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.

she had expected something warmer from

"Alex, tell me honestly did you try

irritation and disbelief sharp

shoulders relaxed visibly,

so hard, was it? We just made a real connection. Progress. And don't look at me like

your boat," Alex muttered dryly, unsure how to

continued softly, sincerity shining through her eyes. "Truly, from the

shrugged, deliberately indifferent. "I'd have done

was steady, carefully

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

his emotional wall immediately. Her voice dropped to a

acted horribly. It was a total misunderstanding. No, many misunderstandings—but all of it stemmed from Charles's lies. I'm here to apologize on her behalf. Please, Alex.

stared at

when wounds were fresh and deep. But beneath her proud, defiant eyes, he

Alex finally said, his tone cautious yet softer than

promises, only the tentative possibility

spark something

closely at him, she realized just how damn

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

a woman forget

fallen hard for him. Honestly,

stared at her, eyes

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

watching fire

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

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

But another voice-sharper,

in his head, "Open your heart again, and you're just handing her another dagger.Haven't

.U

apology felt too thin, too late, barely scratching the surface of years

this mean you've

exhaled slowly, forcing

isn't new for me.

well head home. It's getting

in her eyes. "Alex, listen. I know I've hurt 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,

cheeks

expression. "Where did that come from? That's

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

twisted game was

took a deep breath, eyes unwavering. "Come home with me,

body stiffened instantly, every