Intelligent, independent, but currently trapped by circumstances.
Ellie wakes up in a place she doesn't recognize. She realizes her freedom was taken by Keir, a man from her past who she thought was gone.
Keir offers her a "choice"—compliance or complete isolation. The "chains" are not just physical; they are financial and social.
Ellie pretends to submit while looking for weaknesses in Keir’s security. She finds a ally in a subordinate (like Roberto or Sailor, echoing characters in the book).
(defining the "chained" and "free" scenes)
(sharpening the banter between Keir and Ellie) Drafting specific scenes (the escape or the confrontation) Which area