The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 314

After the fierce chaos of the battle subsided, Alex returned to the clinic just as

midnight's shadows stretched across the small building, yet its lights blazed like a beacon against the dark.

Pushing through the door, Alex caught sight of Sophia Lancaster.

For once, her usual icy demeanor melted into warm laughter as she chatted comfortably with Josephine.

It was an odd sight, unsettling yet fascinating.

Josephine noticed him first and rose swiftly, her face lighting up warmly. "Alex, you're back! Let me fix you some supper-"

"Thanks, but I already ate," Alex replied with a faint smile.

His gaze shifted cautiously toward Sophia, his stance immediately guarded as if expecting an ambush.

Sophia caught the sudden change in his expression and frowned deeply.

"Why the cold stare, Alex? You're warm as sunshine when you look at Josephine, but with me, you act like I'm about to bite. That actually stings."

Alex stared at her, utterly confused.

Had she hit her head? This woman, who usually glared at him with suspicion, accused him at every turn, and radiated distrust, was now acting hurt by his cautiousness.

"Seriously, Sophia, what brings you here?"

"To say thank you," Sophia stated simply, a small, genuine smile gracing her lips -something he'd rarely seen.

"You saved me from Charles. Without you stepping in yesterday, my life would be ruined. Turns out that charming facade hid a disgusting liar."

"Is that right?" Alex countered skeptically, bitterness edging into his voice.

"I'm sure your family is busy spreading stories about how I tried to assault you, and brave Charles was your hero."

Sophia's eyes flickered with frustration, her voice tinged with vulnerability.

"Maybe it's finally time I stopped swallowing everything my family feeds me without question. Maybe I'm tired of blindly following their rules just because they're older and supposedly wiser."

"That would certainly be a first," Alex said quietly, his defensive posture softening ever so slightly.

"Maybe I'm finally brave enough to trust my own instincts," Sophia murmured, her cheeks flushing a delicate shade of red.

"Aren't you even slightly impressed?"

Alex hesitated, struggling to read the sincerity in her eyes.

"It's your life, Sophia. If breaking free makes you happy, then good for you."

Her expression fell slightly.

had expected something warmer

pressed forward anyway, her voice tense yet earnest. "Alex,

irritation and disbelief

in you." Sophia's shoulders relaxed visibly, and

a real connection. Progress. And don't look at me like that—I've learned a

your boat," Alex muttered dryly, unsure how to respond to this entirely new version

sincerity shining through her eyes.

"I'd have

was steady,

way-the heart was a fragile thing, easily shattered, and he

noticed his emotional wall immediately. Her voice dropped to a

still angry? Listen, I know my mother acted horribly. It was a total misunderstanding. No, many misunderstandings—but all

at her,

But beneath her proud, defiant eyes, he glimpsed genuine

finally said, his tone cautious yet

promises, only the tentative

the apology might spark something fresh, something

been intimate with Alex once, and now, looking closely at him, she realized just

wasn't just decent-looking-he had that rough,

woman forget how to

Jasmin Kingston had fallen hard for him. Honestly,

stared at her, eyes narrowing

and immovable.

watching fire

could change everything, he'd punch them

of him desperately wanted to believe in the fantasy-a life together, filled with peace and

But another voice-sharper,

heart again, and you're just

.U

too late, barely scratching

mean you've forgiven

forcing a

misunderstood isn't new for me. If that's all you've

well head home. It's

you, deeply. And I swear-I promise-it'll never happen again." Sophia knew mere words couldn't mend the damage she'd done, but it was a start, and she'd risk anything for another

her cheeks burning red but

"Where did

long. And now, just when he was shattered and finally ready to walk away for good-she came

twisted

breath, eyes unwavering.

body stiffened instantly,