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The Almighty Dominance Chapter 117
Alex’s expression remained calm, almost bored."Don’t worry about me. What I do is none of your concern.”Marco’s lip curled in disdain. “I figured. Better to bluff your way in than admit you don’t belong.”His voice softened as he turned to Jasmine, an oily charm coating his words.“Listen, sweetheart, let me save you the headache. Don’t be fooled by this guy—Alex is no trust-fund prince. He’s got nothing, and he sure as hell doesn’t deserve a woman like you.”In Marco’s mind, there was no way a rich, beautiful woman like Jasmine would willingly choose a down-on-his-luck man like Alex.He had to have tricked her—what other explanation could there be?But Jasmine’s laughter rang out—loud, unrestrained, and entirely unladylike.It was the kind of laugh that made everyone in the room turn their heads.It was as if she’d just heard the punchline of the funniest joke in the world.Tears pricked the corners of her eyes as she struggled to catch her breath.She borrowed a billion dollars fr
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"Fine. So, this is how it ends."Sophia’s voice wavered, fragile yet determined, but his distant, unrecognizable gaze felt like the final, unspoken goodbye.A bittersweet ache unfurled in her chest.He had come into her life like an uninvited storm—disrupting everything—and now, he was leaving just as unexpectedly, at the worst possible time.Perhaps the only choice left was to let him go, to let his memory dissolve like a fading dream at dawn.“Sure,” Alex said, managing to keep his expression blank, though something deep inside him gave a sharp, uneasy twinge.He told himself there was no point in chasing after a woman who continually pushed him aside.Sophia had never truly trusted him anyway—maybe separation would be best for them both.“Ms. Lancaster…” Jasmine’s silken voice cut through the tension as she stepped forward with a sweet-but-not-so-innocent smile.“Your decision might’ve been a little foolish, but I have to say—thank you.”Sophia gave her a sideways look. “And what e
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As time passed, the number of guests steadily grew in the grand Vancouver Convention Centre.Though the banquet event had yet to officially begin, Jasmine was already moving briskly between tasks.“Mr. Alex, feel free to look around. I have to excuse myself. You can ask anyone here if you need anything,” she said with a composed smile.“Alright. Thanks,” Alex replied.Jasmine turned to her event manager with a sharp gaze.“Mr. Howard, please keep a close eye on Mr. Alex. He is the most important guest for me. Whatever he wants, you treat it as my direct command. Don’t you dare make a mistake in front of him.”The older man straightened immediately and gave a respectful bow. “Yes, Miss Jasmine. I will treat him as if he were your husband.”Jasmine bit her lip and smiled widely. “Good. I’ll raise your salary by 25%.”“Thank you very much.” His tone was brimming with gratitude, though it was clear he knew exactly how to win favor.Alex rolled his eyes but let the old man guide him through
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The manager, Howard, turned to Alex and smiled warmly. “Yes, this man doesn’t have an invitation...” he wanted to continue ‘but he doesn’t need one—'Before he could finish, Megan interrupted, her voice rising.“If he doesn’t have an invitation, don’t you think you should do your job and kick him out? Call the guards and get him out of here!”Howard’s smile faded as his expression turned serious.“Could you please clarify,” he asked dryly, “which part of his body you’d like us to kick?”Megan crossed her arms, her eyes blazing. “Kick his butt out of this place!”Howard sighed and calmly used his walkie-talkie. “Security, there’s an issue in back area. Please come here.”Megan’s grin widened triumphantly. “Hey loser, you’d better leave now before they drag you out and humiliate you. Don’t you feel scared yet?” she taunted.Alex still sitting and took another slow sip of his wine, completely unfazed.When the two burly guards arrived, Megan jabbed her finger at Alex. “He’s the one. Get r
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Howard swept back into the banquet hall with a self-assured stride, Sophia, Megan, and Marco tagging along behind him like a trio of dutiful followers.By this point, most seats were taken, save for the last few at Alex’s table, shoved right into the dingy corner of the room.Left with no other option, they joined Alex once more, looking like they’d just been sentenced to do time.Determined to pretend he didn’t exist, they sank into their chairs.Megan leaned over, her excitement barely contained.“Oh my God, Marco, you totally pulled it off! That was incredible!”Sophia’s expression softened in gratitude as she looked at Marco.“Yes. We owe it all to Mr. Ashford. If it weren’t for his help, we wouldn’t be here.”Megan threw Alex a cutting glare, resentment flaring in her eyes.She still hadn’t forgotten how he’d supposedly ruined their day.“Exactly! Mr. Ashford is so damn talented he solved our issue with a single phone call! Unlike some people.”Marco flashed a modest grin, though
