Vague mentions of Dominic’s difficult upbringing are sprinkled throughout the novel. What effect do these past experiences have on Dominic’s current lifestyle and mindset? Be sure to examine his fears and insecurities in your response, using key examples from the text.

Huang uses the second-chance romance trope as the premise of her romantic plot. How does she both conform to and subvert the expectations of this trope?

Huang commonly uses flashbacks in her novels, and this tactic is also prevalent in King of Greed. Analyze at least two flashbacks that play a crucial role in the novel’s overarching plot and help to develop the protagonists’ flaws and desires.