The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 160

Chapter 160

Aleostood atop the Harlan mansion, surveying the pandemonium below.

Down on the street, he spotted Marco racing along as if a rabid dog were nipping at his heels.

But that wasn't Alex's concern.

Yes, Marco had scammed the Lancasters, but Alex had warned everyone. They'd chosen not to listen. They'd let it happen.

His time was better spent on his own pursuits: finding more money, securing more elixir, leveling up.

There was a battle on the horizon, and his parents' enemy wouldn't wait forever. Careful progress was the only way forward.

A sudden buzz from his phone cut through his thoughts.

"Alex?" came the familiar voice of Ruth, the matron of the orphanage.

"Hey, Ruth. Everything okay?" he asked.

"Are you in Vancouver?"

"Yes. Need something?"

Ruth sighed audibly. "Josephine's in Vancouver on business, and now she's lost. Her phone battery died, and she can't find her way back. Could you help her?"

"Of course," he replied without pause. "Send me her number, and I'll track her last known location."

"Thank you, Alex," Ruth said, relief flooding her tone.

"No worries."

Meanwhile, Josephine sat on a cold metal bench, arms folded tight against her chest.

Frustration etched itself into every line of her face.

"Perfect," she muttered, glaring at her dead phone. "Stranded in the middle of nowhere, and this ancient thing doesn't even have a charger anyone recognizes."

A voice from behind made her jump. "You've got plenty of money, don't you? Why not just buy a new phone?"

She spun around, her face brightening at the sight of Alex.

He stood there with that same cool smirk.

"Alex!" she exclaimed, rushing over and grabbing his hands. "Thank God you're here!"

are you doing in this part of

and showed it to

at the card, Alex nodded. "I can take you

late." She tugged him toward the

a taxi," Alex

grimacing.

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"I'll pay," he said.

across her face. "Well, in that case

the cab, Alex eyed

Didn't you have money left from

"You wouldn't believe how many orphanages depend on us around Vancouver. Mom shares

to give,

what's this bank trip

Alex found his heart skipping a

refreshingly real way-no makeup, no fancy clothes, just her authentic,

explained. "Our orphanage in the slum area is finally being renovated. But we're still short on funds to finish

that place. "Didn't anyone else

her temples, "but we still need furniture and proper

Josephine straight into a private office, while Alex was instructed to

Mr. Kelvin-a heavyset man crammed behind

eyes gleamed the instant she stepped

orphanage,"

right to the point. "I'm here for the loan we discussed last year. We need a hundred thousand dollars to finish rebuilding the orphanage. The same interest rate as you promise

stroking his chin with greasy satisfaction. "A hundred grand isn't pocket change, Ms.

that. But you promised you'd help us. Even half

chuckle rumbled from his throat. "It's not just about the money. It's also

creased. "Excuse

know how this works. I've had my eye on you for a while. One night with me, and I'll

righteous anger. "Kelvin, do you even realize what

He sneered, openly shameless.

And you're in no position to refuse, are you? No other bank in Vancouver will grant

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be left with nothing but regret. Think about it: one

went ice-cold. "Are

fair trade," Kelvin replied, shrugging with faux inlifference. "I need a companion for the night, and you need funds. Win-win, don't

"You are absolutely revolting." Kelvin slammed a meaty palm on his desk. "Sit down! Walk out that door, and I'll make sure no

deals with you, Kelvin. You disgust me. In fact, just looking at

to an ugly red. "You dare insult me?! You should be honored I'd even consider you!" His curled as he

saint, when you're

Josephine