The second chapter depicts Leonard’s sinister intentions and how he uses manipulation tactics to persuade Marie into giving him whatever he wants. For Marie, it is easier to adapt to Leonard’s demands than try to reason with him.

The third chapter highlights some of the most common yet forgone red flags in a relationship. Leonard continues to instill self-doubt in Marie by creating insecurities, attacking her self-worth and nonstop criticism. His manipulation tactics has her questioning her reality, giving Leonard a sense of power and superiority.

The fourth chapter entails how Leonard's hot and cold behavior throws Marie into the deep end of self-doubt. Leonard guilt trips Marie into to writing his college admission essay. Leonard displays a superiority complex, but in reality, all he has is his inflated self-worth.

In the fifth chapter, Leonard can be seen using Triangulation, an emotional manipulation tactic to gain attention and control of Marie. He introduces Kim to the relationship to raise his self-esteem, devalue and keep Marie off-balance.

Chapter six entails how victims can break the captive chain of a narcissistic relationship and seek independence for themselves. Marie becomes assertive and clear with her boundaries and demands respect from Leonard.

Chapter seven describes the detaching phase of a toxic relationship when victims attempt to break free from their abuser’s grip. Marie struggles to disengage all communication with Leonard. However, going no contact proves to be the most effective way to disarm the abuser.

Chapter eight discusses the effects of being in an abusive and traumatic relationship. From Anxiety to low self-worth, Marie struggles with grief and her will to live.

Chapter nine defines how abusers use different approaches like hoovering to torment their victims further. That’s just what Leonard did by accusing Marie of cheating on him with Jack. He projected his insecurities on to Marie and blames her for his own shortcomings.

The last chapter discusses one of the most important stages of leaving a toxic relationship-Recovery! Marie’s inspiring road to recovery starts when she teams up with Jack in the debate and stands confidently against Leonard. She starts to regain her confidence and self-worth.