The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 131

Sophia's hands were locked together so tightly her knuckles went alc.

Every breath she drew felt ragged, quivering with dread. Beside her in the car, Hanks kept his posture rigid.

He knew better than to lay a finger on a woman destined for Harlan Drake.

He valued his own skin too much.

"Listen up," Hanks sald in a low, steady voice. "You're about to meet Harlan Drake. Do exactly what he tells you. Man's got no patience, and he'll break yet if you give him a reason. One swing from him could shatter every bone in that slender arm of yours."

When the car finally stopped, Hanks threw the door open. "Out. Now. Don't make me haul you out myself."

Sophia's legs trembled as she stepped onto the gravel.

The mansion sprawled before her-its cold, imposing silhouette famed by perfectly trimmed hedges.

A heavy sense of foreboding clung to the air. Hanks clamped a hand around her arm and dragged her inside, the grand entry hall gleaming with polished marble floors and crystal chandeliers.

Without a word, he shoved her into a lavishly furnished room.

Inside stood Harlan Drake, phone in hand. The moment he saw her, his eyes narrowed.

He ended his call with a curt, "I'll call you back."

Hanks stood at attention. "Sir, this is Sophia Lancaster. The man who injured your son is Alex-her ex-husband. She knows everything about him. She can bring him here with a single phone call."

Harlan waved a dismissive hand, and Hanks hurried out without another word.

The door clicked shut behind him.

"So," Harlan said, his tone quiet but loaded, "you're Ms. Lancaster. You're exactly as stunning as they said. No wonder my useless son fought over you."

Sophia swallowed hard. "Sir Drake," she managed, voice unsteady "how is

"He's crippled," Harlan answered flatly. He motioned toward the sofa

"Crippled?” Her voice cracked, eyes going wide.

your son doing?"

"Sit," Harlan said, his stare hard. "I don't hit women-generally. You don't need to fear me if you don't give me a reason."

Sophia lowered herself onto the sofa, every motion laced with caution.

nightgown clung to her shape, offering her no

flicked

her, the cushions

hand reached for her smartwatch, curling around

fear twisting

cold and clipped. "Because if have to hurt you, it won't just be

hands shook as she activated the watch, connecting

through the city with Jasmine in

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the sight of Sophia's call, he

was sharp, bracing himself for whatever

wasn't Sophia's voice that came

snapped, "I'm sending you an

this?"

that way. I want

"If you hurt

now. Come alone if you want to keep

voice crackling through the speaker. "You're threatening someone under Kingston protection! Are you so stupid you don't realize Kingston will come and destroy every last one

tone hardened. "Who's that screeching in the

chuckle. "So your little friend is a Kingston man, is he? Well, I don't care if he's your favorite toy. I

"If you don't, Kingston will tear your fortress

eager to see you try," Harlan said with a sneer. "And if you manage to get inside these walls, I'll line the driveway with the

are. We're coming. "I'm not going anywhere," Harlan said evenly, then ended

to Alex, her

all the Kingston allies," she said, the threat of

to a sharp stop in front

stepped out, then opened

stood looked ready to protest, but he pressed a

softly. "But it's already too late for that. Do me a favor:

words had stripped her of

her close, letting her trembling body lean into his strength "I

Harlan punched

Kingston. If we prevail, their entire Vancouver will fall under our

the sofa, trembling, her neck pale in the overhead light. Harlan reached

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couldn't speak. Her thoughts spun in panic, and she hated How her fear

fuel for Harlan's

neckline of her