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..."

stopped short,

narrowed sharply, his tone icy

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

forward fiercely, her voice filled

think you are, Gilbert? Claiming credit for what I did. Sophia, are you

down, lady," Gilbert snapped back,

here—Alex is free because of me and Laura. Deny it all you want, but facts remain

his head slowly, his voice dripping with

fantasy you've invented in your head, Gilbert,

hesitated, confusion

trusted Lyra deeply, yet logically, Lyra, a fallen noble like herself, had no power

son of the Governor of Paris—a powerful

Lyra," Sophia spoke

this way? Gilbert deserves

clenched as

carefully, Sophia-I never asked for anyone's help. You can't force gratitude from me for something

anything. You did nothing, Laura did nothing.

Sophia slammed her foot on the before

blazing with

making such

scene?" Alex

as he rose from his seat. "Am I interrupting your precious date? Fine. I'll get out of

shot out, gripping his arm

you? I already told you, Gilbert and

Alex spat the words like venom, wrenching his arm

ever trusted me? They didn't help me. They lied to you, and you

you, Alex!" Sophia protested

Alex snapped back,

You chose to believe their lies over me. Don't drag me back into your

heart sank, guilt flooding

her how often she'd doubted

to trust

her sacrifices truly meant

I do believe

voice was raw with emotion, filled

you really trust me, you'll

now. Forget Gilbert forget Laura, forget whatever crap they've sold

eyes flickering uncertainly

her heart felt nothing for Gilbert, gratitude tugged

and Lura had released Alex when no

she really abandon Gilbert

Gilbert's voice was icy and

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