Aphrodite I watched with satisfaction as Asher agreed to my claim, turning to Sophia with a smirk. Even though I couldn't be with Asher due to my circumstances, I was determined that making Sophia my replacement would never happen. Over my dead body, would I let that happen. Sophia’s face twisted into a knowing smile, as though she had thought of something deviously clever. “Since other ladies are competing, I will be the best of the candidates and compete for a place by Asher's side,” she said, her eyes gleaming with malice as she sized me up, and I nearly scoffed. “I’m staying either way, and there is nothing you can do about it.” Her tone was laced with venom as she glared at me, daring me to counter her. She wasted no time in snatching her hand luggage off the floor and intentional