The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 261

It was an evening at the Vermont Club-a sanctuary reserved exclusively for those who held Vermont's true reins of power.

In the lavish hall, beneath chandeliers that scattered golden light, people sipped cocktails, pretending to enjoy the music while secretly plotting their next move, scheming how to slice the largest portion from the governor's pie.

Bella Kane slumped onto the velvet sofa, chin resting listlessly in Her palms.

In front of her, a lively group of youths laughed and sang, their voles echoing mockingly around her indifferent ears.

Across the room, grey-haired power brokers exchanged cunning whispers, eyes narrowed with hidden agendas.

“Bella,” Scarlett sighed impatiently from beside her, "your father asked you to charm Kelly Kingston on behalf of the Kane family. So why are you sulking here like a deflated balloon?"

Scarlett's voice was tinged with irritation and bewilderment.

Ever since recovering from her illness, Bella had transformed from the fierce rock-and-roll queen into some frail, pink-tinged princess-a shift that left everyone baffled.

"Maybe I'm just not fully recovered yet," Bella mumbled lazily.

Scarlett's eyes narrowed skeptically. "Really?"

“Bella, tell me something," interjected Shane abruptly, flashing a grin as sharp as

a razor.

"Are you absolutely sure your father has washed his hands of the governor race?" Bella's patience snapped like a frayed string.

"Damn it, Shane, I've answered this a hundred bloody times! The Ranes are done with politics-we just want to enjoy our peaceful business life. Manipulate the world however you please; we couldn't care less."

"Perfect," Shane smirked with open relief. "Since Kelly Kingston is young, single, and available, maybe I should aim straight for her bedroom, eh?"

Bella scoffed bitterly. "Dream on, Shane. Kelly Kingston isn't a prize you can claim. She's the governor-mess with her and your sorry existence could end quicker than your pathetic love affairs."

with a hint of

a battlefield,

dream of every

else but me could capture her heart? Vermont's very own

Please, Shane," Bella

Once Kelly learns about your sordid online scandals, she'll chop off your

crimson. "Careful, Bella! I'm loyal, damn

eyes flared dangerously. Her wild side

to my face? Who exactly do you think you're fooling-the media

silent instantly, all eyes widening

her recent subdued

thickened further as the

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Kingston, draped

up abruptly, her entire demeanor shifting to an

turned heads

are you

stunned by Bella's sudden transformation, their eyes shifting

the wild, fiery

glided toward Alex, her eyes shyly cast downward openly

breathed, her voice trembling

two know each other?" Four days ago, Alex saved my

steel, a silent blade aimed

said quickly, voice tense, "I've been trying to secure Heaven Root

Kelly replied, her

on Alex's arm, her smile radiant. "Exactly! Fate

Kelly said, her words cutting like ice behind a brittle smile. Just then, Shane jumped in, his tone overly eager as he poured her a glass of

eyes. "Bella, who the

stunning women fussing over Alex was an insult Shane's pride couldn't stomach, jealousy turning his face an ugly shade

green.