Owen brings Gabriel into every encounter with Ursula. Their rival's name becomes the tool that strips her bare.
Ursula needs the contract and the man who will not let her go. She returns to the loft each night despite the danger to their deal. She stays because his claim is the only thing that holds her.
Owen positions her among the bidding papers. He reads Gabriel's messages while claiming her over the table. Each time he threatens that the rival might learn every detail. The humiliation grows with every session. Her fear of abandonment wars with the need to be held.
He holds the phone open to the newest message.
