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The Almighty Dominance Chapter 154
Charles Kingston snapped awake on a grimy park bench, every muscle in his body screaming.Bruises covered him.His pockets were empty—robbed clean.His so-called bodyguard and driver had done this, beaten him senseless, dumped him here like trash, and taken everything.Then, his smartwatch buzzed violently against his wrist—an incoming call.They must have left his smartwatch because it was cracked—worthless to them.It was still strapped to his wrist, a mocking reminder of the power he used to have.“Mister Kingston.” The voice from his smartwatch cut through his daze.His lawyer.“What… what happened?” Charles croaked, throat raw.“I need to inform you, sir. The court has temporarily seized all your properties.”Charles froze. His heart thundered in his chest. Losing his properties could only mean one thing: he had lost everything.“All… of them?” he whispered.“Yes,” the lawyer said bluntly. “And I must resign as your counsel. You still owe our firm nearly a hundred thousand dollar
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“Quick! Surround this place. No one leaves!”A squad of heavily armed guards burst in, blocking every door and passage.The lethal aura radiating from their weapons made everyone’s blood run cold.“Who is Sophia Lancaster? Don’t make me repeat myself!” the leading soldier demanded, his gaze as sharp as a knife.Everyone froze in shock, watching the guards swarm inside. They exchanged confused glances.“Officer, what is going on?” Florence asked, mustering her courage.As an ordinary civilian, she had never experienced anything like this. Although she knew she had done nothing wrong, she still felt guilty.“Are you Sophia Lancaster?”“Me? No.”“I’m asking: who is Sophia Lancaster?” the officer repeated in a grim tone, eyes brimming with hostility.“I am…” Sophia slowly stood up, trying to appear brave. “Officer, what can I do for you?”“Come with us immediately to assist in an investigation!” the officer ordered.“W-what did I do wrong?”“We suspect you’re connected to the murder of Ha
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“Don’t any of you fret,” Jarvis murmured, his voice as steady as a loaded gun. “I’m not about to rip your nails off just for fun.”He spoke so casually that it sent a chill straight through the crowd. One look at him, and they knew he was perfectly capable of following through.Everyone shrank back, fear gnawing at their insides. This man had the kind of presence that made people obey without question.“Alright then,” Jarvis went on, folding his arms across his chest. “Let’s get straight to it: Were any of you involved in my brother’s death?”A wave of panic rippled through the group, like a stampede of anxious cattle.“Us? We had nothing to do with it!”“It’s true! We’re innocent!”“Lieutenant, you’ve got this all wrong! None of us killed Sir Drake!”Their frantic denials filled the air, each person terrified that a single misstep would seal their fate.“That so?” Jarvis let out a harsh, humorless laugh.“Jasper!” He jerked his chin, beckoning the limping man forward. “Take a good lo
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Sophia’s mind drifted back to the dream with Alex that had felt so vivid.Could it really have been Alex—the same man who used to protect her, even after everything that happened between them?Part of her wanted to believe it, but she quickly dismissed the idea.They were divorced.Why would he lift a finger for her? Besides, Alex wasn’t the sort to get involved in such dangerous affairs.It was impossible… wasn’t it?Suddenly, Jack’s furious voice broke through her thoughts, reverberating in the living room. “Marco Ashford! You slimy piece of dirt! I must’ve been out of my mind to trust you!”Marco only laughed, a cold, mocking sound that sent shivers down Sophia’s spine.“You’re all blind,” he sneered. “The whole lot of you. And don’t act like you just realized it. I did you a favor by ripping off the blindfold.”“Favor?” Florence spat, her voice trembling with rage. “I considered you family! You’re worse than Alex ever was!”Marco rolled his eyes, a contemptuous grin stretching acr
