The Almighty Dominance novel Chapter 156

Chapter 156

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“Don’t any of you fret,” Jarvis murmured, his voice as steady as a loaded gun. “I’m not about to rip your nails off just for fun.”

He spoke so casually that it sent a chill straight through the crowd. One look at him, and they knew he was perfectly capable of following through.

Everyone shrank back, fear gnawing at their insides. This man had the kind of presence that made people obey without question.

“Alright then,” Jarvis went on, folding his arms across his chest. Let’s get straight to it: Were any of you involved in my brother’s death?”

A wave of panic rippled through the group, like a stampede of anxious cattle.

“Us? We had nothing to do with it!”

“It’s true! We’re innocent!”

“Lieutenant, you’ve got this all wrong! None of us killed Sir Drake!

Their frantic denials filled the air, each person terrified that a single misstep would seal their fate.

“That so?” Jarvis let out a harsh, humorless laugh.

“Jasper!” He jerked his chin, beckoning the limping man forward. “Take a good look at these folks.”

“I’m here,” Jasper snarled as he hobbled across the room.

His eyes skimmed over the crowd and landed on Sophia.

A flicker of lust turned to dark resentment in the same heartbeat.

With his injury, he was no longer able to indulge his desires–even for such a captivating woman.

“Uncle, it’s her–Sophia!” he spat.

“She’s tied up in my father’s death. She was with her, and then–bang!-he’s dead. But she is safe. Looks mighty suspicious, don’t it?”

He flung his arm toward Marco, eyes blazing with accusation.

“And him! He’s always circling her like a damn guard dog, ready to jump to her defense. If she’s involved, then so is he! No way he’s sitting this one out!”

Marco stood there, jaw slack.

He couldn’t believe Jasper was dragging him into this nightmare.

“You got anything to confess?” Jasper demanded, fixing Marco with a piercing glare. “Tell me right now: Did you kill my old man?”

“No! No, it wasn’t me!” Marco pleaded, his voice cracking in terror Beads of sweat formed on his brow. “I don’t know anything about it! Please–you’ve got it all wrong!”

“Don’t know, or don’t want to say?” Jasper’s tone sharpened like a blade.

“Mr. Drake, I swear, I had nothing to do with your father’s death!”

“Then I guess you need a little convincing.” Jasper shrugged, a sadistic grin tugging at his lips. “Boys–teach him to talk.”

Two soldiers lunged forward, iron batons at the ready.

“Wait–damn you!” Jack suddenly roared, wincing through the pain in his injured leg. Despite the agony, his temper flared like a brushfire.

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“Do you have any clue who you’re messing with? That man there Marco Ashford! He’s tight with Kingston. You lay a hand on him, and Kingston’s men will come down on you harder than a hammer on a nail!”

Jasper’s eyes sparked in delight. “Hear that, Uncle Jarvis? This clown’s got ties to Kingston. That means he had every reason to go after Dad!”

“You telling me you’re Kingston’s accomplice, the one who put my brother in the ground?” Jarvis demanded, turning his glare

onto Marco.

“No! God, no!” Marco insisted, desperation pouring from every word. “I’ve got nothing to do with Kingston. This is all one giant misunderstanding!”

Jack shot Marco a nasty grin. “Why are you shaking in your boots, hen? Kingston’s on your side, aren’t they? These folks won’t dare lay a finger on you.”

“Shut your mouth!” Marco snarled, delivering a fist to Jack’s face.

He was practically shaking with fear. ‘Kingston’s finished–Charles Kingston lost his power ages ago. Meanwhile, Jarvis is a lieutenant with an entire army under him.

Who on God’s green earth can stand up to that?‘

“Marco!” Florence shouted, rushing to her son’s side. “How could you strike my boy? You called on Kingston the last time Drake went after Sophia, didn’t you? Can’t you do it again now, save us all?”

“For the love of–woman, keep your trap shut!” Marco was on the brink of losing it, sweat rolling down his temples. “These idiots. Don’t they see how dangerous Jarvis is?‘

“Save your breath,” Jasper broke in coldly. “We’ve got evidence. Now, how are you gonna worm your way out of this one?”

Marco knew his time was up.

When the water’s rising to your neck, you don’t waste breath complaining–you start swimming.

Without hesitation, he flipped sides in an instant.

“Evidence?” Marco spat, panic staining his voice. “This is all nonsense! Sophia only ended up at my place by chance that day. They gave me credit for helping her, but I never lifted a finger!”

Jack’s eyes narrowed. “So you didn’t help my sister at all?”

“Help her?” Marco snapped. “Use your damn head! You think I’d ask Kingston to rescue your sister? I was the one who handed her address over to Harlan so Drake could capture her. I’ve always been on Drake’s side!”

Silence fell over the Lancaster family like a tombstone. They stared at Marco, horror etched into their expressions.

“You… you sold Sophia out to Drake?” stammered one of the Lancasters.

Marco turned sharply back to Jasper.

“Go ahead and check with your men. They’ll tell you I was the one who handed Sophia’s address over, and I’ve got no ties to Kingston. That bastard cheated me with worthless stock, leaving me broke!”

A cry rang out from one of the Lancasters who had put money into that same company. “So Vermont Life is useless? It’s all worthless?”

Marco let out a humorless bark of laughter. “Sure is. Alex was right all along–Vermont National Life is nothing but an empty shell!”

Florence looked like she’d been punched in the gut. “But… you said we could exchange it at Vermont. How does a big company just go empty like that?”

“I lied!” Marco snapped. “All of it was lies. If you want to blame someone for losing your money, blame Charles Kingston–he’s

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the one who took it all!” He glanced at the family with scorn.