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Sophia felt a sinking sensation, as if she were being asked to betray her grandfather.
Suddenly, Mrs. Lancaster interrupted sharply.
“Sophia, you need to ask that loser for the $100 million back. We need that money to secure Lancaster’s future with Kingston.”
“$100 million?” Sophia’s confusion deepened.
“Word is, you handed that nobody $100 million just for not sleeping with you!” Mrs. Lancaster sneered, her voice dripping with contempt.
All eyes in the room snapped to Sophia.
Lyra, her voice rising with fury, demanded, “You gave that loser $100 million?!”
“No!” Sophia quickly defended herself, knowing there had to be some mistake.
“He was just boasting again. I only gave him $100,000 for accommodation for not seeping here. Where would I even get $100 million?”
But Lyra wasn’t buying it.
She snatched Sophia’s phone aggressively. “Let’s call him and demand the money back.”
“But…” Sophia stammered, her voice shaky.
“No buts. You’re divorcing him tonight! Why leave any money with him now?” Lyra hissed, already dialing and connecting the call to the large screen for everyone to see.
She was determined to humiliate Alex–that pathetic fool who didn’t know his place.
He didn’t belong in their wealthy world, and they weren’t going to be his easy targets for some get–rich–quick scheme!
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Meanwhile, Alex and Jasmine sat frozen as heavily armed men yanked open their car doors.
“Miss Jasmine, are you alright? We were sent by your father,” one of the men, Arnold, said as he approached.
He was one of Alfred’s most trusted.
“I’m fine,” Jasmine reassured him, recognizing Arnold instantly.
Arnold then turned toward Alex, bowing his head slightly in respect.
“Sir, I’ve heard you helped Miss Jasmine. Please accept my gratitude.”
Alex stepped out of the car and waved it off casually. “No need. I just happened to be here.”
Morris hurried to Alex’s side. “Sir Alex, I’ve arranged another car to take you home.”
Before Alex could respond, his phone buzzed.
Glancing at the caller ID, he saw Alfred Kingston’s name flashing across the screen. He gestured to the others.
“Excuse me, it’s Mr. Alfred. I need to take this.”
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The group nodded with understanding. It wasn’t every day that the powerful Alfred Kingston called someone. “Master Alex,” Alfred’s voice began, “I don’t even know how to thank you anymore. The Kingston family owes you our lives.”
Alex sighed. “No need to make a fuss. We people from King well need to look out for each other.”
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“I’ll never forget this debt. Whatever you need, just tell me and I’ll make it happen,” Alfred promised sincerely.
Alex paused before speaking, his tone shifting to seriousness.
“For now, I need you to check your people. I believe someone might have planted a tracker on your daughter’s car and there’s a possibility she was poisoned with a slow–acting toxin earlier.”
Alfred fell silent, the weight of Alex’s words sinking in.
Finally, he replied grimly, “I’ll take care of it immediately.
As Alex ended the call, Arnold and Jasmine were already waiting by his side, the road now cleared of attackers thanks to Arnold’s men.
“Doctor Alex,” Jasmine said with a graceful bow, “I will take my leave now.”
“Take care,” Alex said as she and Arnold left with their squad in tow.
As Alex walking to the new car prepared by Morris, a new video call came through. (1)
“Sophia?” Alex muttered in surprise as he answered.
Lyra, along with the entire Lancaster family, stared at the screen.
Behind Alex, the rundown slums could be seen in the background.
Lyra’s lip curled in disgust. “What are you doing in that slum? Collecting garbage? Or is that where you live now?”
Before Alex could respond, she snapped, “Sophia wants her money back.”
“Why?” Alex frowned, clearly confused.
Mrs. Lancaster jumped in, her voice tight with irritation.
“That money doesn’t belong to you. We need it to ensure Lancaster becomes Kingston’s candidate.”
Alex’s frown deepened. “What do you need the money for, again?”
He had promised his grandfather, Abraham, that he’d help the Lancasters secure the partnership with Kingston, and they would get it without any issues.
Yet here they were, panicking about money for that?
Lyra rolled her eyes dramatically. “Chris’s father is helping us win the partnership with Kingston. It requires money–something a fool like you wouldn’t understand.”
Alex’s expression shifted from confusion to contemplation
He was a man with many secrets, and when he considered someone an enemy, he had a way of digging deep into their past.
People like him, with enemies everywhere, had to be vigilant.
He had already looked into Chris the moment he first showed himself.
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Chris’s father was Jerry White, now known as Jerry Roland the same man Alfred had fired just yesterday.
So, with complete honesty, Alex replied, “I don’t think Chris’s father can help you. Jerry Roland was fired from Elegance and Co. yesterday, and his son’s company, BioHealth Solutions, is going bankrupt since Kingston cut their partnership.”
A heavy silence fell over the room.
Then, like an explosion, laughter and insults erupted.
“Bragging again!”
“Idiot!”
“Liar!”
“Get lost!”
Chris’s face turned pale as Alex hit all the right points.
Sweat dripped from his brow as he stood up, shouting, “I can tolerate a lot, but slandering my father and my company crosses the line! How could someone like you possibly know more about my company than I do? There’s a limit to how much you can brag, and you’ve gone way beyond it!”
Turning to Lady Lancaster, Chris bowed deeply.
“If you actually believe this fool, then don’t bother sending the money. After all, it was you who came to us for help, not the other way around.”
