Masuk"Ah, Alexander, let. go," I gasped breathlessly between the demanding presses of his lips.The sound of wet kisses and ragged breathing filled the silence of the room this morning. Alexander did not grant a single millimeter of space. One of his large hands moved quickly to the back of my neck, tangling in my messy hair and holding my head so I could not evade. His thumb pressed against my jaw gently but firmly, forcing me to open my mouth. When I gasped in surprise, his tongue immediately breached, sweeping through my mouth with a bold, intoxicating stroke. The fresh mint taste of his toothpaste mixed with a thick warmth.My heart thudded wildly inside my chest, as if it wanted to jump out. My whole body shook violently. The remaining dizziness from last night suddenly turned into a swirling, stinging passion, rushing from the top of my head to the tips of my toes. An incredible flush of heat burned my skin. I intended to reject him, to beat his shoulders, but that strength vanished.
"Don't you ever think you can get away after disobeying my orders, Selena," Alexander whispered, his voice vibrating with a thick, restrained anger.I was about to snap back when a loud knock suddenly sounded from the car window beside me. Knock! Knock! Knock!I turned my head quickly. Sofia's anxious face was faintly visible behind the dark glass. Alexander let out a low scoff, then pressed the button on the door to lower the window just halfway."Uncle Alexander? Please let Selena go. The party isn't over yet, and it's my birthday," Sofia said in a tight, pleading tone."Selena has to go home now, Sofia," Alexander replied coldly, without expression."But Uncle, Selena didn't do anything wrong. She was just celebrating my birthday," Sofia cut in, trying to defend me."My decision is final. Happy birthday, Sofia," Alexander said flatly.Before Sofia could reply, Alexander immediately pressed the button to roll the window all the way up. He signaled his driver in the front with a wave
"You do not need to worry about who is to blame right now, Selena. Stay right where you are, I am handling it," Alexander's voice cut through the speaker, sounding incredibly sharp and commanding.I could hear the rapid clicking of a keyboard and the brief instructions Alexander barked at his assistant on the other end line."Scrub all those links from the campus site immediately. Contact the owner of that online gossip portal, threaten them with a defamation lawsuit if they do not take that image down within five minutes," Alexander ordered someone nearby, before refocusing on me. "My driver is already in the east parking lot of your building. Get in the car now."I cut the line without intending to reply. My hands were still shaking, gripping the phone tightly while staring down the campus hallway, which now felt increasingly suffocating under the prying stares of several students walking past me."Selena! Are you okay?" A pat on my shoulder made me flinch.Sofia, my classmate and b
"Yes, sweetheart. I will make sure everything is taken care of here. You do not need to worry," Alexander's voice came through incredibly soft, filling the quiet dining room.My steps halted on the very last stair. This morning, the scene at the dining table immediately demanded my full attention. Alexander stood with his back to me, holding his phone to his right ear. His broad shoulders appeared relaxed, and I could catch the silhouette of his cheek lifting. He was smiling. It was a genuine smile, the kind he rarely ever showed at the office, let alone in front of me."Take care of your health over there. I will see you tomorrow," Alexander continued before pulling the phone away from his ear.A soft scoff escaped my nose. A thick, heavy discomfort suddenly churned deep within my chest. A massive wave of resentment surfaced out of nowhere, yet I found myself struggling to understand it. Was this jealousy? Or was it just irritation because I desperately wanted to see their marriage f
"What do you mean?" I asked, my voice catching in my throat.I glanced at the illuminated screen in Alexander's hand. An image from an unknown number was displayed there. The photo had been taken from a fairly close range, capturing the two of our silhouettes inside the dimly lit cabin of the car, right at the moment when Alexander had leaned over to fasten my seatbelt. From that blurry angle, our positions looked incredibly ambiguous and intimate.Alexander did not answer immediately. He tapped the screen to open the text message accompanying the photo, reading it as his jaw tightened further."He really stalked us from the moment we left the office building," Alexander muttered, his voice dangerously low."What does the message say?" Anxiety sent a tremor through my entire body.Alexander turned the screen toward me, letting me read the lines sent by Uncle Richard."Such a harmonious relationship between a stepfather and a devoted stepdaughter. Let us see how the media and the board
"How long are you going to fight with that seatbelt, Selena?" Alexander's low voice broke the silence inside the car cabin.I startled, my trembling hands growing even clumsier as I fumbled with the metal tongue of the seatbelt. The thing completely refused to click into its slot, as if it were cooperating with him just to make me look foolish in front of this man."It's stuck," I muttered, trying to hide the blatant nervousness in my voice.Alexander let out a short sigh. Before I could even react, his large frame leaned toward me. The scent of his masculine cologne immediately enveloped me, thick and dominant in the narrow space between us. My heart hammered wildly, feeling as if it might jump straight out of my chest with his face only a few inches away from my cheek.Alexander's large hand reached over, taking the seatbelt from my grasp. The back of his hand brushed against my fingers, sending a warm jolt through me that made me reflexively hold my breath. With one effortless moti
"What the hell did you do to me?!"My voice shrilled, shattering the quiet of his study as I slammed the door hard enough to rattle against the wall.I stood in the doorway, bracing myself against the teak frame. I gripped the wood with everything I had. My head throbbed violently, as if hit by a b
Splash!I dove into the pool, letting the cold water envelop my body, which was clad only in a very sexy, thin red bikini.A few hours ago, everything was still going according to plan. Heavy bass from the speakers boomed across the backyard. The bright pool lights reflected off the shimmering wate
"Where are my car keys?”My voice rose sharply in the main corridor of the campus, which was crowded with students walking back and forth. I stared coldly at the two men in black suits standing rigidly near the large bulletin board. Albert and Doni. Two broad-shouldered bodyguards sent by Alexander
"He just wants to control my life, Mom! Why can't you see that?!"My voice shook as I fought back tears, pressing the phone hard against my ear. I paced back and forth across my bedroom, gripping the hem of my shirt with my free hand."Selena, listen to me. Alexander has your best interests at hear







