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The Almighty Dominance Chapter 140
Three days on the private island had changed everything.Kelly, known for a demeanor as frosty as winter, finally laid down her shield.In that brief span, she showed Alex a tenderness and warmth she’d never shared with another soul.For his part, Alex shut out the rest of the world, allowing Kelly to become his entire universe.They forged memories so intimate and delicate, neither dared to share them with anyone else.On the last afternoon, Alex stood on the beach, watching Kelly’s helicopter touch down in a swirling gust of sand and wind.She climbed in, and the engine roared to life.He swallowed hard as the aircraft lifted from the ground, growing smaller in the sunlit sky until it vanished over the horizon.A familiar tune echoed through his mind, a bittersweet refrain:“I once spent the night in same room,Drank her water,Ate her leftover meals.Kissed her lips and held her close until dawn.I saw her bare face when morning came,Laughed with her, cried with her on the same mo
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Jack hoisted a lavishly decorated wine box for all to see.“Granddad, check this out. Marco just dropped by with a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru. We ought to crack it open and celebrate!”Abraham leaned forward, eyebrows raised.“La Romanée-Conti? That’s one of those outrageously pricey labels, isn’t it?”“You bet,” Marco said with a self-satisfied grin.“This baby’s a 2005 vintage, and it set me back a cool hundred grand.”The room erupted with shocked gasps.Even for the Lancaster clan, a $100,000 bottle of wine was the stuff of fairy tales.Florence eyed Marco with a mix of surprise and pride. “Good heavens, Marco. That’s a bit excessive, don’t you think?”Yet beneath her admonishing tone, she practically glowed.After all, Marco was now the suitor she had her heart set on for her daughter.Marco waved off the concern with a dismissive chuckle.“A hundred grand is nothing. I’ve got another whole barrel of this at home. It’s my pleasure to share.”The family descended on him
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Jack leaned back in his chair, smirking like a predator who’d already caught his prey.“You might as well start stripping, you broke bastard. Once that wine master shows up, you’re gonna be running down the street butt-naked. And if you don’t, I’ll make sure you limp for the rest of your life.”Alex let out a dry laugh.“You really shouldn’t count your chickens before they hatch. It’s embarrassing watching you gloat this early.”Before Jack could retort, the front door burst open.A man in a crisp business suit hurried in, breathless."I hear there's an old bottle of wine waiting to be tested," he declared, his eyes gleaming with excitement.“Master Jude! You made it,” Jack said, beckoning him over. “Thanks for dashing right over. I need you to confirm something for me.”But Jude didn’t spare Jack more than a quick glance.He spotted the open bottles on the table and strode straight to them.“Is that a 2005 Romanée-Conti? That’s at least a hundred grand a pop, right?”Jack puffed out
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Marco raised his spoon and rapped it smartly against the rim of his wineglass.A bright, ringing note sliced through the air, snapping heads around to face him. He cleared his throat, letting the hush settle.“Folks, I have some damn good news,” he began with a wide, self-assured grin.“I made a killing today, and I want to celebrate with all of you.”The crowd stirred, excitement flickering in every eye.Florence straightened in her seat, practically brimming with curiosity. “Well, don’t keep us in suspense, Marco! Spill it already!”With exaggerated pride, Marco leaned forward. “I just sunk my entire fortune—one hundred million dollars—into a stock. In a week, that investment will shoot straight to a billion.”Gasps rose around the table. Jack nearly choked on his drink, eyes bulging. “A billion? Are you out of your mind?”“Oh, I’m in my right mind,” Marco retorted, his tone smug.“It’s Vermont National Life Group—Vermont’s top company. Jericho Kane owns it, and everyone knows him.
