The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 164

"What the hell are you doing?!" Megan yelled as the cold drink drenched her from head to toe.

Josephine replied without missing a beat. "Right back at you, you psycho! Why'd you come here just to harass people? What's your problem?"

Megan narrowed her eyes. "Do you know who this guy is?"

Josephine shot her a bright grin. "Sure do. He's my bestie. If you've got an issue with him, you'll have to deal with me first."

“He's a scammer—a total gigolo! He trashed his ex-wife's company out of petty jealousy because Jessica Hilton treated him like a toy boy. Ask him if I'm lying!" Megan pointed a furious finger at Alex.

Josephine placed her hands on her hips, meeting Megan's glare with a fearless smirk. "I don't believe a single word coming out of your mouth. So scram, crazy woman."

Megan opened her mouth to retort, but all that came out was a frustrated hiss.

Her cheeks burned with anger. "Oh, so that's how it is, huh? Alex, big man that you are, always hiding behind a woman."

She shot him a bitter sneer. "Don't think you'll escape your problems. I've already called the whole Lancasters. You'd better not run."

Josephine lunged forward, ready to tear into Megan again, but Megan spun around and stormed off before she could say another word.

Alex broke the tense silence with a low laugh as Josephine walked back.

"Thanks," he said, lips curling into a half-smile.

She sighed, frustration still vibrating through her. "Next time, protect yourself from these nutjobs."

"Gentlemen don't fight with women-especially the crazy ones.'

Josephine rolled her eyes. "Yeah, well, you give them an inch, and they'll take a mile. You can't just let people like that walk all over you."

She groaned, rubbing her temple. "Ugh, she completely killed my appetite."

Alex chuckled, trying to shake off the encounter. "Tell you what-since you saved me, I'll treat you to some extra brisket. Sound good?"

She brightened instantly. "I'm a bottomless pit when it comes to good food."

He raised an eyebrow, amused. "How about a cold beer, too?"

"Perfect."

They laughed together, letting the tension of the encounter slip away.

In no time, they were back to chatting, sharing a second round of food and enjoying chilled beers

A few minutes later, Josephine's gaze wandered, landing on a woman stepping out of a sleek car. "Hey, Alex... check out that girl."

Alex followed her line of sight. The woman wore a designer outfit, her posture as polished as a runway model.

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Josephine heaved a small sigh. "Look at her bag. Probably costs a fortune. Must be nice to be so rich you never have to think about money.

at dawn every single day. Cook for the kids, then run

back in his seat, fixing her with a sincere look. You're

to Josephine's

a swig

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but she never believed them, always assuming they were

that

chest, made her

settle, a voice cut through

here you

she'd been admiring was now standing right

Sophia Lancaster.

Alex asked, his tone chilling

unsettled by his cold reception. "Iheard

her behalf. She was

staring off into the distance. “No need.

into an awkward

she was searching for the right words. Josephine

something big was riding on this

Sophia asked, "How's the

so Josephine answered instead. "It's really

soft,

then returned, standing

I sit with

to Alex, opening

of them sat in a heavy silence that drowned out the usual hum of the

Sophia inhaled, her voice tight with apprehension.

feeling Alex's reluctance, nudged him. "Seriously, she's right here asking for help

slow breath. "What

with a mix of

d you're gonna

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people. If things go south, all of them lose

nothing to offer? You didn't exactly trust me last time. I warned you about Marco, got Jasmine to drop the grudge against your mother so you could sign a contract... and

Sophia's gaze fell.

she was trying to steady herself. "I know... we made a mistake. We shouldn't

studied her for a heartbeat

"What do you want?"

Jasmine." Sophia

to talk to

Sophia's shoulders sagged.

"Yes. I need you to ask

was a bitterness in her voice, like the mere thought of depending on Jasmine stung her

high-Lancaster Group was on the brink, and

regarded her carefully, then pulled out his phone. "I'll try. But no promises." Sophia breathed a trembling "thank you" as Alex stepped away to make the call. "Alex? Wow, you actually dialed me first. What's the occasion?" Jasmine's voice was light and playful, that teasing note that usually made

a long breath, shifting his gaze to Sophia, who looked like

"Sophia came to me, asking for help

tone

my dear brother Charles, then yeah-that's the only way this

know that means I'd be sacrificing a lot, Alex. So tell me... is this really