2025-03-17 21:36:26
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 213
Clara stood there, frozen like a deer in headlights, absolutely blindsided by Jack’s lightning-fast move.Before she could even blink, he’d snatched the wooden box right out of her grip and shoved it into Kelly’s hands.“You slimy piece of trash!” Clara exploded, ripping the box back with a furious yank.“Steal my shot at a promotion, will you? Sister Florence, would you control your idiot son before I wrap this box around his neck?”Florence glowered at Jack, pinching his ear so hard he yelped. “You little thief, when did you decide it was okay to rob your own aunt?”Jack rolled his eyes, whining like a spoiled brat. “Mom, I was trying to turn a profit for us. Why blow money on something that won’t ever pay us back?”“Who said I won’t pay it back?” Clara snapped, holding the Verdantheart Root’s box to her chest like it was her baby. “I’ll double the money and throw it in your face if I feel like it!”Alex finally cleared his throat, attempting some sort of ceasefire.“Miss, what exac
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 214
Kelly threw back her head, laughing so hard it practically echoed in the room. “Five million for a piece of rotten root? That’s the best joke I’ve heard all year,” she sneered, her eyes flashing with glee.She had zero sympathy for Clara—she’d been waiting for the perfect moment to see her crash and burn.Clara’s glare could’ve sliced through steel. “Shut your mouth. Before I shut it for you.”“Ooh, scary,” Kelly drawled, raising a brow.“Try it, sweetheart. See if you can get within two steps of me without breaking a bone. Yours, obviously.”Clara’s cheeks turned a furious red, and she looked ready to fling the withered root at Kelly’s face.Florence, sensing things could only get uglier, jumped in.She flashed a desperate smile at Kelly, like a drowning woman begging for a hand. “Miss Kelly Kington, we’re from the Lancaster group—your partner in a few deals, remember?”“Didn’t you say you wanted the Verdantheart Root? We’ll sell it to you for just ten million. A bargain, right?”Flo
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 215
Kelly let out a delighted whoop, practically bouncing on her heels.“Alex, you lucky bastard! You took a gamble on half a million bucks, and it’s paying out like a goddamn gold mine. I can’t believe these are actual Verdantheart seeds!”Even Kelly, who’d seen her fair share of wild riches, couldn’t hide her awe.“I’ve never even laid eyes on something rumored to be worth hundreds of millions. But thanks to these fools letting it go, here we are.”She shot an incredulous glance at Clara and Florence—her tone cold enough to freeze blood.“Seriously, though, you two deserve a medal for Most Oblivious Sellers of the Year. I almost feel bad you let it slip away so cheap…almost.”Her words landed like a series of sharp jabs, making Clara and Florence look even more devastated.They had basically thrown away a treasure that could’ve netted them a fortune beyond their wildest dreams.From the sidelines, the crowd buzzed with fascination, envy, and raw disbelief.“Did I hear that right? Seeds
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 216
The night had been anything but kind to Jasmine.By dawn, her eyes were shadowed with fatigue, and every page she turned in her endless stack of documents felt heavier than the last.She hadn’t slept a wink. Just as she considered closing her eyes for a second, a firm rap on the door snapped her back to reality.“Miss,” the butler called from the hall, his tone measured but urgent. “Master Charles insists on meeting with you.”Without looking up from the paperwork, Jasmine sighed. “Insists, does he? Well, he can stay outside until he collapses, for all I care.”The butler cleared his throat gently. “He’s here on official business, Miss—claims he’s representing some of the stockholders. He also said he won’t leave until you agree to see him.”Jasmine’s lips curled in a wry smile. “Typical Charles. Gets a shred of power and thinks he can barge anywhere.”She finally set her documents aside. “Fine. Let him in. If he causes trouble, I’m sure you’ll handle it.”The butler inclined his head
