Chapter Twenty-Two
On the first workday of the New Year, Elena walked proudly into the firm with her left hand extended so everyone could see her dazzling diamond. To compliment her engagement ring, Nadia had dressed her in a new outfit; spike-heeled boots, tailored navy denim calf-length skirt, and a loose-fitting cream-colored sweater casually draped over her jiggling waist-deep bustline. Since Elena was no longer the competition, the women were thrilled. Being engaged to the son of the company owner, the women didn’t dare be snide or catty even though some were clearly envious. The curious fact was no one in the company male or female really disliked her. Most congratulated her and genuinely wished her well. They had no idea she was a virtual slave to her Master and Mistress. Nor did t
