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.

for the kids, then run to

back in his seat, fixing her with a sincere look. You're more gorgeous than she

rushed to Josephine's

a swig

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she was pretty, but she never believed them, always assuming they were just messing with

ever said something like that in such a straightforward,

chest, made her heartbeat

the moment could settle, a voice cut through the

here you are,

poised woman she'd been admiring was now standing

Sophia Lancaster.

you want?" Alex asked, his tone

hesitated, clearly unsettled by his

to apologize on her behalf.

staring off into the distance. “No need. It

mood shifted into

searching for

big was riding

voice, Sophia asked, "How's the

Josephine

gave a soft, polite smile.

from the food truck, then returned, standing there with eyes lowered like she was gathering

I sit with

to Alex, opening

them sat in a heavy silence that drowned out the

her voice tight with apprehension. "Alex... can I ask for

"Seriously, she's right

a slow breath.

with a mix of desperation

d you're gonna

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Group employs over a hundred people. If things go south, all of them lose their jobs. I'm begging you -please

tensed. "Remind me again-wasn't I just a fake a braggart with 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 instead, you backed Charles. How'd that work out for

Sophia's gaze fell.

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

heartbeat that felt like

"What do you want?"

to Jasmine." Sophia

me to talk

Sophia's shoulders sagged.

what was left of her pride, she nodded. "Yes. I need you to ask Jasmine

the mere

too high-Lancaster Group was on the brink, and she was determined to save

"Alex? Wow, you actually

let out a long breath, shifting his gaze to Sophia, who looked like she was carrying the weight of the world on

said softly, "Sophia came to me, asking for help

Jasmine's tone went

their assets, and drop my accusations against my dear brother Charles, then yeah-that's the only way this whole thing blows over." She paused, her voice

Alex. So tell me... is this