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“You’re absolutely right. I took a bullet for you—same one you fired at me behind my back,” Sophia drawled, her voice rife with bitterness.Jealousy and the sting of Alex’s betrayal twisted inside her like a dust devil, tangling her emotions so tightly she couldn’t tell where anger ended and heartbreak began.“Fine. I’m scum.” Alex waved a dismissive hand.“Marco’s the white knight, and I’m the filthy liar slinging mud at him. Are you satisfied now?”The self-mockery in his voice practically dripped off every word.Fighting for vindication felt like screaming at a brick wall, given the lack of trust from the other side.“What’s with the attitude? Trying to imply I’ve accused you unfairly?” Sophia’s brow furrowed.“Not at all,” Alex said, letting out a weary sigh.“I’m the big bad wolf, right? Badmouthing the good guy, doing all the dirty deeds. Bask in your victory, if that helps.”“Bastard!” Sophia finally snapped, her frustration boiling over.She hadn’t expected him to be so spitef
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Zeroing in on Sophia, Hank took a swaggering step forward, booze practically wafting off his breath. His fingers reached for her chin—Crack! Sophia’s palm struck with a force that echoed around the room like a rifle shot. An angry crimson print blazed across his cheek.His bravado vanished faster than a tumbleweed in a windstorm.“You… you dare slap me?” Hank rasped, touching his throbbing cheek.Sophia’s voice came out cold and calm. “Not only did I slap you, I’m calling the police. You’re nothing but a lecherous creep.”“Bitch!” Hank spat, his features contorting with fury as he raised his hand to strike back.Before he could land a blow, Marco stepped up and gave him a hard shove.“You lowlife piece of trash,” Marco hissed. “You really think you can pull this crap here? Looking to get your skull cracked open?”Hank stumbled. “You better keep out of this, or you’ll regret it!”Marco just gave a humorless chuckle. “That a threat? Go on, show me what you’ve got.”Confident as ever, h
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“Hell, would you look at that poor sap?” someone snorted from the sidelines.“Dumb fool went and messed with the son of Sir Drake. Bet he’s toast.”“What’d he think he was doin’, picking a fight first like that?” another bystander added, spitting a wad of tobacco.“Tryin’ to play the hero, and now he’s gettin’ stomped like a bug.”“And that woman, Sophia Lancaster?” a raspy voice chimed in. “She should’ve been down on her knees thanking Jasper for payin’ her any mind.”“I heard that anytime Jasper sets his sights on a gal, he sends Hank to grab her in the dead of night,” someone else murmured.The rumors spread faster than crows on a carcass, the air stinking of their fearful blame for Marco and Sophia.Hank let out a low, nasty chuckle as he proceeded to work Marco over.Each punch echoed like thunder. “You think you’re some kind of tough guy? Show me that backbone, you miserable piece of trash!”“Please… stop…” Marco’s voice came out ragged, his face battered and bloody. It was all
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A flicker of moonlight glanced off Alex’s eyes as he loomed over Raymond, whose entire body quaked in terror.One arm dangled uselessly, shattered by Alex’s impossible strength.Cold sweat rolled down Raymond’s temples, the pain shooting through his bones in relentless waves.He couldn’t wrap his mind around it.How had this young man crippled him so swiftly—so effortlessly? With a flick?“W-who are you?” Raymond choked out, voice raw with panic.All his life, he’d amassed power and influence, yet here he was, reduced to a groveling mess by a single young man’s might.Alex’s expression was ice-cold. “You know who I am, Raymond. Stop pretending otherwise.”Every nerve in Raymond’s body screamed in agony.He tried scrambling backward like a wounded animal, breath heaving.“I—I don’t need the miracle pills formula. Just let me go!”“I offered you a chance,” Alex said evenly, his voice hollow. “You spat on it. Now, there’s no going back.”Raymond opened his mouth to plead again, but Alex’
