Meanwhile, on the island, Lavel prepares a significant celebration for his son Robert’s 21st birthday, marking his coming of age as the legal heir, while reflecting on the shifting dynamics of power and loyalty.
To protect his family’s reputation, Dr. Lavel orchestrates Nora’s relocation. She is unexpectedly taken and wakes up confined in a Maryland basement. Robert reveals his involvement, stating his father’s influence is behind her situation to prevent any threat to their name.
He uses methods to control and manipulate her, aiming to strip away her sense of self and force her into submission. Elena is trapped in a cycle of fear, shame, and despair, with no apparent escape.