The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 199

The Sub-Inspector sighed, like a man too tired to care anymore.

He raised his sidearm.

Viper shrieked, voice cracking in terror. "No, no, no! I made mistake but you can't just kill me! There's a procedure-a trial! I want my lawyer! There's still law in this country, right?!"

Alex glanced over his shoulder, voice cold.

"Relax, Viper. You won't be alone. Your boss Raymond's next in line."

The door clicked shut behind them as a single gunshot shattered Viper's last plea.

Sophia half-turned, just in time to catch a glimpse of Vipers body hitting the concrete in a lifeless heap.

They stepped outside, the faint evening light hitting their faces like a cruel reminder this was real.

Across the street stood Jasmine, flanked by her own bodyguards.

Her expression flickered with worry before twisting into a scowl the moment she spotted Alex's hand clutching Sophia's.

She stalked over in her designer heels, posture rigid, eyes brimming with rage.

"Well, well," she snapped, crossing her arms.

"Look who's having a grand old time. You disappear, make me chase all over town, visiting every police station- and when I finally find you, you're getting cozy with another woman?"

Alex blinked, genuinely surprised.

"Jasmine, it's not what it looks like. I-"

She cut him off, voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Don't feed me that bullshit. I spent the whole night digging you out of trouble. Meanwhile, you're hand in hand with another woman. I must be the biggest fool on earth to care!"

Sophia tried to speak, but her words tangled in her throat.

Alex looked from Jasmine to Sophia, and back again. "She was arrested because of me. I-I had to help her..."

"Then why

Both of

gave an exasperated

you collect women like trading cards. Congratulations, Alex-you've

she spun on her heel, hair whipping behind

took a half step to follow, hesitated, then cast a quick glance at Sophia. "Are you... are you okay if

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frosty as a winter wind. "G chase your princess. Don't pretend you

hard, then muttered, "Take a cab home," before

there, arms crossed, seething at her

more than that

at the corner of Sophia's eyes

street.

felt like a nightmare-blood, gunshots, twisted loyalties, and now this heart-wrenching mess.

on the sidewalk, Alex

wait! Please-hear me

on him, face

before I smash your phone and

complicated," Alex

a shootout... I had to protect her, keep her safe. That's it. There's

Jasmine narrowed her eyes.

"You swear it?"

"I swear."

him down like a hawk

suddenly it almost gave Alex whiplash, Jasmine's lips

yourself forgiven on account of your oh-so-heartfelt explanation.” Alex blinked. Her mood swing was sharper than a switchblade, and he couldn't help feeling like she'd just reeled him in with a

distance, Sophia stood rooted, arms clamped around herself, glaring at

meaning was crystal

her arm

go. I'll drive

can't. Not yet. There's someone I need to

"Who?" Jasmine demanded.

bastard who got me into this

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