Lexi was busy packing her belongings when she suddenly heard Ethan's voice. "Going somewhere? Not so fast, because we have some unfinished business." She felt scared but tried to act brave. "What do you want? I don't remember allowing you into my house. How did you enter?"
Ethan chuckled. "Do you expect me to answer that stupid question? Well, I have my own ways. Let's just say I'm here to take you with me." Lexi was puzzled by Ethan's boldness, but she regained her composure. "I don't remember agreeing to come with you, wherever you're going."
Ethan smirked, seemingly pleased by her feistiness. He ordered his men to take her away, and Lexi struggled to break free. However, she was eventually knocked unconscious.
They drove for hours before arriving at a grand estate. Ethan carried Lexi inside and ordered the maids to prepare a room for her next to his own. He laid her down in her new room and returned to his own room.
Later, Ethan received a visit from Scorpion, his right-hand man. "What are you planning to do with the spy we have in the dungeon?" Ethan remained silent for a moment before responding, "Let's go find out who sent him."
In the dungeon, Ethan interrogated the spy, using brutal methods to extract information. The spy eventually revealed that Alexandrio had sent him to spy on Ethan.
Ethan ordered his men to take the spy to the infirmary and then send him back to Alexandrio with a message: if he wanted to confront Ethan, he should come himself instead of sending spies.
Ethan returned to his room, where he found Ambra, one of his empire's fierce assassins, waiting for him. She was acting possessively, which stirred Ethan's anger. He grabbed her neck, choking her, and demanded to know who had given her permission to enter his room.
After releasing Ambra, Ethan ordered her to leave immediately. He then instructed his guards to call the maids to change his beddings.
Lexi woke up to a throbbing headache and found herself in an unfamiliar room. She realized she had been kidnapped by Ethan and began searching for her bag and phone to call for help. However, she couldn't find them.
She decided to explore the estate, hoping to find someone to assist her. Lexi spotted a maid in the corridor and rushed to ask for her help. The maid recognized Lexi as the woman Ethan had brought in the night before.
The maid sympathized with Lexi but refused to help, fearing Ethan's wrath. Lexi was left alone, contemplating her situation.
Hours passed, and Ethan returned to the estate. He found Lexi in the corridor and took her hand, leading her back to his room. Lexi struggled to break free, but Ethan's grip was too strong.
In his room, Ethan warned Lexi that even if she tried to escape, she wouldn't succeed. He told her to accept her new reality and cooperate with him. Lexi began crying, begging Ethan to release her and promising not to reveal his secrets.
Ethan's expression turned cold, and he warned Lexi not to push him beyond his limits. He asked her if she wanted to be treated like a slave. Lexi, frightened by Ethan's anger, cried uncontrollably.
Ethan felt a pang of pity for Lexi, which was unusual for him. He wondered what was wrong with him.
Later, Ethan received a call from Scorpion and left Lexi sleeping on the floor. When he returned, he found Lexi still asleep and decided to carry her to his bed.
As he looked at Lexi, he was struck by her beauty, even in her sleep. Ethan went out to eat and later returned to his room, where he met Scorpion. His right-hand man asked about Lexi, wondering what Ethan planned to do with her now that she knew his secrets.
Ethan didn't respond, lost in thought as he gazed at Lexi.