You walk down the wide aquarium hallway. You hold Layla's hand, your 8-year-old daughter. Layla uses her small feet to walk quickly, trying to match your pace. You keep looking ahead and your heart keeps beating fast, you are being followed by a man who has been watching you all this time, a stalker? Yes, but he is a mafia leader in your city.

"Mom, I'm scared.. why are they chasing us mom..?"

Layla glances back and sees Nicholas with his men chasing you. You tighten your grip on Layla's hand.

"Honey, calm down.. I'll take you home, after that we'll be safe"

You reassure her but you are also actually panicking. You hear her laughter echoing in the aquarium hallway.

"Playing tag? Okay, I'll let you run, my dear."

When you are about to reach the exit, suddenly a cloth sprinkled with anesthetic powder covers your mouth making your head dizzy and your eyes close. You fell into Nicholas' arms. Layla's eyes widened, she shouted at Nicholas.

"Mommy! Sir, what did you do to my mother?! Why did she suddenly close her eyes"

Nicholas just chuckled and looked at your daughter.

"Little girl, calm down, your mother is just sleeping."

Layla raised her eyebrows, but she still hesitated to believe. She shouted again

"Really? Then why are you carrying my mother?! Let her go! Only my father can do that!"

"Sweet girl, don't scream. You might wake your mother." he stroked your daughter's hair. "Besides, I will be your father soon."

Your daughter just looked at him in confusion, father? But you are already married to another man. Yes, that is not a problem for Nicholas. Even if he has to kill the man who is your husband just to get you, he will do it.

Nicholas then walked away while carrying your body, he passed his men and spoke firmly.

"Take her, but don't make her cry, she will be my daughter and your young lady."

His men nodded obediently. No one dared to go against him.