The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 326

The night was wrapped in a deep, tired silence, a quiet that told Alex it was finally time to close up the Clinic and catch some rest.

He leaned back, feeling the weight of the day press on his shoulders, ready to lock up and call it a night.

Suddenly, the front door crashed open, shattering the silence.

Jasmine stumbled in, eyes wide with panic, her hair was tangled and disheveled, and her breaths came in sharp, desperate gasps.

At the reception desk, Josephine shot upright, her chair screeching against the floor.

"Miss Kingston-what are you?" Josephine began, startled.

But Jasmine ignored her, eyes locking instantly onto Alex.

"Alex!" she shouted, surging forward, throwing herself into his arms. "I can't go anywhere else—I won't! Only you can help me. Please!"

Behind her, Alfred Kingston burst through the door, his tie loosened, his face pale and slick with sweat. He took in the scene quickly, his breathing ragged.

"Alex, I'm sorry for this. They couldn't stop her. She escaped from the hospital," he panted, his voice strained.

"Jasmine, please don't trouble Mr. Alex. It's just a minor injury; you don't need to stay in a hospital at all. We can take care of it at home."

Jasmine twisted around, her face contorted with dramatic intensity.

"Dad, you don't get it! The wound isn't something you can see it's inside me. It's deep. I'm shattered and scared out of my mind."

"After everything that happened today-the trauma, the kidnapping, being surrounded by strangers-Alex is the only one who makes me feel safe. I need to be near him."

Alfred hesitated again, a deep sadness creeping into his expression.

He felt responsible for Jasmine's kidnapping earlier, haunted by his inability to protect her.

"Jasmine?"

Jasmine's voice cracked with desperation. "I'm not going back! If you try to make me, I swear I'll throw myself out the window!"

"Jasmine!" Alfred gasped, clearly horrified.

She jabbed a trembling finger at her father, eyes fierce. "Go ahead-test me!"

Alfred stood rooted, torn between paternal authority and helpless surrender.

Finally, with a heavy sigh, Alfred turned towards Alex, defeat slumping his shoulders.

"Fine," Alfred conceded softly, bowing his head slightly toward Alex. "Please, Mr. Alex, can you look after her?"

"No problem," Alex replied calmly, nodding reassurance.

A moment of awkward silence followed as the three of them exchanged uncertain glances.

you still here? I'm fine

what about you?" Alfred asked

me. They'll take me home

bothering him now.

in his

Alex Please take good care

now. Don't

her eyes dramatically. "Father, go

head and

on his face. "What the hell was all that about?" he

composed, her eyes gleaming with

Alex," she whispered slyly. "Before my father barged in

night air felt thick with tension, each breath Alex drew seemed

need to go home,

phone, her eyes dancing mischievously as she dialed her

one steps inside the clinic

the phone shut and turned back

"So, where's your shower? I need to freshen

heart pounded like a wild drum as he walked her to his

to fall back onto the oversized

the bathroom, Jasmine stood beneath the steaming spray,

end of her innocence-her heart fluttered at

she slipped into delicate lingerie worth

people's monthly salary, admir

fogged mirror, biting softly at her

the sight of Alex lying casually on

loosely draped over his chiseled frame, sent a

body.

her own racing emotions, then slowly walked toward

eyes locked, words

on the mattress,

kiss.

bodies, fueling an

felt his blood boil, his desire unmistakable beneath the thin

me, Alex," Jasmine whispered breathlessly, her voice shaking with raw

to lose himself in the moment when a sudden

fog as he reluctantly pulled away and moved to

surprise flickering in his eyes. "What are you doing

prefer staying with me," Josephine explained casually, a teasing glint in

a man and a woman alone... trouble

frowned, genuinely

knowingly. "Demons love cheering this kind of thing on,

thanks,” Jasmine called firmly from behind Alex. "I'm perfectly

slipping past Alex