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Between Lust and Pride

Author: Risca Amelia
last update publish date: 2026-04-27 00:31:29

In a cornered position, a sudden idea flashed through Moza’s mind.

"I beg you to listen to my explanation first, Young Master," Moza ventured, her voice regaining its strength. "Little Miss Abigail asked me to read her a story. I sat in the chair, and for some reason, I fell asleep. Perhaps because today has been utterly exhausting."

Dastan’s expression remained unchanged, still radiating a dangerous dominance. However, he did not interrupt. He was like a predator who smelled a hint of deceptio
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  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   The Silent Harvest

    Dastan’s words instantly reignited Moza’s deep unease. A cold shiver of anxiety raced along the entire length of her spine.She had no way of knowing what else this man intended to extract from her. Was she truly expected to surrender everything to Dastan Limantara tonight?No, she wouldn't. No matter how desperate her circumstances became, she refused to sell her body to a man. She could not afford to deviate from her core purpose.Trapped in a suffocating dilemma, Moza resolved to dismantle Dastan’s defenses using a timeless counter-strategy: she would weaponize her own vulnerability.By projecting a fragile, helpless stance, she could flatter his ego and disarm his dominance before he could force her to her knees.Based on her understanding, an arrogant tyrant like Dastan would feel an innate satisfaction if 'his woman' displayed a profound need for his absolute protection and mercy.Gathering every shred of her remaining courage, Moza took a step forward. Her slightly trembling ar

  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   The Eclipse of Control

    Confronted by that agonizing choice, Moza resolved to salvage whatever remained of her dignity. Yielding voluntarily felt a fraction more dignified than being stripped by brute force.At the very least, she maintained a desperate shred of control over her own body.In a low, raspy whisper, she answered him. "I... I will take it off myself."Moza shifted a step away, creating a fragile, illusory chasm between herself and Dastan. With her back still turned toward him, she could feel his unblinking gaze drilling into her skin.It was as if his eyes had completely undressed her long before the fabric could even fall.Slowly, Moza leaned down and slipped out of her high heels. The dull thud of the shoes hitting the floor resonated like a gavel marking the official commencement of her surrender.Now, with the bare soles of her feet directly absorbing the icy chill of the floor, Moza felt progressively fragile. Her breath hitched in her throat as her fingers reached for the zipper at her bac

  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   The Unyielding Command

    The brief, intensely intimidating text message instantly shattered Moza’s peace of mind. Although her feet were still anchored to the floor, she felt as though her soul had already drifted far away from the lavish gala in the hotel ballroom.It was baffling how easily that man could control her heart with a mere handful of words, plunging her into a state of restless anxiety. It was as if Dastan possessed the uncanny ability to manipulate her thoughts from a distance.Rezon seemed to notice Moza’s sudden agitation, but he completely misjudged the catalyst."Just set the flowers down, Moza," Rezon said softly. "Don't let my colleagues' comments get to you. They are only teasing; there is no need to take it to heart."Before Moza could form a reply, the master of ceremonies announced that the couples' ballroom dancing was about to commence. The lights dimmed into a romantic hue as the staff began clearing the tables and chairs from the center of the room.Hearing the announcement, Moza

  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   The Floral Destiny and the Final Notice

    With a heart hammering violently against her ribs, Moza approached Rezon, who was still deeply engaged in a serious briefing with Professor Hendrawan.Boldly, she slid her hand through the right sleeve of Rezon’s high-end corporate suit jacket."Forgive the interruption, Young Master," she whispered near his shoulder. "A few acquaintances of mine are exceptionally eager to be introduced to you."Hearing Moza’s unexpected request, Rezon appeared mildly perplexed. His neat eyebrows arched upward for a split second, looking down at her with a gaze swimming with unspoken questions.Yet, in the next beat, the doctor offered a slow nod and politely excused himself from Professor Hendrawan. He turned his full attention to Moza.“Let us go and meet them then,” he countered smoothly.Moza tightened her grip around Rezon’s arm, guiding his strides directly toward the beverage station where Yohan and Alexa remained rooted. Throughout their short walk, Moza covertly monitored Rezon’s body languag

  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   The Divergent Track

    Despite lowering her head, Moza never stopped meticulously tracking every single movement executed by Yohan and Alexa. She watched them offer warm, enthusiastic handshakes to several prominent medical practitioners.Then, her heart skipped an absolute beat when she recognized two of the doctors in that circle. They were Dr. Fajar and Dr. Arya—Rezon’s corporate colleagues who had greeted them just moments ago.That meant...Moza’s mind rapidly leapt back to an old memory. She vividly recalled a social media post on Alexa’s profile, featuring a photograph of Yohan shaking hands with the Vice Chairman of Limantara Medika Hospital.If Yohan’s network had already penetrated that elite tier, then it was highly probable he possessed a direct connection to Rezon Limantara as well.Moza’s entire body went instantly rigid. Her mind spun at a chaotic velocity, connecting the scattered fragments of the puzzle. Unexpectedly, tonight was transforming into the absolute stage to validate her deepest,

  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   The Ghost of the Past

    "Mm," Dastan replied shortly.Observing his older brother's flat, unreadable reaction, Rezon pressed forward. "I will be departing for my colleague's reception now alongside Moza."Inwardly, Moza felt a heavy wave of unease. She meticulously monitored every subtle shift in Dastan’s features, terrified that a lethal spark of conflict would erupt right before her eyes.Reflexively, Moza slid her hand away from Rezon’s arm, weighed down by a bizarre, unprovoked sense of guilt.At that exact millisecond, Abigail’s high-pitched voice effectively salvaged the situation."Papa!" she called out from the upper landing, before executing a small, rapid run down the marble steps.At the sight of his daughter, Dastan’s hardened expression softened instantly. He turned his gaze back to Rezon."Depart then. However, do not return too late. Abigail typically waits for Moza before she can sleep.""Understood, Brother. I have a scheduled surgery tomorrow morning anyway, so I won't linger long," Rezon a

  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   The Phantom of The Past

    Sitting alone with Dastan at the dining table only intensified Moza's discomfort. She was far from accustomed to this arrangement, where she was forced to share a meal at the exact same table as the Young Master.The overwhelming awkwardness made every bite taste like dry sand, nearly impossible to

  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   The Exile of Valen

    Before Moza could step into the bathroom, Dastan walked over to the sofa and picked up a soft pink casual dress."This morning, I had Nuri fetch your clothes from the servants' quarters. You can wear this after your shower," he said, handing the dress over to her.Slightly taken aback by his unexpe

  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   Ambiguous Boundaries

    Moza felt the firm grip of Dastan’s hand on her shoulder. Her body felt like ice meeting fire—tense and cold, yet her back burned from the radiating heat of his frame.“I do not require assistance, Young Master. I can manage on my own,” Moza declined flatly. She refused to let herself become depend

  • Owned by the Five Dominant Masters   A Whispered Midnight

    Before Moza could press any further, the sound of tiny footsteps pattering closer to the door echoed through the hallway. The ambiguous conversation cut off instantly; both Moza and Dastan knew exactly who was arriving.Dastan quickly stood up from his positions that was entirely too close to Moza,

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