

Doormat No More: The Toxic Ex Licks My Feet
Charlotte signed a life-or-death contract to save her sister, agreeing to marry and work for Leo, the arrogant CEO of Carter Group. For three years, Leo has treated her like a doormat—belittling her, trampling her dignity, and taking credit for her success, convinced she’ll never leave. Now, as the contract nears its end, her old flame Harper returns. Will Charlotte leave Leo, reclaim her life, and reignite the spark with Harper? And will Leo realize what he’s lost?The pen trembles in my hand as I stare at the final page of the contract—three years to the day since I signed my soul over. Outside Leo’s office, rain slashes against the skyscraper windows, mirroring the storm inside me. I hear his voice through the door, cold and mocking: ‘You’ll never be more than what I made you.’
Then my phone buzzes. One name. Harper. Just three words: ‘I saw you on TV. Let me see you.’
My breath catches. I remember his hands, warm on mine, before the hospital bills came, before Leo offered his deal. Before I said yes.
The door opens. Leo steps out, tie loose, arrogance intact. ‘Still here?’ he sneers. ‘Go make coffee.’
But I don’t move. For the first time, I look him in the eye. And I wonder—what happens if I say no?