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 217
Alex blinked in confusion.“I’m sorry—what did you say, Master?”The old man smirked.“You heard me, boy. This so-called ‘world’ is a grand fake-out. A cheap illusion. Have you ever bothered to question why you’re alive? What’s the purpose of life? Where do you go after death—and do you really believe you’ll live again once you’re dead?”A chill seized Alex’s spine. “Master, are you talking about reincarnation? We die, then return... but with a new life, right?”The old man’s laughter rasped through the room like a rusted nail scraping metal.“Don’t flatter yourself, kid. Who says you get a fresh start each time? What if, after you keel over, you snap right back to day one in the same tired script? Over and over. Like some glitchy video loop that never stops replaying because you’re too blind and clueless to notice.”Alex swallowed hard. “That’s... horrifying.”“Horrifying?” The master’s lip curled, contempt dripping off every syllable.“What’s really scary is that you’re alive right
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 218
Jack felt the blood rushing to his head, ready to let loose a storm of expletives.His shoulders were tense, fists clenched by his sides, when Florence stepped between him and the inevitable disaster.“Jack, enough!” she said, her voice cutting through his fury.“Clara’s your aunt. You’re going to show her a bit of respect. She came all the way from Vermont, and this birthday bash could help her make some connections. Let her head out with Charles and Sophia.”Jack’s glare shifted from Florence to Clara. “Oh, I heard it loud and clear, Mom. Helping dear old Auntie Clara rub shoulders with Miss Kane—great plan. Let me know when I can book my slot to kiss her ring.”Clara raised her chin and smirked. “See that? I’ll be on the fast track to the high life once I befriend Miss Kane. Maybe I’ll toss a few crumbs your way too!”That was the match on Jack’s fuse.He slammed his open palm down on the edge of an antique vase, rattling it violently. “Do us all a favor, Clara, and don’t make prom
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 219
Charles stepped into the hotel lobby when Clara suddenly clung to his arm with a dramatic gasp.She nearly toppled over, pretending to lose her balance.“Ouch—I’m feeling a bit faint,” she murmured, batting her eyelashes. “My blood pressure just dropped out of nowhere. Can you help me? I promise it’ll only be a few minutes.”Charles steadied her, concern tightening his features. “Are you okay?”“It usually never happens,” Clara replied, leaning in closer.“Just give me a minute or two to rest.” She pressed herself against him as if she couldn’t stand on her own, making sure everyone in the room could see how intimately she was hanging on.Sophia, standing a step away, rolled her eyes.Clara saw that and pounced on the opportunity.“Sophia, you said you needed to meet someone important—about those connections you were making? Don’t let me keep you,” she cooed.Sophia shrugged. “Sure, I’ll be upstairs in the banquet hall.” Without further ado, she exited.Clara didn’t even watch her go;
The Almighty Dominance Chapter 220
Clara’s fingers trembled as she realized she couldn’t keep up the charade any longer.She shot a desperate look at Bella Kane, who glowered down at her from the top of the marble staircase like a queen about to sentence a dead prisoner.“Miss Kane!” Clara pleaded, voice shaking.“Y-you have to believe me… I swear, it’s not what it looks like. This necklace isn’t mine. It’s Sophia’s—my niece—Charles gave it to her, and I just borrowed it for tonight. That’s all!”Bella’s gaze narrowed, eyes cold as steel.“Sophia Lancaster, you said?” she hissed through gritted teeth.“Is that the woman who waltzed in here with Charles? The one shameless enough to show off in front of me?”Clara nodded vigorously, sweat staining the collar of her dress. “Yes, that’s her. She and Charles… they came together, and I only tagged along.”“I… I confess I was envious of the necklace, so I took it for myself tonight. But this whole mess—it isn’t my doing, Miss Kane. Honest to God. Please… just spare me.”Bella
