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The Almighty Dominance Chapter 143
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
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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
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 147
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
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 148
Sophia’s heart nearly stopped when she realized no one knew that the woman they were all so eager to banish was actually Jasmine Kingston.If her hotheaded mother and brother made a scene, the entire deal would be done for.The Lancaster family had clawed its way back from near-ruin once before—another disaster now might just seal their fate.But before she could make a move, Marco gently caught her by the wrist.“Sophia, there you are. I’ve got someone I want you to meet.”“This really isn’t the time, Marco,” she shot back, voice tight with nerves.He didn’t budge. “Wait. Tell me what’s going on.”She exhaled sharply, words tumbling out in a rush.“My mother wants to toss Alex out of here—and she has no clue that Jasmine Kingston is involved. She’s basically ordering him and Jasmine to leave, and if that foolhardy plan actually goes through, the partnership with the Kingstons might go up in smoke.”Marco shrugged like it was no big deal. “Sophia, that might actually be for the best.”
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Outside the Lancaster Building“Jasmine,” Alex said gently, “would you mind giving Sophia another shot at finalizing the deal with Kingston?”She lifted an eyebrow, crossing her arms. “And this is for your ex-wife’s benefit?”He hesitated. “I’m doing it for Abraham Lancaster. I promised him I’d see this through.”Jasmine regarded him for a moment, weighing his words. Finally, she exhaled, her posture relaxing.“All right. I’ll wait until they call me for the signing, then I’ll sign everything professionally. But I’m not stepping back into that hall—not after the way that woman treated me.”Relief washed over Alex. He squeezed her hand lightly. “Thank you.”Inside the Private SuiteThe scent of expensive cologne and polished wood filled the air as Sophia stood face-to-face with Charles Kingston, her heart hammering in her chest.He lounged in a leather chair, exuding a confidence so smug that it made her skin crawl.“I’ve heard everything from Marco,” Charles began, flashing a thin, cal
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Alex and Jasmine stiffened as a sharp, rotten stench drifted toward them.Bill sauntered forward with a casual arrogance, flanked by two grim–faced men whose clothes reeked like they’d been unearthed from a grave.He gave Jasmine a thin smile.“Miss Jasmine,” he said smoothly, “would you mind coming with us? There’s some important business we need to discuss.”Nerves on edge, Jasmine pressed herself behind Alex.“What do you want?” she snapped.Bill let out a low chuckle. “Well, I’m hoping you can return Charles’s money.”Jasmine’s eyes blazed. “He stole that money from me!”Bill shrugged, sounding almost bored. “Your family drama doesn’t concern me. If you don’t want things to get ugly, hand it over.”He lifted a hand, and the two men in black stepped closer, their rank odor intensifying.Before they could advance any farther, Alex spoke in a calm, measured tone.“There are too many reporters here. Let’s head to the parking lot. If you can beat me, Jasmine will give you the cash.”Ja
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One hour ago, the Lancasters had pulled up to the curb so fast it felt like they’d practically skidded to a stop.The sign above the storefront read “King of Herbal,” its chipped paint glinting in the morning sun.Sophia, Jack, Florence, and Florence’s youngest sister, Clara, climbed out of the car A warm breeze carried the scent of dried leaves and faint spices from the shop’s open door.Florence glanced at Clara, perplexed. “You said you wanted to buy a present. Why’d you bring us to this herbal place?”Clara, dressed in a sleek blouse and heels far too tall for an errand run, leaned in conspiratorially.“It’s not just any herb shop, big sis,” she whispered. “They’ve got something incredibly rare here—Verdantheart Root.”Florence’s brow furrowed. “Verdantheart Root? And that’s… good for what, exactly?”Clara’s eyes lit up. “I work for Jericho Kane, remember? He’s got a pharmaceutical empire, and this Verdantheart Root is the missing piece they’ve been hunting for years. If I snag i
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Jasmine swept out of the mansion’s towering entrance, heart pounding as she spotted Alex waiting by the ornate gates.Without a word, she wrapped her arms around him, pressing her face against his chest.“Just... let me stay like this,” she whispered shakily. “I need it more than I can say.”Alex held her close, voice gentle. “You’re doing better than you think.”Tears pricked at Jasmine’s eyes.“Why, Alex? Why is this happening to us? Why can’t we just laugh like we used to, back when everything was simple? Why does it have to be this vicious fight?”He sighed, resting his chin against her hair. “You know the answer—you have to protect yourself.”Her words trembled with bitterness. “I hate what I’ve turned into, but there’s no other way.”Hours later, the two found themselves by the rolling surf at the beach.Moonlight glittered on dark waves.Alex breathed in the salty air, trying to calm Jasmine’s anxious spirit.Then both their smartwatches buzzed.“A message from Charles,” Alex m
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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
