Question

his smoldering eyes had the possessive insolence she resented and yet found so stimulating. source: brand blotters in this sentence, possessive means: exhibiting no perceptible weakness or defect attracting and maintaining interest as if by a spell being narrowly restricted in outlook or scope having or showing a desire to control or dominate

Explanation:

In the context of the sentence, the possessive insolence in his eyes implies a desire to control or dominate. The other options do not fit the context as well.

Answer:

having or showing a desire to control or dominate