Latest Chapter
Chapter 265
"Alex? You again," Henry sneered, turning sharply with venomous eyes fixed on the man who dared interrupt his triumph."What the hell brings a lowlife like you here?""Just working," Alex drawled casually, his tone dripping disdain."But you still haven't answered me: Did you kill this brute to keep him quiet?""Are you out of your damned mind?" Henry scoffed arrogantly, looking down his nose at Alex as though addressing a rat beneath his boots."This bastard attacked innocent folks. I just did Vermont a favor—no thanks necessary.""You? A favor?" Alex's eyes darkened dangerously."I reckon you'd better come clean with your connections to Tommy and this big guy right here.""Connections?" Henry laughed scornfully, his voice echoing off the opulent walls."You accusing me of running the Vermont underworld, Alex? You really think I'm the mastermind behind all this?""Am I supposed to believe you’re innocent — along with everyone else standing here?" Alex fired back without blinking.Hen
Chapter 264
There was a deafening silence in the private room—a quiet so intense it could've shattered glass.Shock had stolen every word from their tongues; the spectacle they'd just witnessed had left them stunned, breathless.Moments ago, Shane stood tall as their hero, an idol of raw strength, strutting like a champion—but now he lay sprawled on the floor, beaten and discarded like a mangy dog.Who the hell was this bald beast that demolished Shane with such ruthless ease?"I'm Kelly. State your purpose clearly," Kelly demanded, her voice steady but edged with ice.The towering brute turned slowly, his leering eyes crawling over Kelly's curves, dripping with crude hunger."Such beauty wasted in this place," he sneered lustfully.Then his gaze slid sideways, recognizing another familiar face."Bella Kane? Good. Saves me the trouble of hunting you down. Your old man owes me plenty.""Enough!" Kelly snapped, stepping fiercely in front of Bella, shielding her protectively."Spit it out, what the
Chapter 263
“Just finish the bastard off,” Tommy spat dismissively, his voice dripping with disdain, not even bothering to consider who Shane's father was.The contempt in his eyes glowed brighter than the flickering neon signs overhead, ruthless and cold.“Yes, boss!” His thugs snapped in unison, eager for bloodshedMetal hissed through the air as iron batons emerged from under jackets, their blunt surfaces gleaming menacingly beneath the lights.“You clowns think you can impress me with this pitiful sideshow?” Shane sneered coldly, a sinister chuckle escaping his lips as he faced them down, unflinching.“Allow me to educate you fools properly.”With explosive speed, Shane launched himself forward, his movements savage and precise.His leg cut through the air in a ferocious arc, a brutal roundhouse kick that smashed one thug's jaw with a sickening crack.Blood and teeth sprayed into the night like confetti of violence, an artistry of ruthless aggression.The remaining men hesitated, eyes wide wi
Chapter 262
Some middle-aged men suddenly appeared, calling urgently for Kelly.“Miss Kingston, we have waiting for you.”Kelly glanced irritably at them, then at Bella, sighing softly as she leaned close to Alex's ear."Sorry, Alex, I have to deal with these vultures. Keep an eye out—I might need rescuing."Alex rolled his eyes dismissively."They're all weaker than you, Kelly. As long as they don't intentionally provoke you, their old bones will be fine.""Who knows," Kelly muttered with a resigned shrug, moving reluctantly toward the middle-aged men hungry for favors and connections.Bella swiftly seized Alex's arm, pulling him to sit beside her.She launched immediately into cheerful chatter, leaving Shane feeling awkward and ignored by the two women.Scarlett glared daggers at Alex, a storm of inexplicable irritation clouding her face."Scarlett," Shane hissed suspiciously, narrowing his eyes at Alex, "who exactly is that guy?"Scarlett smirked contemptuously, her voice dripping venom."Him?
