Prior to the events of the book, the main character ended a verbally and emotionally abusive relationship. Since they were coworkers at the time, her ex retaliated by attempting to force her out of her industry with a rumor. There is a point in the book where this ex visits the main character while she is alone in her bed room. It is clear in the narrative that he has come specifically to intimidate her, if not assault her. Someone else intervenes before anything happens. It is later revealed that the ex had harassed and assaulted other women.