Hush Money
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Elena Caroline never imaged her crush on her boss, David Marshall, would turn into such a passionate affair. What begins as a "Just us two" fairytale comes to a screeching halt when she realizes she cannot escape him. Elena falls into David's hands becoming a doll in his perfectly crafted world. Desperate to free herself, she discovers David's past and her world shatters, learning the hard way that money can build you up and bring you down.
Ch. 5 references intimate partner violence and narcissism. Please proceed with caution or refrain from reading.
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