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The Palms of Power

7 chapters

~18 min read

Alexander Sterling’s immaculate hands have spanked every woman in his orbit—his sharp-tongued executive assistant, the nude maids dusting his penthouses, even his stunningly naive wife—and none of them enjoy it. From boardroom reprimands to public takedowns that leave multiple women red-cheeked and humiliated, the Brooklyn-born billionaire rules through pain they never asked for. But when his newest target, fresh-faced analyst Mia Hart, refuses to bend, Alex discovers that some punishments come with consequences he can’t control.

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MEET THE CHARACTERS

Alexander 'Alex' Sterling

A 38-year-old self-made billionaire whose tailored Savile Row suits can't quite hide the coiled power in his broad shoulders. His hands are immaculate but carry the memory of a working-class Brooklyn youth—callused palms, knuckles that have thrown a punch. He moves through his penthouse like a predator surveying territory, dark eyes that miss nothing, a jaw that tightens when crossed. Every woman in his orbit knows the weight of his gaze; he's built an empire on control, and he demands it in every room he enters.

Amelia 'Mia' Hart

A 24-year-old junior analyst with honey-blond hair she wears in a sleek ponytail and wide blue eyes that look perpetually startled. She's the picture of fresh-faced ambition—pink glossed lips, pearl earrings, and a nervous habit of twisting her hands when she's anxious. Her curves are soft where Maggie's are sharp, and she fills out her pastel sheath dresses in a way that draws every man's eye in the office. She's smart enough to know she's out of her depth but too naive to realize how much danger she's in.

Elena Rodriguez

A 34-year-old senior vice president with a razor-sharp bob of jet-black hair and a resting bitch face that could curdle milk. She's all sharp angles—jutting collarbones, knife-edged cheekbones, long legs that she crosses with deliberate menace in board meetings. Her power suits are armor: charcoal gray, midnight blue, always immaculate, always expensive. She's the only woman at Sterling Corp who's Alex's equal in title, and she's never once been over his knee—yet.

Lucia Santos

A 22-year-old head housemaid with olive skin and dark curls she keeps pinned in a neat bun, though strands always escape to frame her face. She's petite but deceptively strong from years of physical work, with a dancer's grace that makes her nude form seem almost sculptural as she moves through the penthouse. Her brown eyes are perpetually wary, watching Alex with the caution of a deer that's learned to expect the worst. She's the senior among the maids, which means she's the first to be punished when something goes wrong.

Josephine 'Josie' Sterling

A 25-year-old blonde with cornflower-blue eyes that hold no guile whatsoever, her face an open book of every fleeting emotion. She's disarmingly beautiful—full lips, a soft figure, skin that freckles across her nose and shoulders. She was a small-town beauty queen before Alex swept her off her feet, and she still can't quite believe her luck. She wears designer dresses like a child playing dress-up, always slightly askew, always needing adjustment.

Vivian 'Viv' Okafor

A 29-year-old chief of staff with warm mahogany skin and sharp, intelligent eyes that miss nothing. She's tall and poised, with a dancer's posture from years of ballet, and she carries herself like someone who's never been caught off guard—until Alex's hand lands on her ass. Her tailored charcoal pantsuits are her armor, and she wears them like a challenge.

Thomas 'Tommy' Brennan

A 45-year-old head of security with a thick neck, a barrel chest, and the weary eyes of a man who's seen too much. His salt-and-pepper beard is neatly trimmed, and his suit jacket always strains at the shoulders. He's been with Alex since the early days, and he's the only one who knows where the bodies are buried—metaphorically and otherwise.

Isabelle 'Bella' Moreau

A 31-year-old French-born executive assistant with porcelain skin, a cascade of auburn curls, and a pouty mouth that always looks like she's about to complain. She's petite but sharp, with a wardrobe of silk blouses and pencil skirts that show off her long legs. She's been with Sterling Industries for five years, and she's perfected the art of looking innocent while knowing exactly what's coming.

Marcus Webb

A 33-year-old head of mergers and acquisitions with a runner's lean build and a perpetual five-o'clock shadow. His dark hair is always slightly disheveled, and he has a habit of loosening his tie the moment he's off the clock. He's charming in a boyish way, with a grin that gets him out of trouble—until Alex's hand finds his girlfriend's ass.

Penelope 'Penny' Ruiz

A 26-year-old maid with sun-kissed olive skin, a cascade of dark waves, and a perpetually cheerful smile that doesn't quite reach her eyes. She's soft-bodied and curvaceous, with full hips and a bounce in her step that makes her nude work around the Sterling penthouse feel almost innocent. She's been with the household for two years, and she's learned to keep her head down and her mouth shut.

Harold 'Harry' Whitmore

A 58-year-old family lawyer with silver hair, a neatly trimmed mustache, and wire-rimmed glasses that make him look like everyone's favorite grandfather. He's been the Sterling family attorney for three decades, and he's seen Alex grow from a scrappy kid to a billionaire. His suits are old-fashioned but impeccably tailored, and he always smells faintly of pipe tobacco.

EXPLORE CHAPTERS

The Boardroom Lesson

Mia is at her desk in the open-plan office, the evening light catching the glass walls, when Alex appears behind her and tells her to stand. She rises, heart in her throat, and he guides her to the ed

Later That Night

Alex returns home to his penthouse and finds an untidy house and unruly maids. Later, his wife has a bad aditude eating their meal prepared by the chef. Explore multiple people being spanked together.

Later That Night

Next day at the

Chapter 4

We leave Mia for now and Alexander returns home.

The Baseboard's Witness

Lucia's cloth squeaks against the marble baseboard, her raw backside throbbing with each kneel, her breath still hitching from the ten strokes she counted. Behind her, Alexander sets down his whiskey

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