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."

he caught Bella's friendly tone. Jealousy flickered across

Bella asked. "We caused all this

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

offered Alex a bright wave. "We'll see each other again," she called, smiling broadly as

were gone, Owen gestured for his men to hop back into

vehicles, making no effort to clean up

fat stack of cash, tore

trash-letting them flutter

slapped against Alex's face before hitting

the cleanup," he sneered,

Stay away from Bella, or you'll

he stormed out, confident that a "beggar" like Alex didn't deserve another second

Chapter 245

his head

a flustered voice came from the doorway. "Oh

looking around as though

scattered money and couldn't resist scooping

counting it, she broke into a beaming grin. "Fiy grand! Where on earth did

and then threw money round to pay

be nice to have that kind of cash. Fixing

the repairs with it," Alex said, waving a hand dismissively, "and

the best boss Maybe we should

evening in Vermont, Bella sat down to dinner with her parents, recounting every detail of the day's

should've seen Alex-he was incredible!" she gushed. "He took

to

room.

mother, Lidia Kane, asked with concern, though her

the same man who

grown up," Bella insisted. "I know I messed up in the past, and I

dnymore."

lost the governor's position, enemies have been lying in

just an accident," Bella protested,

us," Jericho shot back, his voice

Vermont without permission. Times have changed-you

Bella tried to appease him with a playful, pleading look. "Just

day," Jericho growled. "Go to your