The Almighty Dominance

Two of Charles's men tore down the valley in a frenzy, only to find wo vehicles smashed together and pinned by a fallen tree. Sprawled on the ground was a corpse, the sight so grim it turned their stomachs. Instinct jolted them to draw their weapons, scanning every shadow with anxious eyes.

One guard snapped open his radio, voice tight with urgency. "Young Master, Kelly's out of the forest. Two of our guys got

wasted."

Chris's reply exploded through the speaker.

"Are you all braindead? She's poisoned and barely standing, yet you let her slip through? Worthless bastards! Either find her and drag her back, or don't bother coming home!"

"Yes, Sir." The guard's voice was clipped, dread rolling off him in waves. He signaled to the others. "She's weak and poisoned- move it!"

The four men dove into the trees like wolves on the hunt, their fear of failure overshadowed only by their fear of Chris.

Back in the study, Charles stood tall, his tone deceptively calm as he addressed Chris Nolan and Bianca.

"Our dirty laundry's about to hit the wind. I need both of you to get out of here and head straight to Vermont."

Chris tried to argue. "But-"

"No buts." Charles's voice cut like a blade. "If Kelly sings, Jasmine Il come for me. She could even drag my father into this. You both are dead! I won't let that happen."

He turned to Chris, "You used to be the greatest knight in Vancouver. In Vermont,

I expect you to rise above that-be more than a knight. Be superhuman."

Chris hesitated. "I'm a criminal. The only reason I'm here is because you promised to clear my record."

Asly grin slid across Charles's face. "In Vancouver, you are. In Vermont, you're free as a bird. Jericho Kane rules there, and he'll set you up."

"Fine." Chris grabbed Bianca's arm with a grunt. "We're leaving."

Charles pointed at the door. "The private jet's waiting.'

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Bianca lingered, glancing back at him. "And what happens to you??

laughed, low

if Jasmine levels accusations, that's all they'll be-accusations. And if I clean this mess properly, she won't have

the door behind them when Luke and Bill strolled

No wonder your

mock concern dripping from

rude to insult the idiot we're supposed to protect. Even if

the hell

of Bill. "So he can stay a

them both, fury twisting his

Kane's disciples-sent to "protect him-but

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nothing but contempt for all of

icy calm into

one

sneered, longing like

Maybe Bill and I should just cut out the wait

"Don't underestimate her. She was

"Elite?

like a twig. "Then get the

over, clapping Charles on the shoulder hard enough

gave her that Aphrodite pill, right? We both know there's only one antidote. When I run into her, I'll enjoy every

scarlet, his fists

"You've pined after her

pitiful. But don't worry-I'll leave you with

vaulted through the second-floor window. A roar of an engine followed as he

shame and fury

they were closing in, mocking

chosen Jasmine to lead instead

instead of bringing him in, Chris had conspired to siphon billions from Kingston into his own pocket, ensuring Jasmine's control of

had secured a loan and kept Vancouver thriving despite

phone and called Jericho Kane. He wanted the power to usurp Jasmine's

in the dark corners of his mind, he knew he was shackling himself to the

ears, calling him weak, impotent,