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Henry Dupont’s voice cut through the room like the crack of a whip.“Raymond, don’t get ahead of yourself. If you want my father’s backing, there are two conditions. First, provide the miracle pill in a steady supply. Second, prove your loyalty—beyond a shadow of doubt. Understood?”Raymond nodded, swallowing his annoyance. “I understand, Mr. Dupont.”He needed the support of Chicago’s Dupont family— one of the five ruling powers operating under the Chicago Lords banner—to solidify his position.If the Kingstons destroyed themselves in Vancouver, the Duponts might just help him take it over.Before either man could speak again, a crash and frantic yells erupted from the garden.“What’s going on?” Raymond snapped, eyes narrowing.A bodyguard stumbled into the room, his face ashen. “Boss—someone’s broken in!”Raymond rose from his chair in a surge of rage. “Who is it? How many?”“We couldn’t get a good look. It’s too dark... but he’s alone,” the guard stammered. “We tried to stop him, b
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The Sub-Inspector sighed, like a man too tired to care anymore.He raised his sidearm.Viper shrieked, voice cracking in terror. “No, no, no! I made mistake but you can’t just kill me! There’s a procedure—a trial! I want my lawyer! There’s still law in this country, right?!” Alex glanced over his shoulder, voice cold.“Relax, Viper. You won’t be alone. Your boss Raymond’s next in line.”The door clicked shut behind them as a single gunshot shattered Viper’s last plea.Sophia half-turned, just in time to catch a glimpse of Viper’s body hitting the concrete in a lifeless heap.They stepped outside, the faint evening light hitting their faces like a cruel reminder this was real.Across the street stood Jasmine, flanked by her own bodyguards.Her expression flickered with worry before twisting into a scowl the moment she spotted Alex’s hand clutching Sophia’s.She stalked over in her designer heels, posture rigid, eyes brimming with rage.“Well, well,” she snapped, crossing her arms.“Lo
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One of the younger cops, barely out of the academy, threw his rifle to the ground and stumbled backward.“Please—I don’t want any part of this! I’m just a rookie, damn it! I don’t even understand what’s going on—don’t lump me in with that psycho!”His voice trembled as he backed away from the carnage.Like a dam finally bursting, other officers followed suit, hands in the air, weapons clattering to the floor. No one wanted a ticket straight to hell alongside Bernard.Bernard’s eyes darted around, his bravado wobbling.“So, that’s it? You’re all turning on me?” He sneered, but his lip quivered. “You idiots really don’t understand the consequences of defying the police, do you?”Kelly cocked her head, a lazy smirk twisting her lips.“Oh, that’s cute—you think you still have any authority here?” She rolled her eyes. “Go ahead, throw your weight around. We’re shaking in our boots, right?”She stepped right into Bernard’s face and slapped him hard, the crack echoing.“Little man with a shi
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Mr. Bernard glowered at Alex, jabbing a thick finger into his chest.“Kid, your woman here’s the only one with a damn brain. Listen to her while you still can. Confess, turn yourself in—and maybe, just maybe, you’ll live long enough to see the sun rise again. Otherwise, I’ll make sure you’re hunted down like a rabid dog.”His voice shook with anger, cheeks flushing as he spat out every syllable.“I’m a cop, boy. I’ve got the entire force in my back pocket. Face me if you want, but you’re playing with fire!”Alex locked eyes with him, silent. Then, in one swift move, he drove his boot into Bernard’s gut. The impact sent the man lurching.“You’re not worthy to wear that badge.”Bernard’s gag echoed around the small interrogation room.He lurched forward, retching violently, his half-digested dinner splashing onto the concrete.As if that weren’t enough, the sour stench of urine followed. Bernard’s face flamed, tears mixing with sweat.“You—You piece of shit!” he sputtered between wheezi
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Ten Minutes EarlierAlex and Sophia sat side by side in the dimly lit interrogation room, their wrists and ankles cuffed with heavy chains bolted to the floor.Sophia’s breathing grew ragged.She hated how the gloom pricked at her brain with worst-case scenarios.“Alex,” she said quietly, her voice trembling, “do you honestly think we’ll get out of here alive?”Alex didn’t move at first.His gaze stayed locked on the metal door. “We will,” he finally muttered. “We’re walking out of this place in one piece. I guarantee it.”A humorless laugh escaped Sophia’s lips.“Easy for you to say. You haven’t had nightmares about this creep, Mr. Bernard. His record in the station is as dirty as it gets.”She swallowed hard, her next words barely above a whisper. “And with Sir Raymond pulling the strings, it’s like they have the entire city in their pocket. We don’t stand a chance.”Alex turned to face her then—really turned, with a look that pinned her in place. “Sophia, have you ever trusted me?