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Alex could practically feel the scorn in the room suffocating him.The Ashford family had ruled Vancouver’s social circles for generations with a spotless reputation; it was no wonder they refused to believe they might be in over their heads.Meanwhile, Vermont National Life—a so-called top ten powerhouse—had been flexing its influence for twenty long decades.Folks in that room acted like it was the safest bet since gold bars.Marco, wearing a smug grin, shook his head as though he’d just been accused of an unspeakable crime.“Now, listen up, people,” he drawled.“I’m not forcing you to buy these stocks, but I figured I’d celebrate this ‘opportunity’ with all of you.”“If you wanna join me, that’s your choice. If not, nobody’s twisting your arm.”“Oh, and by the way, Vermont National Life’s stock is good here in Vancouver and back home in Vermont. So if anything goes south, you can still cash out there.”At that, some of the family started nodding like sheep.“It’s a bargain to buy it
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 145
Kane Mansion, Vermont – Early MorningJericho Kane, the wealthiest lord in all of Vermont, sipped his tea in the heart of what he called a “garden”—though it more closely resembled a small forest, artfully tamed to appear wild.Tall pines and manicured undergrowth rustled in the breeze, while the sweet scent of damp soil hovered in the cool morning air.Across from Jericho sat Vetala, an elderly man with a slender frame and an ageless glint in his dark eyes.A bodyguard strode in, halted by Jericho’s side, and leaned down to whisper.“What?” Jericho murmured, his brow creasing in disbelief. “Harlan and Luke are dead?”His hand clenched around the fine porcelain teacup, and a wave of anger washed over his sharp features.Harlan was no mere associate—he was Jericho’s ultimate weapon in Vancouver.Luke, on the other hand, had been trusted with guarding Charles Kingston, another piece of Jericho’s larger plan.“Who did it?” Jericho demanded, voice vibrating with fury. “Who dared touch my
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Jarvis pinned Jasper with a gaze so sharp it felt like a razor at his throat.“Did you see it with your own eyes?” he demanded, his voice low and precise.Jasper swallowed hard. “No,” he admitted, “but Hank told me he saw him do it.”For a moment, Jarvis simply stared, and Jasper’s pulse thundered in his ears.He could swear his fate dangled by a thread beneath Jarvis’s cold scrutiny.Then, with a curt jerk of his head, Jarvis turned and strode toward the front entrance of the sprawling mansion.Soldiers had already forced Hank and Hugo down on their knees, and they trembled under the weight of his judgment.He halted in front of them, his voice as steely as his glare. “You—both of you. Who killed Harlan?”Hank, sweating bullets, jabbed a finger at Hugo. “It was him! Hugo killed Boss Harlan!”Jarvis’s gaze shifted to Hugo. “Explain.”Hugo’s voice came out dull, spent.“When I got there, Harlan was already on the floor. He was dead.”“Liar!” Hank spat. “You killed Boss Harlan!”Jarvis
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Marco stormed into the room, his anger barely contained.Charles Kingston sat comfortably, flanked by Bill and a few bodyguards from Vermont."Marco, you're here to join the fun too?" Charles grinned, leaning back in his sofa."Charles, I transferred my money. You said Vermont National Life Group would enter Vancouver, but why hasn't it happened yet?" Marco demanded.Charles chuckled, swirling his drink."I promised they would come, but I never said it would be today. Be patient, Marco. Are you already running out of money? I heard your gigolo business is thriving. Those old ladies are practically throwing their fortunes at you."Everyone in the room was aware of Marco’s primary business, but hearing Charles mock him still stung—especially since it was his money that had been lost."I heard your sister, Jasmine Kingston, is stopping the expansion. My money—I want it back.""She did?" Charles laughed, the sound casual, almost amused."Marco, if you're too scared to take a loss in busin
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Jessica slammed her hand down on the polished oak table, her voice echoing through the wide foyer.“Enough of this!” She glared at Alex, her eyes wild with desperation.“Hand over the antidote, Alex! We’ll count this as our loss, but I won’t let Charles die. Not like this.”Alex paused only for a split second, hatred etched into every rigid line of his jaw.Then he turned away without a word and strode out the grand entrance, his boots pounding hard against the marble floor.The echo lingered, mocking Jessica’s plea.Jessica’s heart sank. She could see it clearly: Alex had no intention of saving Charles.Charles clutched his side, trembling as unbearable pain crawled through his veins.Sweat poured down his temples, his face a mask of pure agony.“I’m sorry!” he shouted, his voice shaking as he fought to stay upright. “Please… just give me the antidote. I swear I won’t ever cross your path again!”His pride—once unshakeable—had shattered under the threat of death.It took everything i
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“Neisseria meningitidis.”“What the hell is that, a spell from Harry Potter?” Charles snapped, his voice already tinged with panic.Mr. Fleming adjusted his glasses with that smug little twitch of his lips.“It’s a bacteria, Charles. A nasty little bastard that sets your brain and spine on fire. Meningitis. Blood infection. Seizures. Hallucinations. You name it—it’s a party in your skull.”“Oh, delightful,” Charles groaned, clutching his neck. “My brain feels like it’s being skewered by hot forks already.”“Classic early symptoms: fever, neck stiffness, nausea, photophobia, altered mental state…” Fleming rattled it off like he was reading a damn shopping list, but there was a flicker of fear underneath his calm.Alex sipped his tea, legs crossed like he was watching a comedy show. “Wow. Bravo, Professor Pathogen. Remind me to nominate you for a Nobel Prize in stating the obvious.”Fleming shot him a glare, but Alex didn’t even flinch. “But it's funny, isn’t it? So close, yet you still
