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.

to defend herself, but Alex abruptly

it didn't belong. I wish the best

Sophia's turn

a maelstrom of disbelief, disappointment, and

million years had she expected Alex to speak to her like

I'm utterly disappointed in you!" Sophia hissed

and stormed off, her emotions dangerously close

over.

in waves. Florance turned away as well, tossing a barbed comment over her shoulder. "Good. If you know your place, stop looking

a mocking laugh. "You're

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that moment, Charles

charming smile he had worn earlier

everything you said was correct. I spiked Sophia's drink. So what? Her family's practically begging me to marry

to believe you? Sophia's enchanted by me, and she'll always have my back. Nothing you say can change

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 done with her, I'll tear her entire family to

head back

last, the gentlemanly façade had fallen away, revealing something far more poisonous, like a serpent poised

with fury, Alex clenched his fists so tightly his knuckles cracked, desperately

on, his voice a venomous hiss: "You saved Jasmine's life when she was supposed to die. You twisted her mind to make

see fit, let others toy with her, record every sick moment, and spread it around until she finally understands just how cruel

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

a nearby table, sending shockwaves of alarm

Sophia cried in disbelief. "What the

but the words died in

knew she would

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

sever his family's partnership with the Kingstons because of him. Without hesitation, she struck him hard across the face. "Stay out of my

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