The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 71

Chapter 71

Sophia stood at the centre of the banquet hall, her eyes fixed on Alex, who lingered unobtrusively in the corner.

Words caught in her throat as confusion and disbelief swirled within her.

How had Alex managed to make Peter Smith, of all people, tremble with fear? Even the powerful Lancaster family couldn't command such a reaction from him. Watching Peter's desperate pleas, she was certain Alex must have tricked him somehow-probably with his usual swagger and exaggerated tales.

He was, after all, the king of braggarts.

At least she hadn't been gullible enough to fall for his antics like poor Peter had.

"Peter, please stand up. People are watching," Sophia urged softly, a flush of embarrassment creeping up her neck

Peter remained kneeling, his head bowed low.

"Miss Sophia, I beg you-promise me you'll help secure Mr. Alex's forgiveness. Only then will I rise."

"Fine, fine," she relented, hoping to end the spectacle. "Just get up."

Nearby, Malvin, Mike, Amelia, and other members of the Lancaster family watched in stunned silence.

Peter, who moments ago had been raging and even struck them, was now meekly beseeching Sophia, as docile as a chastened child.

Mike, still smarting from the earlier confrontation, saw an opportunity to assert himself. He strode up to Peter with a scowl.

"What on earth are you doing, Peter?"

Without warning, Peter swung his hand, delivering a sharp slap to Mike's face.

"I'm putting you in your place!" he snapped. "Who are you to disrespect Mr. Alex? Stay out of my sight, or you'll regret it every time we cross paths!"

Mike stumbled back, shock and humiliation evident on his face.

He quickly retreated, not daring to provoke Peter further.

"Mr. Smith, please refrain from striking my family," Sophia interjected firmly.

Peter immediately lowered his head. "Yes, Miss Sophia. I apologize. It won't happen again."

Sophia shook her head, exasperated, and turned toward Alex, who stood watching the scene unfold with an inscrutable expression.

Peter trailed closely behind her, his demeanor a mix of fear and deference.

Grabbing Alex's arm, she whispered urgently, "Alex, what on earth did you do to him?"

"I didn't do anything. He approached me, claiming he was engaged to you."

"That's not happening!" she snapped, irritation flaring.

exactly what I told him,"

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evident. "Then why is he so afraid of

shrugged lightly. "I

her eyes. "You must have tricked him, pretending to be

curved his

with your tall tales, but you don't

of humbling?" Alex suggested, a

and despite herself,

a bit vindicated seeing Peter hit them,

she couldn't let Alex

pleased,"

her grin with a

pulling

to Alfred Kingston before glancing back at Peter. "Good performance, I've forgiven you." Peter's face flooded with relief, as if a tremendous

bowed deeply. "Thank you, Mr. Alex. I will never forget this kindness! If you ever need anything, just call me- I'll do whatever

"You and your family are

disbelief. How could

again. "I'm sorry if our family isn't worthy

follow Alex's

feeling lucky just

take my leave now,

Peter departed, Sophia turned to Alex, her eyes searching. "How on earth does he believe all

ing?"

instructed the Master of Ceremonies to proceed with the

began to take their seats, the atmosphere shifting as the

Lancaster Group, Mike Lancaster..." the announcer's voice echoed through

at Sophia, noticing the shadow that crossed

"Do

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She nodded silently.

step out, then," he suggested gently. "There's a cozy

can grab

touched her

of the grand hall, leaving behind the glittering chandeliers

kindest act is simply to walk beside someone in their

the Master of Ceremonies continued,

ascended the

my cousin, Jasmine Kingston, who

rippled

was well-known as Jasmine's representative, often

to Jasmine's health issues.

her gaze sharp as it settled on

address a