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Sophia stumbled into the room, flanked by a wary soldier. Jasper’s cold eyes flicked to her.“Hey, you,” he snapped at the soldier. “Tie her to the chair.”The soldier froze, clearly conflicted.Jasper’s voice sliced through the silence. “Do it—or I’ll let my uncle deal with you.”Pinned by fear, the soldier nodded.He took a length of rope and secured Sophia’s wrists and ankles to the chair. Her complexion turned ghostly white.Her voice shook as she pleaded, “Please don’t do this.”Jasper waved a dismissive hand at the soldier. “You, get out.”The door shut behind them, leaving Sophia alone with him.He inched closer, gaze dark with unbridled hunger.“You cost me my manhood,” he growled. “Now I’ll make you suffer.”Sophia’s eyes widened, her chest tight with terror. “Please, Mister Jasper, don’t—”“Shut up!” he snarled, striking her across the cheek.She gasped by the pain, head snapping to the side.Jasper’s fingers clamped around her jaw, forcing her to face him. “Don’t test me,”
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Sophia kept her gaze fixed on Jarvis, the man who’d just taken them captive.He practically radiated arrogance—enough to set entire villages ablaze.Yet here he stood, trying to appear as harmless as a kitten.“Miss Lancaster, I’m going to cut the rope,” he said softly, as though afraid to startle her.With a swift motion, he drew a military knife and sliced through the restraint. He paused a moment, then turned his face aside before speaking again.“Please find a pair of jeans in that wardrobe. I’ll let you and your family go. This was all a mistake.”A mistake? Sophia didn’t believe a word of it.Tigers didn’t just stop being predators overnight.Still, she wasted no time hurrying to the wardrobe.She dug out a pair of jeans she could find and slipped them on, all while watching Jarvis out of the corner of her eye.Surprisingly, he didn’t move a muscle.He stepped to the doorway and called out, “Soldier! Take Miss Lancaster to her family and escort them home.”“Yes, sir,” the young
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Alex stood atop the Harlan mansion, surveying the pandemonium below.Down on the street, he spotted Marco racing along as if a rabid dog were nipping at his heels.But that wasn’t Alex’s concern.Yes, Marco had scammed the Lancasters, but Alex had warned everyone. They’d chosen not to listen. They’d let it happen.His time was better spent on his own pursuits: finding more money, securing more elixir, leveling up.There was a battle on the horizon, and his parents’ enemy wouldn’t wait forever. Careful progress was the only way forward.A sudden buzz from his phone cut through his thoughts.“Alex?” came the familiar voice of Ruth, the matron of the orphanage.“Hey, Ruth. Everything okay?” he asked.“Are you in Vancouver?”“Yes. Need something?”Ruth sighed audibly. “Josephine’s in Vancouver on business, and now she’s lost. Her phone battery died, and she can’t find her way back. Could you help her?”“Of course,” he replied without pause. “Send me her number, and I’ll track her last kno
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Alex didn’t waste any time.He snapped his leg up and slammed his boot into Kelvin’s face, as if the man’s skull were nothing more than a cheap welcome mat.Kelvin’s head whipped downward on impact, practically smooching the dirt off Alex’s shoe.Kelvin stumbled back, his fury twisting his features into a hideous scowl.“You bastard!” he spat, voice trembling with outrage. “Who the hell do you think you are, meddling in my business? You’re a dead man!”Kelvin turned on his heel, barking orders like an enraged drill sergeant. “Security—get your asses over here and take him out!”The guards rushed forward, but Josephine, always a fuse waiting to be lit, leaped between them and Alex. Defiance blazed in her eyes.“Touch him, and I’ll snap your bones like twigs!” she warned, practically daring them to try.One guard reached for her, only to find his arm twisted into a pretzel.Josephine hammered a kick into his groin so hard it could’ve knocked his ancestors off their family tree.He colla
