Gilded Obsession
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Last published Sun, Jul 13, 2025
Ian Monroe's life of inherited luxury shatters when his exasperated father cuts him off, forcing him into the harsh reality of the working world. Adrift and overwhelmed, Ian lands an entry-level job at Nexus Tech, the colossal empire built by Darryl Vance-a self-made titan whose life is as meticulously controlled as his company. Darryl appears to have it all: power, prestige, and a picture-perfect marriage. But when the fiercely disciplined CEO's gaze falls upon his feisty, naive new employee, an unforeseen and dangerous obsession ignites. As Ian struggles to adapt and survive, he finds himself drawn into Darryl's orbit, where the lines between mentorship and manipulation blur. Caught between his desperate need for stability and a terrifying, undeniable attraction, Ian must navigate a gilded cage, while Darryl risks his meticulously constructed world for the one person he suddenly needs to possess.
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