Chapter 5 - The Stolen Paycheck
"Elena," Dominic said, his voice entirely lacking its usual cold, commanding edge. "Why didn't you buy her a gift?"
Elena flinched. She looked at the marble floor, terrified of angering the man who controlled her livelihood. "I... I didn't have the money, sir. The paycheck deduction on Friday meant I couldn't cover rent and buy a toy. But it's my fault. I shouldn't have left early."
Dominic’s jaw tightened. The guilt in his chest morphed into a sharp, painful realization.
"I docked you two hundred dollars," Dominic stated, his brow furrowing in confusion. "You've worked here for a year. You should have savings. Where is the rest of your salary going?"
Elena swallowed hard, her hands trembling. She didn't want to answer, but she knew Dominic wouldn't drop it.
"It goes to my ex-husband, sir," Elena whispered, her voice shaking with quiet fear. "He... he threatened to take Sophie away if I didn't pay his 'child support.' He’s a dangerous man. He waits outside the estate gates every Friday to take my cash envelope."
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Dominic froze. The ruthless mafia boss, who controlled entire blocks of the city, suddenly realized that a petty, abusive thug was extorting his own employee right outside his front gates.
👉 What will Dominic do now that he knows someone is terrorizing the mother and child living in his house?
