He is the CEO of an empire, but in his own kitchen, he is just the main course.Marcus Rutherford is a man who cultivated a reputation for being a cold, ruthless tyrant. As the CEO of Rutherford Industries, he is used to being the one in control, the one who ends careers with a single word. But the walls he built around himself are crumbling. He is discovering a hunger he cannot name, and a desperate need to be used is starting to consume him.A Recipe for RuinWhen Marcus returns home to his empty, glass-walled masterpiece, he finds his personal chef, Thomas Dickens, waiting for him. For five years, Thomas has been the silent professional, preparing meals and keeping a respectful distance. But Thomas has been watching. He has noticed the way Marcus looks at him, the way his body has changed, and the subtle marks left by other men.Thomas is not interested in just cooking anymore. He has been waiting five years to show his boss exactly what he wants.The Ultimate PerformanceWhat begins as a tense confrontation on a cold granite countertop spirals into a public yet private humiliation when Marcus's husband, Richard, calls in the middle of the act. Trapped by his own lies and Thomas's strength, Marcus is forced to play a part he never auditioned for.With Thomas taking what he wants, Marcus must convince his husband that he is simply undergoing a grueling workout with a new personal trainer. Every thrust is a rep. Every moan of pain is interpreted as muscle fatigue. Every slap of skin is excused as a training technique. It is a high-wire act of deception where one slip of the tongue could cost Marcus his marriage, his reputation, and his life's work.Permanent EvidenceBut the workout is only the beginning. Thomas is a chef who likes to keep his best results on file. By the time the night is over, Marcus is not just physically ruined, he has been documented. With a scandalous video and a testimonial Marcus was forced to record, Thomas now owns the man who used to own him.In Book 4 of the Rutherford Inc. series, the power dynamics shift forever. Marcus thought he was the master of his domain, but he is about to learn that he is nothing more than a compliant subject waiting for his handler's next command.What is inside:Intense Power Exchange: Watch as the CEO is reduced to a compliant mess under the threat of total anal destruction.The Trainer Roleplay: A heart-pounding scene where Marcus has to talk to his husband while being relentlessly trained by Thomas.Permanent Consequences: This is not just a one-time encounter. It is a life-changing violation that leaves Marcus permanently changed for whatever Thomas has planned next.Will Marcus find a way to reclaim his throne, or will he spend every Monday willingly stretching out for the man who holds his future in his phone?