The Almighty Dominance

At noon, their private jet touched down at the Kane estate.

The Kane family was one of Vermont's oldest ruling lineages, and their headquarters reflected centuries of power.

The mansion rose like a fortress of wealth, its sprawling gardens and ponds arranged by the most renowned feng shui masters.

Every tree, every stone, every ripple of water was placed to channel fortune endlessly toward the Kane bloodline.

Hundreds of guards patrolled the perimeter, their eyes sharp, rifles steady.

Bella walked at Alex's side, her fingers clutching the back of his shirt as if it were her lifeline.

She stayed close, almost sheltered in his shadow, her steps timid but steady.

She longed to pull him nearer, but shyness held her back, stealing her courage—

yet the fear of losing him kept her grip unbreakable.

"Alex, you're finally here. Please, help us check on Jericho-something's happened to him."

At the entrance, Lidia stood with her butler, her face pale and frantic.

"I'll check him," Alex said firmly. "Lead the way."

Lidia's eyes flickered with doubt. "Are you sure you can cure him?" Her voice cracked with panic.

"I can't promise anything," Alex answered. "I need to examine him first. If it's just an ordinary illness, it will be simple. But if it's rare, the outcome depends on the severity. Some things aren't easy to cure."

"Please-quickly. Follow me."

Lidia spun on her heels, frowning, and hurried inside.

Alex and Bella followed close behind until they reached a lavish ward filled with state-of-the-art medical equipment.

Specialists clustered together, whispering anxiously as they tried to devise a treatment.

On the bed lay Jericho Kane. The once-charismatic governor was now unrecognizable. His skin carried a bluish tinge, his lips darkened to a dreadful purple.

Alex stepped forward. He placed his fingers on Jericho's wrist, feeling his pulse, then checked his eyes and mouth. His expression hardened.

Jericho had been poisoned. Not by something ordinary, but by a venom so rare and vicious that only one name surfaced in Alex's mind-the Kingswell.

This poison was a secret weapon, forged by the Kingswell under the king's command-crafted to bring down the most dangerous of enemies.

And now, that same toxin had been unleashed on Jericho Kane.

But the king had given no such order. Which meant only two people could have released it-Kelly or Alfred Kington, former Kingswell.

They had dared to use the poison without permission.

"Alex... how is my father? Can you save him?" Bella's voice trembled, fragile as glass.

Alex's eyes lingered on Jericho before he spoke. "It's complicated. But I'll try." Because this poison wasn't just deadly-it was cunning.

It could splinter into one hundred and eight variations, each more insidious than the last, shifting form depending on how it entered the body and how much time had passed.

The poison changed automatically with the flow of time, twisting itself into deadlier versions at every turn.

And Alex knew he was facing one of the deadliest puzzles of all.

This poison was designed with no cure. Once it took hold, the victim was left to wait for death.

Scarlet's voice cut through the room as she stormed

and all

it! Why play games with his life—do you think my uncle

Lidia

"But, Aunt-"

Lidia's trembling gaze locked on Alex. "Please... tell me what you think of my

Alex straightened.

Kane, your husband has been struck with a poison unlike any other. Every thirty minutes to an hour, its properties shift-it

to kill. If we want even a chance of saving him,

want to hear! I want my

had once

no longer wanted the truth-only

one's perfect. Maybe he saved Bella, but every sickness demands a different cure. Poison is another world entirely. My mother already brought the best doctor for this. He's

"Who?" Lidia asked.

a calm voice answered. "Doctor Kevin

of figures in white coats

the front strode a thin, sharp-featured man, his eyes gleaming with cold

him walked a

Scarlet called, rushing toward

Lidia

Kane family had always been ruled by

Beatrice was the elder sibling and

any

had carried the patriarch's torch,

fallen gravely ill," Beatrice said

Dr. Kevin," Beatrice announced, smiling

at Oxford Medical School. His expertise in rare and

professor at Oxford?" Lidia's face lit up,

title alone meant excellence

prestigious medical school, surely he was more skilled

thought of Alex, the man beside

no one else could but wasn't

maybe even reckless, to let him treat

could not

anyone to touch my patient. I despise being

for? Step aside! There's no way your

underestimating him. But he can't cure this. The poison in Jericho isn't ordinary it's a fusion

Zit's a

a university professor can hope

a fool," Beatrice snapped, her eyes sharp

in the slums. Just because you pulled off a miracle

like you're equal to Dr. Kevin. Get out of the way before you waste more time and kill my

could you put Jericho's life in the hands

something else entirely. What happens if Jericho die? Who will bear that responsibility? You?"

Scarlet shot back coldly, "you're blinded by your feelings. Just because you like him doesn't mean he can save your father. Supporting him will only

her decision. She turned to Alex. "Alex, step aside.

heard of. I can

it will mean

on Dr. Kevin. "I'm warning you this

out a sharp laugh, dripping with

than Dr. Kevin. What a ridiculous joke. He's a world-renowned professor of medicine, respected in

don't even hold a proper license. What gives you the

could win against Dr.

you look

on the poison. Only ignorant fools speak so arrogantly when they don't even understand how dangerous this is. We're