The Almighty Dominance novel Chapter 488

Josephine faced the reporters with steady, professional calm.

“War means killing,” she said clearly. “We should not initiate another conflict without legitimate cause. The funds allocated for weapons should be used to feed the poor and advance technology for public welfare.”

“See?” Lyra muttered. “She’s basically an angel. And I heard she still cries in secret sometimes. People say she still feels guilty about Alex’s death. She visits his tomb almost every month.”

Lyra took a sip of her drink, lowering her voice. “Writing poetry, too. Stuff like—

‘To be alive, and to know you are gone—

This is the greatest torment.’

You know that went viral?”

“That damn man,” Sophia muttered. “Even dead, he still leaves people heartbroken.”

“Oh damn Alex,” Lyra started again, wiping her eyes. “I seek you in the heavens, I seek you in the earth below; But nowhere in this vast world can your shadow be found.”

Sophia sighed.

“Your death has bound my life in frost,

Yet still I call your name.”

Then, as if her heart couldn’t take any more, she abruptly switched topics.

“I heard Keaton Knight already handed the Los Angeles governorship to Kelly Knight.”

Lyra shot her a look. “You really don’t keep up with anything outside Paris, do you?” she sneered lightly. Lyra had the best intel in the entire capital.

“Kelly became Vice Governor two years ago. She’s been running Los Angeles ever since. And last month she officially took full control.”

“Yeah,” Sophia breathed out. “Everything changed so much in just three years. Technology, culture… life itself.”

“I heard something else,” Lyra said quietly. “Bella is going to become Queen.”

“What? How? I never heard that.”

“Come on, Sophia. Aren’t you paying attention?” Lyra leaned forward. “Samuel Prescott, Logan, Keaton — they’re all backing her. They drove the massive reforms across Estoria. Three years of nonstop progress, all with the King’s full support. And while they rebuild the nation, the King stays silent, doing nothing, just playing with his women.”

Their bracelet-phones vibrated at the same time.

Lyra tapped hers first. A holographic three-dimensional document unfolded in front of them, glowing in the dim room.

The message was short, urgent, and brutal:

“Final decision on the Estoria - Prussia War. Mandatory meeting for all governors. Tomorrow morning.”

“Well,” Lyra muttered, exhaling hard. “We knew it would come down to a vote. Now let’s go there and give that bitch a big, loud no. I’m not marching into a damn war if it means I lose my money. Hell no. Never.”

Sophia nodded. “No one needs a war.”

And after three long years, it finally happened.

For the first time in decade, every governor in Estoria gathered in one place.

Each governor arrived with their military leaders, generals, and security teams. The atmosphere felt like a storm waiting to break.

When the voting began — initiated by Bella Kent herself — lines were drawn immediately.

Most of the old governors sided with Samuel Prescott and Logan, following their push toward Bella’s proposal.

But the five female governors stood firm in opposition:

Jasmine Kingston.

Josephine Everheart.

Sophia Lancaster.

Lyra Thompson.

Kelly Knight.

Their resistance froze the vote in deadlock.

And it had stayed locked for months.

“No matter what you say,” Jasmine declared, her voice ringing across the chamber, “I will never support a war.”

Josephine echoed gently but firmly, “I also refuse to approve military action.”

Bella suddenly grabbed her microphone. Her tone dropped into a cold, deliberate command.

“I want the six of us in a private room. I will tell you exactly why I’m pushing for war with Prussia.”

“No,” Jasmine shot back instantly. “If you have a reason, say it here. The public deserves to hear your truth.”

“Trust me,” Bella said, voice steady. “You’ll want this conversation to be private. You’ll regret refusing.”

Josephine folded her arms. “Governor Bella, the people deserve transparency. You cannot hide everything from the public.”

Bella didn’t argue. Instead, she pulled out a single sheet of paper and began writing a short message.

When she was done, she slid the paper toward Jasmine.

“What I’m about to reveal,” Bella said quietly, “you do not want anyone else to know.”

Jasmine glanced down.

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