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Inside his office.Bernard slouched in his plush leather chair, puffing cigar smoke toward the ceiling like he owned the entire damn city—which, if you asked him, he practically did.“Hey, Mr. Bernard,” Viper began, voice taut. “Any chance that scrawny Kid confessed yet?”Bernard snorted, a cruel grin twisting his jowls.“Confess, not confess—doesn’t make a damn bit of difference. That clueless little runt’ll talk soon enough. They all break under pressure in the end.”Viper rubbed a hand over his mouth, “You sure? If I were you, I’d handle him quick. Things can get…unpredictable.”Bernard slammed his meaty fist on the desk, the thud echoing off the walls.“You telling me how to run my station? My station. My rules. I call the shots here, and don’t you dare forget it.”Viper raised both palms in surrender.“Easy, Mr. Bernard, easy. I know you’re the king around these parts. I just fear the Kid has someone big in his corner. Powerful folks poking their noses in your business can turn e
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The clang of metal against concrete shattered the silence, and the heavy door groaned open.A harsh overhead light snapped on, searing Alex’s and Sophia’s eyes until they squeezed them shut.Their hearts thumped in the stale, suffocating darkness, though Alex wore a calm look that bordered on nonchalance.A broad-shouldered man lumbered in, sporting a gut that looked like it belonged in a beer commercial.He dropped onto a rickety chair beside the table, flipped a switch on the lamp, and leaned in with a smirk that made Sophia’s stomach knot.“Pfft. So you’re Alex,” he drawled, voice dripping with contempt.Alex kept his gaze steady, adjusting to the glare. “Yeah. I’m Alex. Nice to meet you, I guess.”The man’s smirk widened. “You have any idea who I am?”Sophia met his stare but didn’t speak.Alex simply shrugged. “Beats me.”The big man made a show of puffing up his chest. “Name’s Bernard. Folks around here call me ‘The Vampire.’ Not that I’m a bloodsucker by choice—I just do what n
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Alex glared at them all, his patience long gone. “Next time, I’ll just watch while they hack off your damned hand,” he snapped, turning away from the group.Sophia squared her shoulders and stepped closer, voice cold and unwavering.“You think you’re such hot stuff, don’t you? Don’t let a little backing from Jasmine Kingston make you stupid. I’m telling you to think before you throw your weight around.”She raised an eyebrow, her tone dripping with condescension.“Face it, Alex. It’s one thing to have powerful friends pave your way, but it’s another to actually have the chops to keep climbing. Don’t trick yourself into believing you’re invincible. Let this be my final warning.”Alex rolled his eyes, letting out a derisive chuckle. “You talk like you’re some holy saint who’s got it all figured out. You’re so sure I’m just mooching off the powerful?”“Oh, spare me the act,” Sophia shot back, spitting the words like venom.“If Jasmine Kingston hadn’t put her name on the line, Viper would
