Chapter 17 The glow of the honeymoon still lingered on my skin like sunshine I didnt want to shake off . The taste of ocean air , of freedom and belonging all at once , still danced on my lips . Rozen and I had spent a week wrapped in each other , our world reduced to the warmth of shared laughter , lingering glances , and whispered confessions on his private island . But reality , as always , waited with open arms . I was back at the office with Alice , slipping into the rhythm of corporate meetings , presentations , and coffee runs . The citys buzz greeted me like an old acquaintance . Familiar . Demanding . Still , I smiled as I flipped through reports . My fingers swiped at the tablet , and I reached for my phone out of habit . I hadnt checked it in hours . Twelve missed calls . Twenty four messages . All from Rozen . Where are you ? You didnt reply . Meeting with who ? Send me your agenda . Dont ignore me . Client ? Male ? I blinked , heart skipping . Possessiveness oozed from every line . Normally , Id be annoyed . But a strange warmth crept into my chest . He was obsessed . And part of me liked it . I quickly typed a reply , trying not to smile . Sorry , Ive been in back to back meetings . Just finished one with a potential client . Male , yes . But its business , Rozen . Calm down . His reply came instantly . Can you not take male clients ? Just … avoid them . I stared at the screen , unsure whether to laugh or be mad . Was he serious ? Before I could respond , Alice peeked over the stack of folders . You okay ? Rozen , I murmured , shaking my head . Still obsessed ? she asked with a teasing grin . I tried not to show the turmoil stirring in my gut . Apparently , he wants me to quit work and stay home . Wow Rin alnha energy Alice chuckled then turned serious D …… Chapter 17 59 % 19:28 Fri , 18 Apr Wow . Big alpha energy , Alice chuckled , then turned serious . But you wont , right ? No , I said flatly , slipping my phone into my drawer . I built this career . I wont throw it away because of his insecurities . I focused back on the documents , but my stomach had tightened . I didnt want to argue with him not after the honeymoon . Not when things were finally feeling real between us . I just needed to get through this day . But when the glass door to my office opened , I looked up startled . In my office . In the middle of the day . He didnt say anything at first . He just stood there , jaw tense , eyes fixed on me like he had crossed continents just to confirm I was still his . I stood up , heart pounding . Rozen ? You didnt reply, he said , voice low but rough with frustration . I was working , I replied carefully . You didnt have to come all the way here . You think I could sit still after you said you had meetings with male clients ? I stared at him , stunned . I told you it was business . That doesnt make me feel any better . I crossed my arms . So you came here to check up on me ? I came here because I was worried . You didnt reply . You ignored me . I was working ! He stepped closer . Do you know what it does to me when I dont hear from you ? When I dont know where you are ? I backed away , breathing sharp . This is too much , Rozen . Youre being too possessive . His jaw clenched . Youre mine , Jasmine . I cant help it . I laughed bitterly . This isnt love . This is control . Its not control , he said softly . Its fear . He stepped closer , more gently this time . Ive been scared every second since I realized I love you . That I could lose you . That someone else could have what I do . Im not Mina , I said , voice trembling . Rozen went still . I met his eyes . I know she cheated on you . I know she broke you . But Im not her . Dont project her betrayal onto me . Ive never given you a reason not to trust me . His mouth parted slightly , as if my words knocked the air out of him . Im not her , I repeated . And if you dont trust me , Rozen … then we wont work . 19:29 Fri , 18 Apr Raw and heavy . Then Rozen looked down , one hand on the back of his neck . I know youre not her . Then stop treating me like Ill leave . Im sorry , he said , finally . I didnt realize I was doing that . I just … I cant lose you . You wont , I whispered . Not unless you push me away . He nodded , slowly . Youre right . I love my work . I need it . And I need you to respect that . I will , he said . I promise . 59 % We stood there , tension dissolving , the air between us clearing . He looked at me like hed never seen me before . Like he was finally seeing the woman who loved him , not the ghost of someone who didnt . Come here , he murmured . stepped into his arms , my cheek against his chest . His heart thundered . And somehow , despite the chaos of emotions , I felt safe . After a few breaths , I pulled back . Next time you get jealous , maybe try texting once or twice . Not hiring a jet and storming into my office . He laughed . No promises . I rolled my eyes , but I was smiling . Now go home , I said , nudging him toward the door . Let me finish the day . He kissed my forehead . Dinner later ? Yes . Just us ? I gave him a look . He chuckled . Just checking . 19:29 FM , 18 Apr Audrey's biggest regret? A one-night stand with Floyd, her secret love for eight years. Despite his arranged marriage and his family's troubles, he kept rescuing her. She thought she was just a fling,...