The Almighty Dominance (by Sunshine) novel Chapter 481

“What is the mission, Father? I will carry it out successfully.” Renata said.

“Renata, I heard Sofina somehow became a partner of the Eden Group,” Armin said, voice steady but loaded with implication. “Do you know anything about it?”

“Of course,” Renata replied casually, still eating. “We talk all the time. She’s my best friend.”

“Good.” Armin set his fork down and leaned in, his eyes sharpening like a blade. “I’m giving you a mission. And listen carefully—this isn’t small. Our entire duchy may depend on you.”

Renata stopped eating.

Armin continued. “The Eden Group… it carries a power strong enough to make every duke uneasy. Yet not a single duke—nor even the king—has ever admitted the group belongs to them.”

“I believe someone is behind the Eden Group’s rise,” Armin said, voice steady but heavy. “No company grows that fast in just two years without a giant pushing from the shadows. A duke at the very least. Maybe even the king himself.”

His eyes locked onto Renata, sharp and unblinking.

“But they’ve hidden their hand too well. No traces. No openings.” He leaned closer. “I want the truth, Renata. I want to know who truly stands behind the Eden Group… and what their intention is in building it.”

“I will do it Father.”

“Renata, this mission is dangerous,” Armin warned, his tone heavy. “I’ve heard rumors they’re tied to the underground world.”

“Father, I’ve survived assassins, palace scandals, and Sofina’s shopping trips,” Renata replied. “I’ll be fine.”

Armin raised an eyebrow. “I’m talking about infiltrating the Eden Group, not… retail chaos.”

Renata straightened, face serious. “Exactly. Only one of those involves real mortal danger.”

Armin paused. “The Eden Group?”

“No,” Renata groaned. “Sofina. She once dragged me through seven boutiques in thirty minutes to haggle with every single vendor. I’d rather duel the king than do that again.”

That night, Sofina practically flew onto the bed, landing beside Alex with frantic excitement.

“Alex! Do you know Renata—my best friend?” she burst out.

“No, I don’t,” Alex said flatly. “All I know is you keep calling her to talk about pointless things.”

“Oh, come on! There’s no such thing as pointless things between best friends,” Sofina argued, offended in that dramatic way only she could manage.

Alex sighed. “Fine. What’s this about?”

Sofina leaned closer, eyes shining. “Renata is coming to Winchester to work here!”

Alex’s brows pulled together. “Didn’t you tell me she’s a duke’s daughter? Why would she work here instead of for her family?”

“I don’t know,” Sofina admitted with a shrug. “She said she misses me. And she wants to see if she can learn something from me and from the Eden Group.”

She pushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “She also said this place is where the Eden Group first started before they expanded across all of Prussia. So she wants to study it—hoping she can become successful too.”

Alex’s expression tightened.

He knew the truth—the Eden Group didn’t rise through clean, polished deals.

It was built from Winchester’s underground network—rising fast and violently, wiping out every hidden syndicate in its path throughout Prussia, then growing from their ruins. In just two years, the Eden Group spread across the entire nation on the ashes of the old underworld.

No one should ever know that.

Especially not a duke’s daughter.

He had to keep Renata far away from the truth.

While Alex was lost in thought, Sofina suddenly slapped her own forehead. “Oh—right! Alex, I have a meeting tomorrow with the village head, the outsourcing company’s director, and the Eden Group’s field reps to check the mineral quality. I don’t think I can make it to the airport.”

She clasped his arm. “Could you pick up Renata for me? Get her settled somewhere, maybe take her to lunch too?”

Alex nodded once. “Alright. I’ll take care of everything tomorrow.”

“Good. And find her a nice place to stay—don’t hold back on expenses. Here, I’ll transfer you the money.” Sofina touched her bracelet, the transfer interface lighting up.

Alex lifted his hand fast. “No need. I’ve got it. A friend of mine runs a great restaurant, and Renata can stay in our penthouse since we’re not using it. Let me handle everything.”

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