The Almighty Dominance

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Chapter 153 Chapter 153

They made it to one of the biggest hotels in Vancouver in record time, with Lyra setting a brisk pace and offering no explanation.

She merely grabbed Alex by the hand and guided him up to the tenth floor lounge, where two men waited.

One was Lyra's father, Joe Thompson, looking healthier than the last time Alex had seen him.

The other was a man perhaps twenty years Alex's senior, built like an aging prizefighter with the kind of intense gaze that hinted he'd once been a force to be reckoned with.

His suit looked one size too mall, struggling to contain his bulky frame.

One glance at his cold, unreadable expression told Alex this was not a man to be trifled with.

"Mr. Alex, I'm glad you could make it!" Joe said, standing up the moment Alex and Lyra stepped inside.

The old man's voice still carried warmth despite his recent brush with death. "How're you feeling, Mr. Thompson?" Alex asked.

"Can't complain," Joe replied with a grateful nod. "I owe it all to you. Frankly, I wouldn't be breathing if not for that pill you gave me."

"It was nothing," Alex said humbly. He still remembered Lyra telling him how desperately her father had needed the

miraculous cure.

Lyra grabbed Alex's arm, "Alex, there's someone I'd like you to meet."

She motioned to the muscular man.

"This is Raymond Wellington, a renowned medical expert out of Chicago. He's got plenty of experience in pharmaceuticals- and collects rare herbs from all over, including Vancouver."

could respond, Raymond's eyes flicked over him

is the 'brilliant doctor' I've

old enough to drive, let alone practice medicine. This better not be

judge people on sight. I've seen Alex's skill

out a derisive snort. "Sure he does. If he's really as good as you say, then I don't mind letting him take a crack at me. Let's see if his

Alex replied, calm as ever. "It's clear what's afflicting you

Even the top doctors in Chicago need

limitation," Alex

ill-poisoned, in fact. You've been ingesting it

likely through your regular food or supplements. If you don't stop, you won't

some magical antidote next and try to bleed me for every dime you can. My body's too strong to be brought down by some

toxin."

won't save you from internal damage. Once

voice echoing across the lounge. "I've been taking the same

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tried to slip me anything. You're either delusional or a

Mr Wellington, I believe distrust is the mother of safety. But you shouldn't dismiss Alex so quickly. He saved my life when no

eyes. "Joe, I'm sorry, but you've clearly been hoodwinked. My guess is this kid fed you some 'miracle' remedy that was nothing

Lyra's patience snapped.

don't we make a bet?" she challenged, stepping closer and

eyebrow, intrigued despite himself. "You want

Lyra said. "If Alex's diagnosis is correct and you really are at death's door because of poison, you let him pick anything he wants from your precious

Raymond's lips. "And if I'm still alive and kicking by this time

herb yield," Lyra replied evenly, her voice laced with challenge. "I know you've had your eyes on it for

a low chuckle. "Well, aren't you

daughter runs the family business

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