The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 338

Chapter 338

Sophia couldn't grasp why Alex was treating her so harshly.

Didn't he realize she'd given up everything just to ensure his safety?

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to think positively. Perhaps the military ordeal had left him shaken and unsettled.

Maybe he was just hurt, emotionally raw.

She stepped forward cautiously, eyes full of concern.

"Alex, what's wrong? Are you injured? Do we need to get you to a hospital?" Her voice trembled slightly with genuine worry.

Alex stared back incredulously, unable to fathom her thinking.

How could she be standing next to another man yet still pretend to care about him?

Was there something seriously wrong with her head?

He glared, bitterness coloring every word, "I'm perfectly fine, Ms. Lancaster.

Thank you very much for your concern. But maybe you should worry more about your date. Your boyfriend deserves your full attention."

"Boyfriend?" Sophia glanced nervously at Gilbert, instantly realizing the misunderstanding.

She turned desperately back to Alex. "No, Alex, you've got this all wrong. We're just friends."

Gilbert's expression darkened, eyes narrowing sharply.

"Friends? Sophia, we're discussing marriage seriously. At the very least, I'm your fiancé."

"Gilbert, please-" Sophia pleaded.

"No, Sophia, you listen to me," Gilbert cut her off coldly.

"You made a promise. Laura has already fulfilled her end of the deal. Are you really going back on your word after everything she's done?"

Sophia's heart sank painfully. She stared pleadingly at Alex, her mind reeling.

The deal she'd struck with Gilbert and Laura was the only reason Alex was safe

now.

And if they had fulfilled their obligations, she had to honor her side of the bargain. With a forced smile masking deep anguish, Sophia gestured toward Gilbert.

"Alex, let me introduce Mr. Gilbert from Paris. He has a close relationship with Laura. You got out so quickly thanks to..."

her sacrifice, but stopped short, unwilling

eyes narrowed sharply, his tone icy and

what you're trying to imply here, but neither he nor Laura

forward fiercely, her

credit for what I

lady," Gilbert snapped back, eyes flashing with

no need to get so defensive about your boyfriend. The proof is standing right here—Alex is free because

head slowly, his voice dripping with

invented in your head, Gilbert, but you're seriously overestimating yourself. I never needed your

confusion clouding

Lyra, a fallen noble like herself, had no power to

the son of the Governor of Paris—a powerful

spoke firmly,

treating him this way? Gilbert deserves

jaw clenched as anger surged through

Sophia-I never asked for anyone's help. You can't force

believing I owe you or Gilbert anything. You did nothing, Laura did nothing. Lyra helped me, Jasmine helped me. But you two? You're nothing but

her foot on the before forcing

blazing with

making such

Alex

dripped with bitter sarcasm as he rose from his seat. "Am I interrupting your precious

hand shot out, gripping his arm tightly. Her voice trembled with confusion and

Gilbert and Laura helped you. Why

Alex spat the words like venom, wrenching

didn't help me. They lied to you, and you were all too

Alex!" Sophia protested

Sophia,” Alex snapped back, fury burning in his

believe their lies over me. Don't drag me

sank, guilt

surged painfully, reminding her how often she'd

promised herself she would learn to trust Alex.

all her sacrifices

do

Sophia!" Alex's voice was raw with emotion, filled with bitter

you really trust me,

whatever crap they've sold

her eyes flickering

nothing for Gilbert, gratitude tugged at

released Alex when no

really

voice was icy and

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