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..."

almost confessing her sacrifice, but stopped short, unwilling to burden Alex with guilt. "Thanks to

eyes narrowed sharply, his tone

here, but neither

her

you are, Gilbert? Claiming credit for what I did. Sophia, are you sure he's not

slow down, lady," Gilbert snapped back, eyes flashing

about your boyfriend. The proof is standing right here—Alex is free because of me and Laura. Deny it all

head slowly, his voice

you've invented in your head, Gilbert, but you're seriously overestimating yourself. I

hesitated, confusion clouding

yet logically, Lyra, a fallen

however, was the son of the Governor of Paris—a powerful figure who could genuinely

Lyra," Sophia spoke firmly,

this way? Gilbert

jaw clenched as

can't force gratitude from me for something that

I owe you or Gilbert anything. You did nothing, Laura did nothing. Lyra helped

foot on the before

eyes blazing

making such a scene,

scene?" Alex retorted

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

out, gripping his arm tightly. Her voice trembled

told you, Gilbert and

you?" Alex spat the words

lied to you, and you were all too

Sophia protested fiercely, desperation

snapped back, fury burning in his

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

sank, guilt flooding

surged painfully, reminding her how often she'd doubted

promised herself she would learn to

all her sacrifices truly meant

I do believe

buts, Sophia!" Alex's voice was

trust

Forget Gilbert forget Laura, forget whatever crap they've sold you. Just come

flickering uncertainly between Alex

for Gilbert, gratitude tugged at her

released Alex when no one

she really abandon Gilbert

voice was

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