To climb the corporate ladder at Sterling Industries, ambitious couples are offered a unique fast track: The Sterling Clause. It's a private addendum to the employee handbook that promises unparalleled promotion for those willing to share. When my husband and I signed, we thought we were playing a game for a better life. We never expected the company's enigmatic CEO, Damien Sterling, to personally oversee our 'performance review.' Now, the lines between ambition and desire have blurred, and my body has become the company's most valuable asset.