Chapter 5 - The RetaliationMaya's eyes were no longer those of a salesperson.
They were the eyes of someone who had spent years learning how to survive people who believed they could crush her.
She raised her hand.
CRACK.
Eleanor stumbled backward.
The room gasped.
Her hand flew to her cheek.
"You—"
Before she could finish, Eleanor lunged forward and struck Maya again.
This time, Maya caught her wrist.
The movement was fast.
Controlled.
Almost effortless.
"Enough."
Eleanor stared at her.
Maya released her.
Then she stepped closer.
"You don't get to hurt people simply because you're rich."
The words cut deeper than the slap.
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Eleanor's breathing became uneven.
For the first time in decades, she was facing someone who wasn't afraid of her money.
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Chapter 6 - The UltimatumEleanor raised her hand again.
Chapter 7 - The Threat"You're finished!"
Chapter 8 - The Manager's PanicTen minutes later, Maya sat inside the general manager's office.
Chapter 9 - The Illusion Shatters"My name is Maya Thorne."
Chapter 10 - The War RoomAcross town, Eleanor was screaming into her phone.
Chapter 11 - The AuditBy nine the next morning, Apex Motors was closed.