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“Finally! You have spoken what you truly thought of me.” Alex’s voice quavered with disappointment.He forced a wry smile, though hurt was etched across his face.For the longest time, Alex believed he shared a deep, special connection with Sophia.He did everything in his power to nurture that bond. Yet, from Sophia’s perspective, there wasn’t even a glimmer of true attachment.It was as if Alex kept trying to construct a bridge out of thin air. Eventually, every man must recognize when to press on and when to walk away from a futile endeavor. “Fine, Sophia. I have overstepped my boundaries,” Alex admitted, his tone laced with resignation. “Maybe you’re not even worried about Charles drugging your drink. In fact, you probably hoped he would—so you’d have a convenient excuse to get together with him. Am I correct?” “What nonsense are you spouting?” Sophia snapped, frowning in anger. Florance stepped between them, throwing a scornful glance at Alex. “If you already know all that,
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Florence and Jack glowered by the window, practically brimming with poisonous contempt as they tore into Alex’s name.“I swear to God,” Jack hissed, slamming his palm on the table, “the world’s gone completely insane if that incompetent asswipe actually owns this hotel.”Florence leaned forward with a vicious glare, her words dripping with venom. “You’re telling me. That leech is just mooching off Jasmine’s good graces. Without her pity, he’d be homeless, rolling around in his own filth somewhere.”Jack gave a low, humorless laugh, eyes brimming with envy.“He probably crawled on all fours, begging like a stray dog to get this place under his name. And don’t even get me started on the ‘man-whore’ shtick—if I wanted to stoop that low, I’d blow that loser out of the water. At least I’ve got a shred of dignity.”Florence scoffed. “Ha! Don’t flatter yourself, Jack. No one can sink to Alex’s level. He’s the champion of freeloaders. Now, Charles—there’s a real man: young, shrewd, polished.
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Sophia threw her hands up in exasperation. “Wait, Alex! That’s not what I—”She never got the chance to finish. Almost on cue, the supervisor bustled back into the fray.In a place like this—where VIPs clawed for dominance by tearing down their rivals’ dignity—those without status had few options. When elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers.Lacking any real authority, the staff had no choice but to bring in their highest-ranking official.After all, if one has no sword, one must learn to dance in the shadows of those who do.That official arrived in the form of a sharply dressed general manager, whose very presence could hush a room.Clearing his throat, he stepped forward with an air of cold efficiency.“I’m the general manager,” he announced, his voice cutting through the tension. “How may I be of assistance?”Jack practically shoved a finger in Alex’s face.“Finally! Listen up—we’ve got ourselves a freeloading loser over here,” he snarled. “I want him kicked out immediately
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Jack's face contorted into an indignant scowl."Hey! Get me your manager—right now!" he snapped.He punctuated his demand with a swift kick at the trembling young waiter sprawled on the floor. "I'm done dealing with amateurs!"The startled rookie flinched, eyes wide with fear.Before he could stammer out a response, his supervisor swiftly intervened, maintaining a practiced, polite smile as he helped the shaken waiter to his feet.“My apologies, sir,” the supervisor began.“Our manager is currently attending to three other important guests. May I ask what seems to be the problem? I’m sure we can work something out.”Jack sneered, looking the supervisor up and down like he was lower than dirt. “Oh? And who exactly do you think you are, butting in here?”"I’m his supervisor," the man replied evenly, maintaining his composure."This young waiter is under my supervision. Allow me to offer you a ten percent discount on your entire bill to make up for the inconvenience."Before Jack could r
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“Uncle Raymond.” Lyra crossed her arms and leaned back with a casual sneer.“Truth be told, I don’t believe in anything but cold, hard cash,” she said.“Speaking of which, how about the Cheval Blanc Hotel paperwork? Let’s skip the drama. Why don’t you have Alex sign and hand it over?”Raymond went deathly pale.Cheval Blanc had always been his golden goose—he’d never let go of that gem without a fight.But he forced a thin, unconvincing smile. “My lawyers are handling it,” he lied, fishing for time. In truth, he’d already told his bodyguards: if Alex refuses to cooperate, use force—hostage, murder, whatever it takes to cure him.Yet, the Plan needed to be changed, everyone suddenly realize Alex was no easy mark.One slap could kill a man, and the bodyguards seemed hesitant to test him again.Raymond realized he’d have to shift gears before things turned ugly.“Fine,” he spat, snatching his phone and barking at his legal team through a video call, “Draft the transfer papers for Cheval
