The conversation between Jasmine and Aunt Emily had descended into a nightmare. Hours had passed, and the room had grown darker with each passing moment. Aunt Emily had kept her there against her will, using every tactic to persuade, manipulate, and coerce Jasmine into accepting the arranged mating plan. No matter how many times they had this discussion, the result was always the same. Aunt Emily remained resolute, insisting that the mating plan was final and that Jasmine had no choice but to obey. It was a suffocating feeling, like being trapped in a cage with no way out. Aunt Emily's words had been harsh and unyielding, leaving Jasmine feeling defeated and hopeless. She had tried to reason, to plead, to argue, but nothing had swayed her aunt's determination. It was as if her fate had

