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!"

eyebrow. "What are you

from her pocket and showed it to him. "Do

card, Alex nodded.

tugged him

a

asked, grimacing. "No way.

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"I'll pay," he said.

grin spread across her face. "Well, in that case

the cab, Alex eyed Josephine

Didn't you have money left from

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

the type-good people who never hesitated to give, even when

what's this bank

Alex found his

beautiful in a refreshingly real way-no makeup, no fancy

she explained. "Our orphanage in the slum area is finally being renovated.

millions into that place. "Didn't anyone else pitch

houses," she said, rubbing her temples, "but we still need furniture and proper livable rooms. About a hundred thousand dollars more. If the bank's generous, maybe fifty- if we're

assistant whisked Josephine straight into a private office, while Alex was

found herself facing Mr. Kelvin-a heavyset man crammed behind a mahogany desk, his

eyes gleamed the instant she stepped

orphanage," Kelvin drawled. "What can

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

leaned back, stroking his chin with greasy satisfaction. "A hundred

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

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

brow creased.

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

flashed with righteous anger. "Kelvin,

He sneered, openly shameless.

I do. And you're in no position to refuse, are you? No other

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be left with nothing but regret. Think about it: one night. Such a small price

went ice-cold. "Are

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

his desk. "Sit down! Walk out that door, and I'll make sure no one in this city gives your orphanage a single dime. Your orphanage will rot

trembling with fury. "I won't do any dirty deals with you, Kelvin. You disgust me. In

"You dare insult me?! You should be honored I'd even

some saint, when you're just a

Josephine