"All I can say is, I'd rather die than be with you, Luke. You aren't that special. It's a given that you can pay me well because you have your own company, but I know that I will never satisfy you and you are going to let me pay for that mistake."
Yumi left those words in Luke's brain over and over again—like it was a recorded voice in a broken recorder. He even turned off the lights, but he still couldn't sleep in his room. What Yumi said is something that reminds him of his past with his adoptive parents. Whenever his parents used to fight, he would always hear his adoptive mother, Nelia, screaming at his late adoptive father: "I'd rather die than be with you on the same roof!"
Even if it was years ago, Luke's heart doesn't heal from all the trauma. He mourns the death of Dante every day—up to this moment. He wasn't convinced that Dante took his own life because Dante was a money-hungry man. And he believed that Dante deserved a punishment from the law because of his greed and evil mind.
After the burial of his adoptive father, he thought of locking himself in the dark mansion and always wearing black clothes as a sign of his mourning, and he finally stopped doing that after a year. He never thought that his mourning would erase his anger towards Dante. Of course, he still hates him, but his hatred won't take him anywhere. He is currently responsible for Nelia, who is still in a vegetative state in the hospital and is fighting for her life. For the time being, he must suppress his rage. Then he had a flashback to Yumi and her whereabouts. He had seen her dressed elegantly earlier. He assumed Yumi was on her way to work at a club.
Every time he entertained the idea that Yumi might flirt with the other guys just to make ends meet so she could save money for her aunt, he felt his heart break into a million pieces. Yumi's main objective was to get Mother Lingling to stop working in his mansion. He is irritated when he considers the possibility that different men are sleeping with Yumi and that she may be abused if her clients go too far in their demands. He wished he had simply fought his love Yumi. He blames himself for Yumi ending up in that kind of job. His wishful mind regrets that they did not flee and marry. Instead, he let his adoptive mother dictate to him. But if they get married, he won't be able to care for Nelia either.
Luke then made an attempt to get in touch with Mother Lingling and inquire as to her knowledge of Yumi's location. He called the elderly woman, and she sent him a text message.
'I still don't know what her current job is, and from what I understand, she's trying to write for Fiery Company, so I can't really say if she has any side jobs. I'm sorry for my niece's behavior, Sir Luke.'
He then attempted to call Yumi after receiving her number in the message. Fortunately, his call was quickly answered by Yumi.
"Why are you calling me? I thought you didn't want my presence in your mansion and it's clear to you where my exact location is.." Yumi made an effort to sound irritated, despite the fact that it was only a ruse to determine why Luke had called her at this hour. Since she is currently at the bar where she might run into Shiana, the young woman who works at Madam Sylvia's nightclub, the loud noises from the club can also be heard on the other line.
"Why are you acting as if I have to open the gate for you?" Of course, it's late at night, and I'm sure you don't have any spare keys. I don't want to wait until you get here late at night! " Luke irritably responded. His heart leapt stronger because he could plainly see Yumi at the club, currently entertaining rich men because that's what courtesans do.
"I won't be sleeping at the mansion, Luke. I'm sorry for not advising you that, but I'm in a hurry," Yumi retorted, hissing as there was a commotion at the bar. Shiana was being dragged by an unknown person who was pulling her hair. She hung up the phone and dashed over to Shiana's location.
"Let her go!" Yumi yelled, punching the man in the face.
Yumi was attacked back by an unknown man who pushed her against the wall and slapped her across the face. That man's hand left a red mark on her lovely face.
"You! Don't meddle in other people's affairs if you don't want trouble in your life!" yelled the angry man, punching her jaws.
Yumi, however, fought back despite the attack. She kicked him in the lower abdomen. She was able to knock him out in a matter of seconds.
The cops arrived unexpectedly to break up the fight. Yumi moved in close to Shiana and tried to comfort her. But unbeknownst to Yumi, she was filmed by several people while fighting even though she's wearing a tight and provocative dress.She shrugged. She must have to take Shiana to the police station before she will accompany her to the nearest hospital. Shiana must give a proper statement to the authorities so that the guy who's with her should receive proper punishment from the law.
"Who are you?" Shiana inquired. Her voice was clearly trembling as she spoke.
"Madam Sylvia asked me to track you down, and an unknown person texted me that you're here," Yumi said quietly. "You're safe now, Shiana."
"Thank you, Yumi. Thank you for being here. Thank you for saving me; I was scared and didn't know how to get away," Shiana yelped again.
Yumi accompanied the young girl to the police station after she consoled her.
"Don't be afraid to tell them the truth, okay?" she advised, and Shiana nodded, a small smile on her face.
"I will cooperate with them."