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.

every single day. Cook for the kids, then run to the restaurant,

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

rushed to Josephine's

a swig of her beer, unsure how

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she never believed them, always assuming they were just messing

that in such

chest, made

could settle, a voice cut through

you

she'd been admiring was now standing right

Sophia Lancaster.

you want?" Alex asked, his tone chilling the

unsettled by his cold

to apologize on her behalf. She was out of

staring off into the distance.

shifted into an awkward

for

big was

voice, Sophia asked, "How's

so Josephine answered instead. "It's really

soft, polite

truck, then returned, standing there with

sit

closer to Alex, opening up space.

silence that drowned out

apprehension. "Alex... can I ask

nudged him. "Seriously, she's

a slow breath.

flickered with a

d you're gonna

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south, all of them lose their jobs. I'm begging

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

Sophia's gaze fell.

made a mistake. We

a heartbeat that felt like

"What do you want?"

Jasmine." Sophia

to talk to

Sophia's shoulders sagged.

what was left of her pride, she nodded. "Yes.

voice, like the mere thought of depending on Jasmine

were too high-Lancaster Group was on the brink, and she was

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 him smile. But Alex couldn't bring himself

to Sophia, who looked like she was carrying the weight

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

tone

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

be sacrificing a lot, Alex. So tell me... is this really