To settle a massive debt, ruthless tycoon Rocher Vance claims the Thorne heir as his living collateral. But as he uncovers the boy's traumatic past and a web of family lies, Rocher finds himself protecting the very person he was meant to break. Can love survive a bond forged in vengeance?
Boss we got it. Talk. He's not the real Marcus Thorn. His name is Elian, the true first in line heir of the Thorn family. The only son of Baron's late elder brother. He was brought into that house at five years old. Boss, he didn't live in a bedroom. They kept him locked in the basement. He cleaned, he cooked, and every time Baron got drunk, he took the beating. For 15 years.
official records, but we tracked down a private doctor Baron had been paying off. Left wrist, Wrist fractured twice. Three ribs broken. Bastards!
They dared to deceive me. Using a child they tortured half to death is my bargaining mark. Boss, this isn't on you. The Thorns were too clever.
I want Baron Thorn to die on his knees. I want his empire dismantled piece by piece. Understood. Also, the Thorns have prepared passports and are attempting to flee.
All airports are under surveillance. The moment they show their faces, we close the net. Not a single one escapes. Everything they swallowed.
Make them cough it back up, blood and all. Lock him in our worst cell. Let him taste what a real basement feels like. Understood?
Understood. And Aaliyah and Boss? Do you still want him to stay here? He stays.
Everything the Thorns owe him. I'll take it back for him. Every last cent. Tell everyone in this estate.
He's mine. Anyone who dares look at him with disrespect loses their eyes. Get Dr. Evans here. I want a full examination.
Every bone, every old wound. Also get the couture tailor here. Send over the softest silk and cashmere clothing. Small sizes only.