Chapter 261
It was an evening at the Vermont Club—a sanctuary reserved exclusively for those who held Vermont's true reins of power.In the lavish hall, beneath chandeliers that scattered golden light, people sipped cocktails, pretending to enjoy the music while secretly plotting their next move, scheming how to slice the largest portion from the governor’s pie.Bella Kane slumped onto the velvet sofa, chin resting listlessly in her palms.In front of her, a lively group of youths laughed and sang, their voices echoing mockingly around her indifferent ears.Across the room, grey-haired power brokers exchanged cunning whispers, eyes narrowed with hidden agendas."Bella," Scarlett sighed impatiently from beside her, "your father tasked you to charm Kelly Kingston on behalf of the Kane family. So why are you sulking here like a deflated balloon?"Scarlett's voice was tinged with irritation and bewilderment.Ever since recovering from her illness, Bella had transformed from the fierce rock-and-roll q
Chapter 260
Jasmine strode forward, her heels clicking like gunshots across the polished marble floor, eyes blazing with barely restrained fury as she confronted Henry Dupont.“Careful, Henry,” she warned, her voice icy but edged with fire.“Accusations without proof could burn you alive.”Henry threw his head back and laughed bitterly, the sound cutting through the murmurs of anticipation like a razor blade.“Oh, isn't she priceless?” He swung around to face the crowd, his voice rising sharply, deliberately loud enough for everyone to hear clearly.“Do you all hear this nonsense? Last month, Kingston Pharmaceutical’s chief of medical research and his elite team lost all faith in Jasmine Kingston's sham leadership and abandoned ship. Who could blame them?”“Those brilliant minds took the SkinDew patent—legally theirs—and fled to Kane Pharmaceutical.”“They perfected SkinDew there, away from Jasmine's incompetence!” Henry sneered dramatically, relishing every scathing word.He jabbed an accusing f
Chapter 259
“The Emerald Elixir is dangerous?” Murmurs erupted like wildfire, spreading panic and suspicion through the hall.At the heart of the disruption stood a police officer, rotund with arrogance and disdain plainly painted on his flushed, perspiring face.His voice boomed obnoxiously, a smug sneer twisting his lips, “When I declare something dangerous, you better believe it's deadly!”Jasmien’s eyes widened in shock, her heart plunging to her stomach.This was a disaster she hadn't anticipated.An incident like this at her meticulously arranged press conference spelled doom.Even if the product was later proven harmless, Kingston Pharmaceutical’s reputation still hung by a thread.The media would pounce first—and by the time the truth surfaced, the damage would already be irreversible. The stain on their name could outlast the facts, lingering like a shadow.The word “dangerous” echoed ominously, branding the Elixir with a toxic stigma—a curse that could doom its commercial future.From a
Chapter 258
Charles stormed toward Jasmine's hall, only to halt abruptly, his jaw dropping in disbelief.The hall was already swarming, packed so tightly it seemed to ripple with anticipation.People jostled for seats, their excitement palpable, like sharks sensing blood.Staff scrambled to form a protective barricade around Dr. Joane, who stood serenely conversing with Alex, entirely indifferent to the seething crowd pressing closer.Jasmine watched gleefully, a predatory smile tugging at her lips.Clearly, using Dr. Joane as bait had worked far better than she'd dared hope.Standing tall, Jasmine seized a microphone, her voice ringing like polished steel through the restless chatter."Thank you all for your overwhelming enthusiasm. Unfortunately, due to the sheer number gathered here today, only our top ten customers will have the exclusive honor of consulting directly with Dr. Joane."She gestured grandly to the eager faces, eyes gleaming with triumph."For now, please find your seats. Our pre
Chapter 257
At that precise moment, the grandeur of Dupont’s event erupted into full bloom.The massive double doors swung open, and a wave of guests surged inside, voices rising with excitement as they scrambled to claim their seats.The atmosphere crackled with electric anticipation.Henry Dupont scanned the rapidly growing crowd, a smug, triumphant smile stretching across his face.They had finally outsmarted Kingston, beating them to the punch.Even Kingston's desperate, last-minute attempt at hosting their conference across the way was doomed from the start.Without guests, it was little more than a pathetic joke.Henry chuckled darkly, his heart swelling with arrogant satisfaction.The lord of Chicago had decisively won this round.Everything was unfolding flawlessly.By day's end, SkinDew Essence would dominate headlines and conversations, spreading like wildfire.Whatever scraps Kingston might later produce would simply languish in the shadow of his glorious success.His ambitious vision—