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Raymond frantically dialed number after number, desperate for anyone who could save him.But every time the call connected and people arrived, the answer was the same—no one could handle whatever was tearing him apart from the inside.His breath came in ragged gasps, and blood oozed from the corner of his eye.A sudden wave of horror crushed him: he was running out of time. He practically stabbed at his phone.“Lyra…!”Lyra’s voice sounded maddeningly calm on the other end. “Uncle Raymond. So… have you finally prepared the Cheval Blanc paperwork?”“You little wretch,” Raymond snarled, his voice cracking with anguish. “I told my people to handle it, all right? Tell your man to get over here and fix me!”Lyra only snorted. “You’re the one begging for help, Uncle. Doesn’t seem polite to order him around like some lapdog, does it?”Raymond’s pain spiked; his vision blurred red. Still, he forced down his fury and stammered, “Fine—where’s Alex? I’ll come to him myself.”Lyra sounded almost
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Lyra leaned back with a smirk curling her lips. “Well, Uncle Raymond, I’m not sure you resemble anything in particular… but I trust Alex’s opinion on the matter.”Raymond snorted so hard it nearly rattled the phone line. “Huh! I have no idea how that tiny fraud managed to brainwash you. What’s his secret?”She shrugged with practiced indifference.“Beats me. Maybe it was just meant to be. Anyway, the clock is ticking. You’ve got half a day left before our bet closes. If you’re still as healthy as an ox by sunset, I’ll hand over the goods I promised. But I hope you’ve set aside your ‘payment’ for the cure if—and when—you need it.”Raymond’s voice turned coarse. “Payment? You’re not talking about those rare herbs from my vault, are you?”Lyra’s eyes rolled skyward as if she couldn’t believe his stupidity.“Don’t get confused, Uncle. The bet is simple: I wager my entire herb plantation; you wager that precious stash of yours. That’s separate from any cure you might suddenly find yourself
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“What do you mean, fix everything?” Sophia asked, her brows furrowing.“Sophia,” Florence stepped forward and grabbed her hand.“Charles has regained his position as the Prince of Vancouver. Right now, he has all of the Kingston power back. Our Lancaster Group and partnership are already safe.”“And he promised to help us eagerly. Meanwhile, he’ll try to recover the money that Marco took from us.”Jack arrogantly walked over, a smug grin on his face.“That means we can get our money back. This is all thanks to Charles.”“Really?” Sophia asked, still finding all of this hard to believe.It felt unreal."Of course," Megan sneered. "Or do you seriously believe Alex is capable of this?"“No!”Alex had only made a call to Jasmine, and as far as she knew, nothing had come from it yet.Charles had solved everything.Apart from his good looks, Alex was just an average man. There was nothing special about him.She must be delusional.“Sophia, Charles saves the Lancasters! We owe him.” Florence
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“What the hell are you doing?!” Megan yelled as the cold drink drenched her from head to toe.Josephine replied without missing a beat. “Right back at you, you psycho! Why’d you come here just to harass people? What’s your problem?”Megan narrowed her eyes. “Do you know who this guy is?”Josephine shot her a bright grin. “Sure do. He’s my bestie. If you’ve got an issue with him, you’ll have to deal with me first.”“He’s a scammer—a total gigolo! He trashed his ex-wife’s company out of petty jealousy because Jessica Hilton treated him like a toy boy. Ask him if I’m lying!” Megan pointed a furious finger at Alex.Josephine placed her hands on her hips, meeting Megan’s glare with a fearless smirk. “I don’t believe a single word coming out of your mouth. So scram, crazy woman.”Megan opened her mouth to retort, but all that came out was a frustrated hiss.Her cheeks burned with anger. “Oh, so that’s how it is, huh? Alex, big man that you are, always hiding behind a woman.”She shot him a
