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11. The Kiss Mark
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2026-01-10 14:40:25
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Under His Control 55. Between Two Men
Emma stood beside Alex.Her body was still weak. Her legs trembled slightly, but she forced herself to remain upright. Her hand was still in Alex’s grasp—warm, firm… steadying.But her gaze slowly shifted.Downward.Toward the figure still lying on the floor.Jonathan.He hadn’t moved much. His breathing was heavy, uneven. His chest rose and fell irregularly. His face was bruised, his lips bloodied, his shirt wrinkled beyond shape.The sight made Emma’s chest tighten.Something stirred inside her.A feeling she couldn’t simply ignore.Slowly, she pulled her hand free from Alex’s.Her steps were hesitant.But she still walked closer.“Emma…”Alex’s voice came softly, almost like a warning.But Emma didn’t stop.She knelt beside Jonathan.Her eyes studied his face, filled with complicated emotions.Hatred.Pain.Disappointment.And… a trace of pity.“Jonathan…” she whispered.Jonathan slowly opened his eyes.His vision was blurred, but he could still recognize the figure in front of him
Under His Control 54. An Unstoppable Explosion
Jonathan yanked Alex away from Emma mid-kiss, grabbing his collar roughly.The movement was fast. Violent. Fueled by emotions he could no longer contain.“You bastard!” he shouted. “How dare you kiss her in front of me?!”Without giving him any space, his fist swung forward.THUD!The sound of the punch echoed through the silent living room. In a matter of seconds, the tension that had been simmering exploded into chaos.Alex’s head snapped slightly to the side. The metallic taste of blood instantly filled his mouth, a thin line forming at the corner of his lips.But—he didn’t fight back.Jonathan struck him again.THUD! THUD!“I’ve been patient long enough!” he roared, his breath ragged, his eyes blazing red with fury. “But you—you’ve crossed the line, Uncle!”Emma, standing not far from them, froze.Her body was still weak. The wounds on her back throbbed with every movement.But what she saw in front of her hurt far more.“Jonathan, stop!” she cried out in panic.She stepped close
Under His Control 53. The Uninvited Guest
Alex appeared at the dining room doorway without a sound.His steps were calm, but his presence alone was enough to shift the air in the room. Emma, who had been eating, immediately froze mid-motion. Her body tensed instinctively.He took a seat directly across from her.His gaze was straight. Flat. Impossible to read.Emma swallowed.“Mr. Alex…” her voice came out hesitant. “Thank you… for helping me yesterday.”Silence.Alex didn’t answer right away.Instead, his gaze shifted—colder, sharper.Emma instantly felt guilty, even though she didn’t know what she had done wrong.“Thank you?” Alex repeated quietly.Emma grew nervous. “I just—”“Enough,” Alex cut in flatly. “I don’t want to hear that again.”The spoon in Emma’s hand slowly lowered.“What exactly am I to you?” Alex continued.Emma fell silent.“I don’t need your thanks, Emma,” he said. “What I need… is for you to stop acting like a stranger.”The words tightened something painfully in her chest.She lowered her gaze.“I’m sor
Under His Control 52. A Suspicious Trail
Pain greeted Emma the moment her consciousness returned.Her back burned. Her arms felt heavy. Even drawing a deep breath felt like her body was resisting.She slowly opened her eyes.The ceiling looked unfamiliar for a few seconds—until memories from last night came crashing back.The lashes.The shouting.And Alex.Emma closed her eyes briefly, holding back the tightness suddenly rising in her chest.With great effort, she pushed herself up from the bed. The blanket covering her body slipped down, revealing the marks that were still clearly visible.“Ah…” she hissed softly as her feet touched the floor.But she forced herself to stand.Slowly.Step by step.Emma opened the bedroom door and walked out. The house felt quiet. There was no sound except the faint ticking of a clock from the living room.“Mr. Alex?” she called softly.No answer.She carefully made her way down the stairs, gripping the wooden railing for support.Each step was agonizing.When she reached the bottom, she pa
Under His Control 51. Cracks in the Mask
The Clayton family’s living room was filled with an unusual tension that night.The crystal chandelier above still glowed warmly, but the atmosphere beneath it felt cold. There was no light conversation. No laughter. Only restrained anger… and the truth slowly rising to the surface.Lucas stood in the center of the room, his face tense. Jonathan stood beside him, his breathing still uneven.Across from them, Henry sat in the main chair.Calm.Too calm.Meanwhile, Alex leaned casually by the window, both hands tucked into his pockets. His face was expressionless, as if he were merely a spectator in a conflict he had actually set into motion.“Grandpa, this has gone too far!” Jonathan’s voice broke the silence. “What Uncle Alex did at the office today is completely unreasonable!”Henry didn’t respond right away.He simply looked at his grandson in silence.Lucas stepped in.“That’s right, Dad,” he said in a controlled tone, though emotion seeped through. “I’ve devoted years to this comp
Under His Control 50. The Beginning of The Fall
The main conference room at Altex Group’s headquarters felt different that morning.There was no scheduled agenda. No prior notice.Yet a single command from Alex was enough to bring every board member and division head into the room without question.Every seat was filled.A heavy silence pressed down on the space.Some exchanged glances, trying to guess what was happening. A few whispered quietly. Others stared at the table, uneasy. Some even flipped through their documents again, as if searching for something they might have missed.The conference room doors opened.The sound of firm footsteps echoed.Alex walked in.His black suit was immaculate. His face calm. Expressionless.And somehow, that made everything more suffocating.Without greeting anyone, he walked straight to the head seat at the end of the long table. Edward followed behind, carrying several thick folders.Alex sat down.His gaze swept across the room.“Start.”One word.Short. Cold.No formal opening. No small tal
Under His Control 37. Locked Away
Emma’s consciousness returned slowly.Her head felt heavy. Her vision blurred. The faint scent of the room gradually became familiar—aged wood and an overly strong air freshener.She blinked several times.The ceiling… wasn’t unfamiliar.Her body went rigid.This was her room.The bedroom in her fa
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The apartment door slammed shut.Emma stood with her back to Jonathan, her hand still gripping her bag. Her chest rose and fell—not from exhaustion, but from the anger she had been holding back.“We need to talk,” Jonathan said coldly.Emma placed her bag on the sofa, then turned around. “There’s n
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