The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 192

The clang of metal against concrete shattered the silence, and the heavy door groaned open.

A harsh overhead light snapped on, searing Alex's and Sophia's eyes until they squeezed them shut.

Their hearts thumped in the stale, suffocating darkness, though Alex wore a calm look that bordered on nonchalance.

A broad-shouldered man lumbered in, sporting a gut that looked like it belonged in a beer commercial.

He dropped onto a rickety chair beside the table, flipped a switch on the lamp,

and leaned in with a smirk that made Sophia's stomach knot.

"Pfft. So you're Alex," he drawled, voice dripping with contempt.

Alex kept his gaze steady, adjusting to the glare. "Yeah. I'm Alex. Nice to meet you, I guess."

The man's smirk widened. "You have any idea who I am?"

Sophia met his stare but didn't speak.

Alex simply shrugged. "Beats me."

The big man made a show of puffing up his chest. "Name's Bernard. Folks around here call me 'The Vampire. Not that I'm a bloodsucker by choice-I just do what needs doin' to get what I want."

Sophia's face went pale.

She'd heard that nickname-this inspector was renowned for extortion, cruelty, and turning prisoners into desperate, broken shells.

Everyone in the underworld knew it was best to stay off his radar or cough up cash if you fell into his clutches. But right now, she and Alex had no escape route.

Despite the tense air, Alex offered a polite nod. "Mr. Bernard. We've heard stories, sure. Seems you've got a... reputation."

Bernard picked up a cigar from his coat pocket, slipped it between his lips, and struck a match.

the rumors, let me lay it out nice and easy. We can do this the friendly way, or I can get real nasty. And let me tell you, 'nasty'

a plume of acrid smoke

Alex spoke first. "What do you

they tell me-and now the rightful owner wants compensation. You cough up what they want, and maybe I'll

a calm grin. "I didn't steal anything. That's my Ginseng, fair

"Listen, punk, I don't give

if

it's yours. You're on my turf now. My word

sneaky, underhanded thief, then guess what-you're a sneaky,

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at his words. This man's arrogance

That's hardly reasonable."

choices: Either strike a deal with Sir Raymond, or

keep you company. But, ah, let's just say a knockout like her might draw some extra attention behind bars. If you're cool with your 'delicate

eyes. His voice turned lethal. "You

I'll make

Sophia's chest tightened. She'd seen Alex's temper flare before, but never this

own terror, a small jolt of pride

just roared

so terrified, hotshot," he mocked, words

who thinks he can waltz in here and talk tough. I see your type

of eyeing

snap out of your delusional fantasy. If you're not ready to cooperate by then, I'll bury you and your beautiful woman so deep that even the cockroaches

your

names."

a final sneer, Bernard slammed the door behind him, leaving Alex

Outside the Police Station

Florence, and several other worried faces gathered outside the station, having just managed

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