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“Hold on a damn second,” Mr. Fleming snarled, his eyes bulging with disbelief.“Are you honestly expecting me to swallow the idea that a mere human can diagnose a bacterial culture just by tasting it?”“This is complete nonsense! You must be cheating, you filthy brat. There’s no way you’d know my culture is Bacillus anthracis unless you peeked at my notes!”Alex merely rolled his eyes, looking bored.“Peek? Right. Because the smell alone wasn’t a dead giveaway. Let me spell it out for you, Professor Genius—I could practically sniff out your half-baked anthrax the second you brought it in.”“And the fact you tried to pass this off like some big deal? You’re not even professional enough to mutate it properly. It’s so basic, even a bored middle-schooler could’ve whipped this up in science class.”Mr. Fleming’s pride stung like a hornet’s sting.The smugness in Alex’s voice was grating, and it took everything for him not to let his anger bubble over.But when Alex listed every single ingr
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Charles slammed his palms on the gleaming marble table so hard that everyone in the room flinched.He fixed Alex with a scornful glare, lips twisted into a sneer that practically reeked of condescension.“Cut the crap!” he thundered, his tone rolling through the air like distant thunder.“Don’t you dare compare your lowly peasant life to mine. Seriously, take a good look at yourself in the mirror—if you can stand the sight.”Alex leaned back against his chair, crossing his arms with the kind of ease that only comes from complete self-confidence.“You always this full of hot air, Charles? If you’re too much of a coward to accept my challenge, just get on your knees, admit you’re a spineless poser, and apologize with one of your arms. Maybe I’ll find it in my heart to forgive your sorry behind.”Charles’s face went red as a brick, anger roaring inside him.“You—” he sputtered, seething so hard he could barely spit the words out.For a moment, he seemed torn.As the wealthy heir to the K
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Charles made it painfully clear he was out for blood this time, determined to humiliate Alex in front of the entire Kingston family.He leaned back in his chair, sneering as though he owned the room.“So, genius,” Alex drawled sarcastically.“You’re telling me this Lydia—the one who tried to murder Jasmine and backstab Jasmine Kingstons—is the same woman you wanted me to just let walk free? Are you off your meds, or do you have a permanent vacancy sign dangling in that empty head of yours?”Charles’s face twitched, eyes glinting with dangerous rage.“How dare you question me? Even if she’s a traitor, Lydia was one of ours. Who gave you the right to kill her?”“The Kingstons handle Kingston business, not some no-name punk like you! Ever think of choosing your battles correctly before butting into our family affairs?”Alex scoffed, a sharp laugh slicing through the tense air.“Oh, sure. I help clear out a scumbag who tried to assassinate your own flesh and blood, and instead of thanks,
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An hour later, Alex and Jasmine strolled through the grand double doors of Kingston Mansion as if it were a casual Sunday jaunt.At the center of the lavish sitting room sat Charles, flanked by Jessica (Jasmine’s mother) and an elegant old man with a posture so rigid it might crack.The old man’s eyes roved over everything with quiet calculation.Jasmine’s heartbeat thudded in her ears, but she managed a cold smile. “Mother, you summoned me. Spill.”Jessica’s expression was as frosty as the marble floors beneath them. “I want no family drama right now—only professionalism. Can you do that, Jasmine?”Jasmine turned to Charles and raised an eyebrow. “I assume you have some brilliance to share, big brother?”Charles steepled his fingers in theatrical calm, but his tone snapped like a whip.“Let’s skip the niceties. You and I both own shares of Kingston Pharmaceuticals, but the bulk belongs to Mother’s side of the family. They’ve appointed me to evaluate your… performance.” His smugness d
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Alex stood in the dimly lit alley, arms stiff at his sides, completely paralyzed by Jasmine’s audacious invitation.She stood inches from him, eyes squeezed shut, lips pursed like she was about to deliver the world’s most exasperated kiss.“Are you kidding me right now?” he blurted, heart hammering. “What’s wrong with your mouth? Need me to check or something?”Jasmine cracked an eye open, her mouth twisting into a smirk that sparkled with wicked amusement.“I’m letting you kiss me, genius,” she muttered. “Don’t tell me you’re too thickheaded to figure that out.”Alex’s jaw dropped.He was sure he looked like a landed fish gasping for air.“You’re messing with me,” he rasped, eyes darting away. “This can’t be good.”Jasmine rolled her eyes so hard he half expected to hear a clicking sound. “It’s not my fault you’re clueless. I’m practically giving it away here.”“…”“Look,” Jasmine hissed, leaning in closer, to Alex “I’m doing this once. And if you don’t take it now, then consider tha
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Henry stood tall, even though his knees were practically quivering under Alex’s gaze.Pride wouldn’t let him back down. After all, if he caved now, he’d never live it down.“Kill me? Seriously, pal? What, you think you’re some hotshot assassin?” Henry spat, his chest heaving.“Let me tell you something: You so much as graze me the wrong way, and your body’s gonna be nothing but confetti.”Alex cocked an eyebrow, then smacked Henry in the back of the head hard enough to make him stagger.The force felt like a semi-truck plowing through Henry’s skull.“Confetti, huh?” Alex sneered, stepping closer.“I just about rattled your brain, and guess what? I’m still breathing. Look, you threatened my family, so everything’s fair game now. Ready to die? I can make that happen—no problem.”Henry stumbled, heart pounding.He could practically taste death in the air, and it was nothing like his empty bluster.Dropping to his knees, he swallowed his shame as if it were a knife scraping down his throa
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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’
