The Almighty Dominance novel Chapter 174

chapter 174

Chapter 174

Tasinine shot Mr. Wolf a glare so flerce it could’ve cut through steel.

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“Listen, Wolf. Be cautious if you want, but stop pointing fingers at Alex. He’s the only one here I actually trust.” WolfGabriel Wolf–folded his arms and threw a sneer Alex’s way.

“Word on the street is he’s a two–bit con artist who sweetalks rich women out of their money. Wouldn’t surprise me if he’s the rat in the room.”

Jasmine’s anger flared. She jabbed a finger at him. “Another word out of you, and I’ll shred our contract right here and now.”

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Gabriel raised his hands in mock surrender. “Fine. If you wanna cozy up to a possible backstabber, be my guest.‘ Jasmine ignored him, pivoting toward Alex with a remorseful look.

“I’m sorry. My top guards are in Los Angeles with my father, and the rest followed Charles. These elite soldiers? They’re from my mother’s side of the family.”

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Alex shrugged, calm as ever. “Doesn’t matter. We’re here for one reason–to get Kelly back. We’re not exactly on vacation.”

She offered a small smile of gratitude. “I appreciate that.”

With a curt nod to the gathering crowd, Jasmine barked, “Alright, everyone. On the plane. Let’s move.”

They boarded the private jet and took off, streaking across the sky toward the Vermont border.

Their destination: Jericho Kane’s secluded estate. The tension in the cabin was thick enough to taste–every glance from Gabriel was laced with distrust, every exchange loaded with unspoken threats.

When the plane finally touched down on a private airstrip, a solemn figure in a tailored butler’s uniform greeted

them.

He bowed low. “Miss Kingston, welcome to Vermont. Mr. Kane is expecting you in the main hall. Please allow me to drive you.‘

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He gestured toward a glossy black limousine, but Jasmine gave him a hard, unblinking stare. “No. I don’t trust a ride I didn’t arrange. We brought our own convoy.”

The butler’s expression flickered, but he stepped aside. “As you wish.”

The plane’s cargo hold opened, and three black SUVS rumbled out onto the tarmac.

Without a word, they followed the limousine through winding roads that snaked up a steep hill.

Jericho’s men seemed to materialize out of the fog, perched among the trees and shadows, eyes cold and unwelcoming.

Up ahead, Kane’s mansion loomed like a fortress on a mountaintop–a stark reminder that they were deep in enemy territory.

The SUVS halted in a gravel driveway, the crunch of tires echoing like gunfire in the still air. “Wait here,” the butler said, voice clipped. “Mr. Kane has been informed of your arrival.”

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Inside the grand entrance, Jasmine, Alex, and the rest were greeted by an unsettling silence.

It felt like stepping into a cage of predators.

The walls seemed to have eyes. No one offered a seat.

Minutes dragged by, growing thicker with tension, until they turned into hours.

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“What the hell is going on?” Gabriel finally snarled, his patience snapping. “They got us standing around like idiots!”

Jasmine pressed her lips together. She had no answer.

And Alex just watched, impassive and silent.

Then Jericho Kane made his entrance. He moved with a leisurely arrogance, as if every step he took was a command for others to cower.

Behind him, Vetala Kanchard and a squad of pumped–up goons advanced like a storm front, eyes full of challenge. Jericho’s smile was cold enough to freeze a river. “Apologies for the delay, Miss Kingston. Urgent matters. No offense intended.”

Jasmine cut right to the point. “Cut the bullshit, Kane. Where’s Kelly? Let her go.”

A low chuckle rolled from Jericho’s throat. “Let her go? Just like that?” He shook his head.

“Kelly killed one of my most prized students. If I release her without compensation, I lose every ounce of respect in this region. That’s not how I do business.”

Jasmine’s voice turned razor–sharp. “So what’s your price?”

Jericho’s lips curled in a predatory grin. “Simple. You owe me for my loss. That student wasn’t just any grunt–I poured a fortune into him. Training. Medicine. The works. He was meant to succeed me. I want half of your Kingston holdings in Vancouver. And that’s me being generous.”

Jasmine’s eyes flashed with anger. “Half my business? Over a single death? You’re delusional.”

Jericho spread his hands. “It’s a drop in the bucket for a family like yours. You’ll hardly feel it.”

“And if I tell you to shove your demands where the sun doesn’t shine?”

He let out a soft laugh. “Then Kelly’s future remains… bleak.”

She clenched her jaw. “You’re threatening me.”

“I’m offering you a choice.” He leaned in, his voice dipping ominously. “Or we can settle it with a death match.”

Jasmine’s blood ran cold at the phrase–a brutal, ancient means of settling grudges.

One side won everything; the other side lost it all. Three rounds of no–holds–barred combat, winner takes all.

Gabriel jumped in before Jasmine could speak. “A death match? Bring it on. I’ll rip through your whole damn team.”

Jericho’s grin widened, hungry for violence. “Excellent.”

Jasmine’s face twisted in anger. She spun on Gabriel. “What the hell are you doing, Wolf? You don’t speak for

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He shrugged, a cocky grin on his face. “I’m just doing us a favor, Ms. Kingston. I can handle them.”

Her voice dropped to a low hiss. “And if you lose? That’ll cost me everything,”

He snorted. “I’m not losing to these clowns. Just watch.”

Jericho’s men watched the exchange with quiet amusement Finally, Jericho purred, “So, Miss Kingston, the deal stands. Either cough up half your Vancouver empire, or stake it all on a death match.”

Jasmine couldn’t swallow the injustice. She refused to let him walk away with half her legacy. “Fine. We’ll do it. But first, show me Kelly. I want to see her alive.”

Jericho laughed softly, snapping his fingers. A pair of guards shoved Kelly forward–her wrists tied, her body bruised, face swollen.

She staggered, but her eyes burned with defiance.

“She put up quite a fight,” Jericho said, sounding almost impressed. “We had to teach her a lesson. She was like an unbroken stallion–no discipline whatsoever.”

Jasmine ran up to Kelly, slicing the ropes loose with a small knife. “Kelly, talk to me. You alright?”

Kelly swallowed hard. “Just a few bruises. I’ll survive.”

As she stepped aside, Kelly locked eyes with Alex for a brief moment–an unspoken exchange of relief and concern passing between them.