1Chapter 1: The Ghost of the Gavel: Divorce Finalized
40Chapter 42: Dominic’s Arrival: Witness to the Inevitable
2Chapter 2: The Ledger of Ruin: Assessing Matthew’s Worth
41Chapter 43: The Setting: Opulence as a Weapon
3Chapter 3: Bingley’s New Skyline: Cressida’s Mansion Rises
42Chapter 44: The Dinner of Reckoning: Guests Arrive
4Chapter 4: The Rented Cage: Matthew’s Humble Address
43Chapter 45: Presentation: Matthew Revealed as the Valet
5Chapter 5: The First Petition: Begging for Bread Money
44Chapter 46: Footstool Position Alpha: Accepting the Base
6Chapter 6: The Allowance Ritual: A Daily Humiliation
45Chapter 47: Cressida’s Toast: Detailing Matthew’s Failures
7Chapter 7: The Cold Metal Promise: Introduction to Chastity
46Chapter 48: Financial Confession: Public Acknowledgement of Debt
8Chapter 8: The Key’s Weight: Cressida Takes Possession
47Chapter 49: Dominic’s Professional Calm: Documenting the Scene
9Chapter 9: Dominic Amesbury: The Architect of Paper Chains
48Chapter 50: The Table Scrape: Matthew Supporting Her Plates
10Chapter 10: Financial Transparency: Every Penny Accounted For
49Chapter 51: Superiority in Conversation: Her Wits vs. His Silence
11Chapter 11: Learning the New Rules: Absolute Obedience Required
50Chapter 52: The Crushing Weight of Her Approval
12Chapter 12: The First Night of Steel: Matthew Sleeps Alone
51Chapter 53: The Final Insult: A Patronizing Pet on the Head
13Chapter 13: Superiority Defined: Cressida at Her Vanity
52Chapter 54: The Dismissal: Guests Leave, The Night Deepens
14Chapter 14: The Inventory of Needs: Groceries by Approval
53Chapter 55: The Aftermath in the Drawing Room: Just the Two of Them
15Chapter 15: The Unspoken Contract: Love Through Control
54Chapter 56: The Explanation of Love: Control as Ultimate Care
16Chapter 16: Footstool Practice: Breaking In the New Posture
55Chapter 57: Matthew’s Broken Defiance: Complete Capitulation
17Chapter 17: Cressida’s Gaze: The Power of Unwavering Command
56Chapter 58: The Confession of Need: I Belong to You, Cressida
18Chapter 18: A Submissive’s Uniform: Dressing for Service
57Chapter 59: The Reward System: Acknowledging Perfect Submission
19Chapter 19: The Morning Inspection: Checking the Device
58Chapter 60: The Small Silver Key: A Glimpse of Release
20Chapter 20: Matthew’s Empty Wallet: A Symbol of Devotion
59Chapter 61: The Moment of Mercy: Cressida’s Gift of Relief
21Chapter 21: Dinner Service: Serving His Former Wife
60Chapter 62: An Earned Privilege: The Brief, Intense Reward
22Chapter 22: The Silence of Surrender: Matthew’s Vow
61Chapter 63: The Snap of the Lock: Re-Securing the Bond
23Chapter 23: Human Furniture Rehearsal: Testing the Limits of Posture
62Chapter 64: Morning After: Waking Up Possessed
24Chapter 24: The Unseen Network: Cressida’s Constant Oversight
63Chapter 65: The New Schedule: Harder Rules, Clearer Purpose
25Chapter 25: A Small Flicker of Rebellion: The Secret Job Idea
64Chapter 66: Redefining Romance: Love Found in Ownership
26Chapter 26: The Temptation of Independence: A Dangerous Thought
65Chapter 67: Matthew’s New Ambition: To Never Displease Her
27Chapter 27: Financial Intimacy: Handing Over the Debit Card
66Chapter 68: Dominic’s Report: Confirming the New Structure
28Chapter 28: The Scent of Control: Cressida’s Signature Perfume
67Chapter 69: A Day of Perfect Service: Testing the Post-Climax Obedience
29Chapter 29: A Necessary Purchase: Justifying New Shoes
68Chapter 70: The Luxury of Dependence: Matthew Embraces His Role
30Chapter 30: The Legal Fine Print: Dominic Explains the Clauses
69Chapter 71: Cressida’s Satisfaction: The Quiet Joy of Absolute Power
31Chapter 31: The Illusion of Choice: Options Written by Her Hand
70Chapter 72: Requesting Permission: The New Standard for Speech
32Chapter 32: The Evening’s Verdict: Approved or Denied Release
71Chapter 73: The Allowance Review: A Slightly Larger Number (Still Her Decision)
33Chapter 33: Serving Champagne: A Test of Steady Hands
72Chapter 74: The Human Console: Matthew as Personal Tech Support Stand
34Chapter 34: Matthew’s Longing: The Ache of Unmet Desire
73Chapter 75: The Wardrobe Adjustment: Uniform Designed for Constant Use
35Chapter 36: Cold Fury in Silk: Cressida’s Reaction
74Chapter 76: Ownership Papers: Acknowledging His Status as Asset
36Chapter 37: The Summoning: An Urgent Call to the Mansion
75Chapter 77: The Future Structure: Predictable and Perfect Servitude
37Chapter 39: The Chastity Check: A Precursor to Judgment
76Chapter 78: A Shared Silence: Intimacy in Their Roles
38Chapter 40: Public Display Preparation: Selecting the Evening’s Attire
77Chapter 79: Key Placement Ceremony: The Key Worn on Her Necklace
39Chapter 41: The Guest List: Exclusive Company for Humiliation
78Chapter 80: Forever Held: Matthew’s Devotion Solidified Under Steel
