The Almighty Dominance (by Sunshine) novel Chapter 456

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. “You know, you don’t need to print everything. The digital files are enough.”

Sofina smiled faintly. “Maybe. But I like the feel of paper. I like touching something real.”

Her hand brushed his chest. “The same way I like touching you.”

He chuckled. “You really are old-fashioned.”

“You taught me that,” she said softly. “You cooked for me, you looked at me like I was more than data in a file. You made me feel alive again. Sometimes I think it’d be better to live without all these machines.”

They teased each other as they walked back through the glass corridor of Eden’s entrance.

Then a voice cracked the calm.

“You again,” Heinrich barked, stepping forward. “What the hell are you doing here? I told you to stay away from me. I don’t want you near me, you bitch!”

Sofina froze. The color drained from her face.

Alex saw it—the invisible chain that still tied her to Heinrich.

Three years of control doesn’t vanish overnight. Her body tensed, eyes flickering, as if waiting for his approval… or his wrath.

Alex stepped forward, placing himself between Sofina and Heinrich.

“Sir, this is Eden Group,” Alex said. “You’re a guest. You have no authority to order people out.”

Heinrich’s lips curled. “A gardener telling me how to behave? I’m a guest here—I expect to be treated like a king. Where’s your manager? I want to speak with your manager.”

“A king?” Alex let out a low, sharp laugh. “Keep dreaming. You’re not a king—you’re just another arrogant fool. A pathetic worm in a suit.”

“How dare you. Do you know who I am? I’m Heinrich Schiller.” Heinrich’s face went hard.“ The chairman of Eden Group personally sent me an invitation—said I should run this place. You’re a gardener. When I’m finished, you’ll be out of a job.”

“You can try,” Alex said, calm as a blade.

Sofina grabbed his arm. “Let’s go. Don’t give him anything. He brings trouble.”

Heinrich’s eyes found a nearby figure. “Manager Wedell!” he called.

Dietrich Wedell, head of human resources, hurried over and forced a smile while extending a hand. “Mr. Schiller. What an honor to have you at Eden Group. We’d be delighted if you joined our efforts—Winchester’s finest in AI development.”

Heinrich let out a derisive snort. “I came here to join, yes. But somebody in your place had the nerve to try and kick me out. Frankly, Eden Group doesn’t feel welcoming.”

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