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

battlefield, Bella, and

dream of

capture her heart? Vermont's very

feelings? Please, Shane," Bella sneered

weather changes. Once Kelly learns

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

eyes flared dangerously. Her wild side

media or your latest actress fling? Want

all eyes widening with shock and

recent subdued days,

further as the hall's

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on Kelly Kingston, draped in luxurious elegance,

abruptly, her entire demeanor shifting to an embarrassingly soft glow, her voice dripping

turned

How are you

everyone else blinked, stunned by Bella's sudden

for him the wild, fiery woman

toward Alex, her eyes shyly cast downward

her voice

here." "Bella Kane," Kelly interjected coldly, eyebrow arched with icy curiosity, "you two know each other?" Four days ago,

steel, a silent blade aimed straight at

trying to secure Heaven Root from the

bigger plans," Kelly replied,

her smile radiant. "Exactly! Fate brought us

brittle smile. Just then, Shane jumped in, his tone overly eager as he poured her a glass of juice. "Miss Kingston!

scrutinized Alex, hostility darkening his eyes. "Bella, who the hell

fussing over Alex was an insult Shane's pride

green.