Talking down to him, in front of their servants.
Even questioning his virility, in front of their dinner guests.
Any excuse to remind him of his true place in their relationship.
But Simon knew he was powerless.
She owned everything, including him, and he had to dance to her merry tune, or lose it all. His home, his position in the firm, his position in society, his power…And that was something he was not ready to relinquish!
Christmas in Cornwall had been Gina’s idea.
Some of her friends had a holiday home there, and had invited them down for the festive season.
Simon had been surprised when Gina had agreed to go. Her friends had young children who would naturally detract some of the attention away from his wife.
But she had agreed to it, so off they went.
To begin with, Gina was
