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Days turned into a battle of survival inside Leonardo's villa. He expected submission, but Aresha refused to bend. She refused to eat his food and demanded her freedom. One evening, finding her trying to pick the lock on the library door, Leonardo grabbed her wrist. 'You are wasting your time, Aresha. No one escapes my grasp.' Aresha looked him straight in the eyes, her voice steady. 'You can lock my body in this house, Leonardo, but you will never control my mind. I am a defender of the law, and you are just a criminal.' Leonardo smiled, his dark eyes flashing. 'A brave criminal, Aresha. Let's see how long your courage lasts.'