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

tense yet earnest. "Alex, tell me honestly did you

immediately, irritation

shoulders relaxed visibly, and

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

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

shining through her

indifferent. "I'd have done the

was steady, carefully

fragile thing, easily shattered, and he

emotional wall immediately. Her voice

was a total misunderstanding. No, many misunderstandings—but all of it stemmed from Charles's lies. I'm here to apologize

at her,

and deep. But beneath her proud, defiant eyes,

his tone

promises, only the tentative possibility

hoped the apology might spark

looking closely at him, she

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

woman forget how to

Jasmin Kingston had fallen hard for him. Honestly, how the

stared at her, eyes narrowing

Lancaster-proud, stubborn, and immovable. Changing? It felt

watching fire

anyone dared say love could change everything, he'd punch them in the damn

him desperately wanted to believe in the fantasy-a life together,

But another voice-sharper,

you're just handing her another dagger.Haven't you learned

.U

too late, barely scratching

mean

forcing a casual

me. If that's all you've got, you

head home. It's

I've hurt you, deeply. And I swear-I promise-it'll never happen again." Sophia knew mere words

start over, Alex," she blurted, her cheeks burning red but her voice

blinked, confusion and suspicion twisting his expression. "Where did that come from? That's not like

long. And now, just when he was shattered

twisted

took a deep breath, eyes unwavering.

body stiffened instantly, every muscle