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."