The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 172

"Feally! You have spoken what you truly thought of me." Alex's voice quavered with disappointment.

He forced a wry simile, though hurt was etched across his face.

For the longest time, Alex believed he shared a deep, special connection with Sophia.

He did everything in his power to nurture that bond.

Yet, from Sophia's perspective, there wasn't even a glimmer of true attachment..

It was as if Alex kept trying to construct a bridge out of thin air.

Eventually, every man must recognize when to press on and when to walk away from a futile endeavor.

"Fine, Sophia. I have overstepped my boundaries," Alex admitted, his tone laced with resignation.

"Maybe you're not even worried about Charles drugging your drink. In fact, you probably hoped he would-so you'd have a convenient excuse to get together with him. Am I correct?"

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Sophia snapped, frowning in anger.

Florance stepped between them, throwing a scornful glance at Alex. "If you already know all that, why don't you step aside? You have nothing to do with our lives anymore so back off!"

Jack sneered, his contempt almost palpable. "Mom, do you really think this loser is willing to let Sophia go? He's just after her beauty and money. He's a freak who doesn't know when to quit! Get lost, you pathetic excuse for a man!"

In that instant, Alex realized Florance and Jack must have known Charles planned to spike Sophia's drink-and had done nothing to stop it.

He could feel himself sinking into a situation he never should have been part of.

Perhaps it was time to accept that his connection with Sophia had reached its end.

One must know when to cut ties and move on.

opened her mouth, ready to

really sorry for sticking my nose where it didn't belong. I wish

was Sophia's turn to reel

maelstrom of disbelief, disappointment, and regret.

to speak to her like this-did he truly

in you!"

and stormed off, her emotions dangerously close to

over.

as well, tossing a barbed comment over her shoulder. "Good. If you

a mocking laugh. "You're one

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that moment, Charles

worn earlier

Her family's practically begging me to marry into it," Charles whispered coldly

and she'll always have my back. Nothing you say can change that. I

you this little fiasco only strengthened our bond. Soon enough, she'll be completely in love with me and begging for my bed. And after I'm

threw his head back and

something far

with fury, Alex clenched his fists so tightly his knuckles cracked, desperately trying not to lash

was supposed to die. You twisted her

winner in the end. You'll watch Sophia become my personal plaything. I'll drug her whenever I see fit, let others toy with her, record every sick moment, and spread it around until she finally

the final straw. Alex lost what little self-control he had left and slammed his fist into

of alarm through Sophia

in disbelief. "What

the

she would never

seized the moment, hurling insults at Alex. "you must be fucking jealous

to Alex, her heart pounding with fear that Charles might sever his family's partnership with the Kingstons because of him. Without hesitation, she struck him hard

Alex could see was the storm of pain, fear, disbelief, and