Meanwhile, Matteo had already driven to the villa where Eliza was imprisoned. The moment he stepped into the attic, Matteo knew Eliza hadn't been compliant. He opened the attic door and, sure enough, saw an exhausted Eliza collapsed on the floor. She had already smashed the original wooden door to pieces. But only after destroying the wooden door did Eliza realize there was a metal door behind it. Matteo had prepared it specifically to prevent her from escaping. “I knew you wouldn't behave.” Eliza had struggled for two hours and now had no strength left. She said with self-deprecation, “I didn't think you'd guard against me this heavily.” Drugging a girl was already outrageous, but Matteo had also prepared an iron door to keep her locked up. When Eliza saw the iron door, she knew she had no way of escaping the attic. So, in the end, Eliza had simply given up and lain on the floor. Anyway, Matteo didn't dare kill her. She figured as long as she found the right opportunity, she could escape sooner or later. “I've already given Nolan the addresses of all Nathaniel's properties. Nolan will definitely investigate all of them in the shortest time possible, including Nathaniel's businesses at the port, which he'll surely clean out. When that happens, all of Nathaniel's subordinates will think Nathaniel provoked Nolan. I'll find the right moment to spread the news of Nathaniel's death, and Nolan will become the prime suspect.” “How ruthless.” Eliza sneered. “But how do you know Nolan will definitely provoke Nathaniel's subordinates?” “Of course I know. Because he can't afford the gamble.” Matteo knew exactly what kind of person Nolan was. Nolan was decisive, ruthless, and calm, but when it came to Eliza, he lost all his usual reason and judgment. He would absolutely use the most simple and brutish method to find Eliza in the shortest time. To achieve this, Nolan would not take any detours. “You should know better than anyone what he's like. I don't need to say more.” Matteo's words made Eliza's heart pound with anxiety.Matteo placed the bowl of food in front of Eliza. She looked at the food he offered. “Do you think I'm stupid enough to drink it a second time?” “There's really no drug in it this time. In any case, you know you can't escape. It doesn't matter if you drink it or not.” Although Eliza didn't want to admit it, Matteo was right. It didn't matter if she drank it or not. So, drinking it would at least help her conserve energy. Without another word, Eliza grabbed the bowl and downed the food. Afterward, she wiped her mouth and, in defiance, slammed the empty bowl upside down in front of him, showing she had finished every last drop. Matteo looked at her, and a faint smile appeared on his face. He was right this time; there was nothing in the food. But it only made Eliza realize even more clearly that even if she tore the attic apart, she still couldn't escape. Things outside were changing rapidly. No one knew what would happen next. She had to find a way to save herself. “Are you planning to keep me locked up like this forever?” “Yes.” “But I can't stand being cooped up. If you want me to cooperate and stay put, you have to agree to take me out for a walk at a set time every day.” “Are you a dog?” Matteo didn't mean it as an insult. He just knew how to walk a dog, not a person. “Think about it. You know my personality. I won't just sit here and wait. Instead of me causing trouble up here, why don't you just agree? An hour a day is all I ask. Besides, with you right next to me, are you really afraid I'll pull a fast one?” “An hour is impossible.” “Half an hour?” “Twenty minutes.” “Fine.”Although it was shorter than she had hoped, it was better than nothing. “So when are you taking me out? I haven't been outside all day, and my whole body aches. Is this how you treat the daughter of the Sue family? Even my brothers don't dare treat me like this. Aren't you afraid I'll make things difficult for you when I get out?” “Now.” Matteo pulled Eliza up from the floor. Eliza still didn't know where she was being held. She needed to at least get her bearings to figure out a good escape plan. Matteo dragged Eliza downstairs. The long-awaited sunlight hit her. She had barely seen the sun during her day of confinement. The attic window faced away from the sun, meaning it must face west.