Chapter 343

His mouth opened, then closed. His jaw tightened hard. “So now we’re going to fight like this?” he asked slowly, his tone low and dangerous, as if trying to hold himself back. She laughed again, bitter this time. “You started this,” she said without hesitation. “You always cross your line. Every single time. Just because you showed me some care… just because I softened a little… you really think that gives you the right to control me?” She stepped closer, her eyes burning. “Even my father never succeeded in controlling my life,” she went on. “So don’t even think you can. I told you before, and I’ll tell you again. You cannot control me.” She paused, breathing hard. “I’m not scared of your anger,” she said firmly. “I’m not the woman you want in your life. So if you want me to stay ‘in my place,’ then you better lose that ego of yours first.” Her voice dropped, but the words hit harder. “And don’t you dare show me authority again.” Silence fell. Jabco stood there, his chest rising and fa