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.

I told him," Alex

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skepticism evident. "Then why is he so

shrugged lightly. "I have no

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

curved his lips. "But I am

rolled her eyes. "You might have fooled him with your tall tales, but you don't fool me. Whatever you've done,

you think they might deserve a bit of humbling?" Alex suggested, a hint of mischief in his

herself, she felt a flicker

she couldn't deny feeling a bit vindicated seeing Peter hit them, especially after her family had

let Alex see

admit you're pleased," he

up," she muttered, trying to mask her

conceded, pulling out

quick message to Alfred Kingston before glancing back at Peter. "Good performance, I've forgiven you." Peter's face flooded with

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

your family

disbelief. How could anyone brag

face flushed as he bowed again. "I'm sorry if

Alex's command-so

sweating, feeling lucky just to

himself. "I'll take my leave now,

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

ing?"

to salvage the evening, Amelia instructed the Master of Ceremonies to proceed with the

began to take their seats, the atmosphere

us welcome the CEO of the Lancaster Group, Mike Lancaster..."

the shadow that crossed

tone. "Do

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She nodded silently.

gently. "There's

grab some coffee and

faint smile touched her lips.

out of the grand hall, leaving

simply to walk beside someone in

Ceremonies continued, "Please welcome

and striking young woman ascended the stage, taking the

of my cousin, Jasmine Kingston, who couldn't

rippled through

Jasmine's representative, often

to Jasmine's health issues.

has a message," Kelly continued, her gaze sharp as it settled

address a matter of