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..."

short,

eyes narrowed sharply, his

I have no idea what you're trying to imply here, but neither he nor Laura had anything to do with my

her voice filled

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

down, lady," Gilbert snapped back, eyes

to get so defensive about your boyfriend. The proof is standing right here—Alex is free because of me and Laura. Deny it all you want,

his head slowly,

no clue what fantasy you've invented in your head, Gilbert, but you're seriously

confusion clouding

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

of the Governor of Paris—a powerful figure who could genuinely pull

Lyra," Sophia spoke

this

as anger surged through

help. You can't force gratitude from me for

into 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

the before forcing herself to

blazing

making such

Alex retorted

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

gripping his arm tightly. Her voice trembled with confusion

you? I already told you, Gilbert and Laura helped you. Why won't you trust

spat the words

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

Sophia protested fiercely, desperation

snapped back, fury burning in his

their lies over me. Don't drag me back into

guilt flooding her

how often

herself she would learn to trust Alex. Yet, now she was torn,

her sacrifices truly meant

do believe

was raw

trust

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

hesitated, her eyes flickering uncertainly

felt nothing for Gilbert, gratitude

Lura had released Alex when no

she really

was

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