Lahat ng Kabanata ng Pleasure Under His Command : Kabanata 111 - Kabanata 120

The next morning hit Izzy like a freight train. Her head was pounding, every pulse of pain making her stomach twist. She groaned, covering her face with her hands, trying to will herself upright.“I can’t… I can’t…” she muttered, stumbling toward the bathroom. The second she leaned over the toilet, her stomach rebelled, and she emptied everything she had eaten the night before.Weak and shaking, she stumbled back to the sitting room, gripping the edge of the couch for support. Her skin felt clammy, and the nausea hadn’t eased. She could hear Maya bustling in the kitchen, humming softly.“Hey, I’m making soup for the hangover,” Maya called out cheerfully, but the aroma made Izzy’s stomach twist again. She gagged and rushed to the side, barely making it before she threw up once more.Maya’s steps paused immediately, worry flashing in her eyes as she came over. “Izzy! Oh my god, are you okay?” she asked, putting a hand on her back.“I… I think I’m fine… just… my stomach…” Izzy said weakl

Izzy’s chest tightened as she and Maya reached her apartment.The quiet afternoon air did little to calm her nerves. She rubbed her stomach absently, still coming to terms with the news from the hospital. Maya gave her a reassuring squeeze on the shoulder, whispering, “We’ll handle everything once we get inside. First, let's get you inside”But the moment they reached the door to Izzy’s apartment, a chill ran down her spine. The door was slightly open.“Did you forget to lock the door?,” Izzy asked, her voice small, her hand hovering over the handle.Maya’s brow furrowed. “ I did lock it.. Or did I? Stay here. Let’s go check it out.”Maya pushed the door open, Izzy behind her. and the sight inside made Izzy freeze. Standing near the living room, arms crossed, perfectly poised, was Miranda Steele, Dominic’s mother. Her eyes, sharp and cold, immediately locked onto Izzy.“Well, well… Ms. Hart,” Miranda said smoothly, her tone dripping with controlled amusement. “Finally you’re back. I w

Maya’s voice was steady, decisive, leaving no room for argument.“Listen, Izzy,” she said, taking her hand gently. “You need rest. You’re pregnant, you’re not feeling too well, and you need to think clearly. I’ll pack your bags. Then we take the money, cash it out, and tomorrow, you leave. Far away. Somewhere he can’t find you… for now.”Izzy blinked, the weight of it sinking in. “Tomorrow? Just like that?”“Yes,” Maya said firmly. “You’re coming with me. My apartment. Here isn’t safe. Not with his mother still prowling around, not with Dominic caught up in all this drama. You need a place where you can breathe, where you can be safe and not be stressed out. Think about your baby.Izzy nodded slowly, the fight in her softening to exhaustion. “Okay… okay, I trust you.”Maya gave her a small, reassuring squeeze. “Good. Now go lie down. I’ll pack your things while you get some sleep. Tomorrow, you start fresh. A new city, a new life, a new start for you… and your baby.”Izzy let out a sh

Dominic couldn’t breathe.For a second, he thought he was hallucinating. Thought maybe his mind had finally broken after six years of searching airports, calling contacts, and digging through records that led nowhere.But she was there.Real. Alive.Standing on that stage as she had never left.“Izzy…” he whispered again, louder this time.Her eyes found his.For one long second, the world stopped.Eyes… unreadable.Then she looked away.Like he was nothing.Like he was just another face in the crowd.“I would like to say a big thank you to everyone for being here today,” she said smoothly into the microphone. Her voice was steady. Confident. “It means so much to my family and me.”Family.The word hit him hard.He stood there, unable to move, watching her smile.… a smile he used to know better than his own reflection.“I would also like to thank my husband, Steve, for standing by me and helping make this all work. Honey, please join me up here.”Dominic froze.Husband.Did she just s

Miranda stared at the hand like it was a weapon.“You’re… the investor?” Miranda finally managed.Izzy smiled faintly. “Among others. But yes. The majority capital is mine.”Mr. Laurent nodded approvingly. “Mrs. Valenti has been instrumental in financing several international developments. Brilliant strategist.”Dominic’s mind struggled to catch up.Majority capital.International developments.Strategist.The woman his mother had paid to disappear.The woman he had searched for like she needed saving.Izzy turned to him now.Up close, she looked the same …. and completely different.Beautiful… but Stronger.Untouchable.“Hello, Dominic,” she said quietly.His name on her lips after six years nearly undid him.“You’re the investor?” he asked, voice low, controlled only by sheer force.“Yes.”One word.Steady.Miranda found her voice again, brittle and sharp. “That’s impossible. She can’t be.. this is.. crazy.””Izzy tilted her head slightly. “Is it?”Mr. Laurent glanced between them,