Chapter 55- At His Command

The drive to the press conference was silent but tense, a simmering undercurrent of unspoken words hanging in the air between Anna and Jaden. Anna stared out of the car window, her hands folded tightly in her lap, while Jaden's gaze remained fixed on his phone, typing away.

The white dress she now wore felt like a cage, its pristine fabric a constant reminder of his control. But she wouldn’t let him see how much he’d gotten under her skin.

As they pulled up to the grand hotel where the press conference was being held, Anna’s pulse quickened. Cameras flashed outside, the eager crowd of reporters waiting like vultures. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for what was to come.

Before she could reach for the door handle, Jaden was already there, rounding the car with deliberate ease. He opened the door for her, extending a hand.