I need to up my game. I need a family to give me an edge, you know how things work."