LOGINOne night that was meant to be forgotten becomes the beginning of a nightmare. Emma never expected the man she spent the night with to become her boss—a cold CEO who holds the most dangerous secret of her life. Trapped in a loveless engagement and a dangerous game of power she cannot escape, Emma is forced to choose between protecting her future or surrendering to Alex’s control. Because to Alex, Emma was never just a mistake. She is something he wants. And being under his control means there are no choices without consequences.
View More“Where is Emma?”Alex’s voice sounded cold the moment the door of the Swan family’s grand mansion opened.The servant who had opened the door looked nervous. But before he could answer, a woman stepped out from the living room with graceful steps.“Mr. Alex?”Sophia smiled widely, as if she hadn’t expected the man standing at her doorstep.“Please come in,” she said quickly, her eyes gleaming with calculation. “What important matter would make you come here personally?”Alex looked indifferent.“I’m here looking for Emma. I assume you know where she is right now, Mrs. Sophia,” he said flatly, though his tone sounded far sharper.Sophia kept smiling, though inwardly she felt slightly annoyed that the man hadn’t even greeted her.“Come inside first. We can talk in there,” she said as she opened the door wider.Alex finally stepped inside. The Swan mansion, spacious and luxurious, felt unusually quiet tonight.Sophia walked ahead of him and casually sat down on the living room sofa.“I’l
The moment the hospital room door opened, the sound of sobbing filled the air.“Dad…”Alice rushed forward and wrapped her arms around Henry’s frail body on the hospital bed. An IV line was attached to his hand, and the heart monitor beside his bed beeped steadily.Henry startled for a second, then gave her a weak smile. His hand, still steady enough, lifted slowly to stroke his daughter’s back.“I’m fine,” he murmured. “Don’t cry. I’m just tired.”Alice shook her head, tears falling uncontrollably. “I was scared I’d lose you.”Jonathan stood not far from the bed, his face tight with tension. Lucas stood beside him, calmer, though his sharp eyes carefully studied Henry.Alice finally released her father and wiped her tears quickly. Then she looked at him anxiously.“How could this turn into a heart attack, Dad? What happened?”Her tone shifted—from worry to anger.“This must be because of Emma, right?” she snapped. “Because she ran away from the wedding and shocked you!”“That’s enoug
“Emma!”The shout cut through the late afternoon air outside the hospital.Emma, who had just been about to get into the car, froze. Her hand was still gripping the door handle. Edward stood beside her, ready to close the door once she was inside.William strode toward them, his face flushed red with anger. Shopia and Rose followed close behind, their steps just as hurried.“What do you think you’re doing here, Emma?” William barked without preamble. “Do you think this is some kind of joke? Running off on your wedding day!”Emma slowly closed the car door.Then she turned and looked at her father without fear.“Yes. I ran away,” she answered calmly. “And this time, I won’t let you destroy my future.”“You—”“My life has been ruined since the day you brought them home,” Emma cut in, pointing at Shopia and Rose. “And now I won’t let you control my life anymore. My future is mine to decide.”“You ungrateful child!” William snapped. “Who took care of you all these years if not Shopia? Ros
The Clayton family moved quickly down the corridor toward the intensive care unit where Henry was being treated. Alice’s face was tense. Jonathan walked in front with long strides and heavy breaths. Lucas followed behind, composed as always, though his sharp eyes scanned the situation carefully.But Jonathan suddenly stopped.On the long bench outside the ICU sat someone in a white gown that stood out starkly against the sterile hospital walls.Emma.The wedding dress still clung to her body. Her long veil was folded beside her on the chair. Her makeup was still flawless—though her eyes were swollen.Jonathan stiffened.Emma slowly stood when she saw them approaching.Her face was calm.Too calm.No regret.No guilt.That was what made Jonathan’s blood boil.He stepped forward quickly and grabbed her arm roughly.“You did this on purpose, didn’t you?” he hissed. “You ran away just to humiliate me in front of everyone?”Emma met his gaze.Unflinching.“I will never marry you, Jonathan.
Henry fell silent for a long moment after the confession slipped from Emma’s lips. The old man’s face went pale. The hand resting on the armrest trembled slightly. His gaze stayed fixed on Emma—as if hoping she would suddenly laugh and say it was all just a misunderstanding.“You…” Henry’s voice wa
“Let go of me, Mr. Alex!”Emma struggled to pull her arm free from the man’s grip. Her heels nearly slipped against the marble floor of the Clayton residence courtyard. But Alex kept walking without looking back, dragging her toward his car.“Mr. Alex, I said let go!” Emma snapped, trying to hold b
“You don’t need to come down. Thank you for driving me home.”Emma said it without turning around. Her hand was already on the door handle, her voice flat—too flat for someone who had just gone through the worst day of her life.Alex didn’t answer.He only watched Emma’s back as she slowly walked aw
Emma walked along the road without a destination.Headlights flickered past the corner of her vision. Horns blared back and forth, several cars slowing as they nearly brushed against her body walking too close to the asphalt. But Emma didn’t care. Her feet kept moving, while her mind was empty—as i
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