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!"

you doing in this part

small card from her pocket and showed

Alex nodded. "I can take you

late." She tugged

just grab a taxi," Alex

she asked, grimacing. "No way.

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"I'll pay," he said.

grin spread across her face. "Well, in that

the cab, Alex eyed Josephine

Community Bank? Didn't you have money left

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

hesitated to give, even when they had nothing

this bank trip about?" he

and for a moment, Alex found his heart skipping

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

is finally being renovated. But we're

invested millions into that place. "Didn't

rubbing her temples, "but we still need furniture and proper livable rooms. About a hundred thousand dollars more.

the bank, an assistant whisked Josephine straight into a private office, while Alex

herself facing Mr. Kelvin-a heavyset man crammed behind a mahogany

the instant

it isn't Ms. Everheart from the orphanage," Kelvin drawled. "What can I do for

here for the loan we discussed last year. We need a hundred thousand dollars to finish rebuilding the orphanage. The same interest rate

stroking his chin with greasy satisfaction. "A hundred grand

remained level. "I understand that. But you promised

his throat. "It's not just

creased.

into a filthy whisper. "We both know how this works. I've had my eye on you for

righteous anger. "Kelvin, do you even realize what

He sneered, openly shameless.

in no position to refuse, are you? No other bank in Vancouver will grant you a loan if

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regret. Think about it: one night. Such a

went ice-cold. "Are you blackmailing

Kelvin replied, shrugging with faux inlifference. "I need a companion for the night, and you need

down! Walk out that door, and I'll make sure no one

any dirty deals with you, Kelvin. You disgust

expression darkened to an ugly red. "You dare insult me?! You should be honored I'd even consider you!" His curled as he spat, "Acting high and

you're some saint, when you're

Josephine growled, her voice