Page 118 of Sweet Dominion

That caused a clear stir among everyone. Shock hit Dima’s face. Marcelo smirked. Banks looked like he was holding in laughter.

I wish he didn’t know that. Now he’ll be hyper focused on being her advisor.

On my side, Chen appeared ready to explode and Duck shook his head.

Dima wrote in his notebook, surely jotting that information down. “How interesting. I hope that I still could advise you in some way—”

“Not happening.” I scowled.

Moni ignored me. “I am looking forward to that.”

Banks and Marcelo exchanged glances.

I didn’t know what they thought would benefit them with Dima and Moni uniting but I would put that all to an end.

Dima continued, “Monique, you’re stepping into a role of great importance in the East. But I have watched you on TV and have been. . .blown away. No doubt you’ll handle any challenge with the strength and grace that I’ve already seen.”

Moni blushed. “Thank you, Dimitri.”

“And call me, Dima. We are family now.”

“Awesome.”

Dima gestured to Rose. “And you and Rose will be best friends, telling each other everything and supporting each other as you both get adjusted to the Diamond Syndicate and Paradise City.”

Rose nudged him with her elbow.

But Dima didn’t get the hint. “My hope is that Lei and I manage to impregnant you both at the same time so that ourkids will grow up together, maybe marry, but both will definitely rule at the same time—”

“Dima that is enough.” Rose scowled at him.

Dima looked at her. “Why is it enough?”

I could tell Rose was trying her best to keep their conversation just between them.

She whispered, “It’s just too much, Dima.”

“It’s what I want and I get what I want.”

Rose let out an exasperated breath.

That made me smile and against my will I found a little bit of kinship with her.

Meanwhile, the cat at Dima’s feet gave a soft meow and I realized that it had a predatory focus on two crows perched several feet away from us.

For some reason, my heart ached when I looked at those crows.

Dima cleared his throat. “Anyway, Monique—”

“You can call me, Moni.”

“Aww.” Dima nodded. “Moni.”

She smiled.

“I must unfortunately make you just the tiniest bit mad. . .Moni. However, I hope that we canstillbe friends and I remain your advisor.”

“No one said that you were her advisor.” I looked at him. “And what are you talking about?”

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