The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 76

"It's working," Lyra whispered, her voice barely audible.

Her father, Joe Thompson, with some effort, managed to sit up. He swung his legs over the side of the bed.

"It's like a miracle," he murmured.

Lyra captured each precious moment on video, her mind racing with possibilities.

This was more than she had ever dared to hope for.

For the wealthy, nothing was more priceless than their health.

"Father, I'll go call Mom," Lyra said, standing up.

She quietly left the room, her heart pounding with excitement.

Meanwhile, Joe glanced at the smartphone beside his bed.

After being confined for so long, his mind was churning with thoughts. Taking a deep breath, he dialed a number he hadn't called in years.

"Alfred Kingston?" he said when the line connected.

"Joe Thompson?" Alfred's voice held a note of shock.

Joe had once been his fiercest competitor in Vancouver. "I heard you were bedridden after a stroke."

"My daughter obtained a medicine from a legendary doctor known as 'God's Hand.' I'm healed now," Joe explained, a hint of humility breaking through his usual demeanor.

Alfred knew of God's Hand. "Why are you calling me?"

"Use me," Joe said, swallowing his pride.

"I heard you've moved to Los Angeles, leaving your daughter to handle Vancouver. If there's any role I can fill, let me help. I have nothing else to do."

Everyone in Vancouver knew that Alfred and Joe were sworn enemies, as incompatible as fire and water.

For Joe to ask to work for him-it was a staggering gesture, setting aside a lifetime of rivalry.

Alfred asked,

refuse to lose as a father.

of silence, Alfred relented. "Alright, I'll assign you as a senior advisor to

take it.

well Joe's formidable reputation as a sharp mind. If not for pure chance, he might have lost to him long ago. “Joe, if you do well, I'll speak to the new king.

but I think my time has passed. This is the younger generation's era. I'll be content just being an advisor. Maybe you can help my daughter

you

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her father Joe and her mother Nancy at the dining

Dad," she began, glancing at Nancy, who was holding Joe's hand tightly, joy evident in her eyes at

recovery.

it's time for me to lead the Thompson family.

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brought us down. I never thought a

If the old king had won, we'd be as powerful as the Kingstons. But Alfred made the right call, and we backed the wrong leader.

of past mistakes heavy on his shoulders. "Now that I'm well again, I'll be working with Jasmine

sure?" Nancy asked, surprised. "You were

shook his head. "There's no shame in working with the

glad you're moving forward," Lyra said, sensing his relief. "And what about

Nancy replied. Her investment company was gone; she had little

to invest and five

narrowed.

"Billions," Lyra whispered.

lit up with newfound excitement. "There's no one in Vancouver with that kind of wealth-not even Alfred. Seems like

that Alex is Sophia's

really, where's the harm? Sophia might have the privilege of marrying Alex's body, but she knew full well that she's truly committing to his bank account. "Are you in,

Nancy said, feeling the old investment gears in her

the Thompsons, a new dawn was

***

"Chris, are you awake?"

saw Bianca standing in the doorway,

you heading

replied, leaning down to kiss him gently, "Be good while I'm gone. I made breakfast for you. See

at the