The Almighty Dominance

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Chapter 243

"Finally, Owen is here!" Bella let out a delighted laugh, her eyes shining with relief.

Belial Scarlett! Are you alright?" The tall, broad shouldered man rushed toward them, completely ignoring Alex as though he were invisible.

He stood with a commanding presence, sharp-eyed and radiating an unmistakable air of nobility that set him apart from common folk.

"We're fine," Bella answered, her voice bright with gratitude, "all hanks to Alex, who saved us.'

"Oh, really?" Owen Whitman's tone dripped with skepticism as he raked his gaze over Alex.

"Bella, a man's face doesn't reveal his true character. You'd do we to sicer clear of strangers."

Suddenly, Owen's expression twisted. "Wait. I know you-aren't you the Alex who had the nerve to slap Bella?"

His eyes blazed with fury. "I've been searching everywhere for you after what you did to her."

Bella darted between Owen and Alex, her movements frantic.

"Owen, stop it! It was my fault, and we've settled it already. My father forgave the whole mess. Don't stir up more trouble!" she yelled, voice edged with

desperation.

Owen's jaw tightened as he stared at Bella, then he shook his head slowly.

"Bella, I'm just trying to protect you. You should keep your distance from this guy."

"I'll go wherever I please," Bella snapped. "Don't act like you can order me around, Owen."

"Fine, fine," he muttered, throwing up his hands in a gesture of surrender.

"Bella, let's not waste another moment," Scarlett interjected, her voice urgent. "We should get back home. Your mother's waiting."

Though the support team had arrived, the air still felt tense and unsafe.

“Alex, thank you so much. I owe you,” Bella said warmly, turning toward him. “I'll find a way to repay your kindness. Goodbye for now."

caught Bella's friendly tone. Jealousy flickered

tidy up this place?" Bella asked. "We caused all this damage;

replied, voice clipped. "I'll have my people handle it. You and Scarlett

a bright wave. "We'll see each other again," she

gestured for his men

effort to clean up

fat stack of cash, tore off a fistful of bills,

them flutter down

against Alex's face

he sneered, then leaned in

warning for you, punk: Stay away from Bella, or you'll regret

a response, he stormed out, confident that a "beggar" like Alex

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a lunatic Alex muttered, shaking his head

came from the doorway. "Oh my God,ex, what

around as though she'd

and

beaming grin. "Fiy grand! Where on earth did all

rich jerk decided to wreck the place and then threw money round to pay for the damages," Alex explained,

be nice to have that kind of

said, waving a hand

boss Maybe we should invite that man to come and destroy the place

Vermont, Bella sat down to dinner with her parents, recounting every

she gushed. "He took out those thugs with just

to reenact

room.

alright?" her mother, Lidia Kane, asked with concern, though her affectionate smile showed she was

same man

messed up in the past,

dnymore."

already? Ever since I lost the governor's position, enemies have been lying in wait, looking for a chance to

accident," Bella protested, pouting like a

Jericho shot back,

don't leave Vermont without permission. Times have changed-you can't just run

Bella tried to appease him with a playful, pleading

one day," Jericho growled. "Go