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As Alex returned to the mansion from a mission, his mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Maya. However, when he reached her room, he found it empty. Panic and fear gripped him, and he quickly ordered his men to search for her.

It didn't take long for them to find her on the rooftop. Maya stood there, looking out at the city lights, her expression a mix of defiance and determination. Alex approached her cautiously, his emotions a jumble of relief and frustration.

"If you try to run away again, it's not going to end well for you," he said sternly, his voice tinged with anger and concern.

Maya turned to face him, her eyes blazing with anger. "Why do you keep me here, Alex? What do you want from me?"

Alex's demeanor turned cold and distant. "Because I want to," he replied curtly.

Maya's frustration boiled over. "That's not an answer! I want to know why you're doing this to me. I want you to let me go!"

Alex's jaw clenched, and he looked away for a moment before meeting her gaze again. "You want me to let you go? Fine. But you have to understand, Maya, there are reasons—"

But Maya didn't let him finish. "I don't care about your reasons! You're keeping me here against my will, and I won't stand for it!"

Alex's patience wore thin. "You don't have a choice, You're safer here than out there on your own. You don't know what's waiting for you."

With that, he turned on his heel and walked away, leaving Maya alone on the rooftop. She watched him go, feeling a mix of anger, hurt, and confusion. She knew she had to find a way out of this situation, but for now, she was trapped in a web of secrets and danger, with no clear path forward.

Maya's emotions reached a boiling point as Alex walked away, leaving her alone on the rooftop. Frustration, anger, and despair welled up inside her, and without thinking, she shouted after him, hurling hurtful words and abuses at him. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she vented her pent-up emotions, feeling utterly helpless and trapped.

But Alex didn't turn back. He didn't react to her outburst, as if her words were nothing but a distant echo. Maya's cries of anguish fell on deaf ears, and it only added to her sense of isolation and desperation.

She sank to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably. The weight of her captivity, the unanswered questions, and the emotional turmoil of the situation overwhelmed her. She felt a deep sense of betrayal and abandonment, wondering how the person she had once cared for so deeply could treat her this way.

Hours passed, and Maya remained on the rooftop, lost in her grief and confusion. Eventually, exhaustion took over, and she curled up in a corner, her tears subsiding but her heart heavy with sorrow.

Inside the mansion, Alex heard Maya's cries echoing faintly through the walls. He clenched his fists, his own emotions in turmoil. He knew he had hurt her, but he also believed he was doing what was necessary to keep her safe. The conflict tore at him, but he pushed his doubts aside, burying himself in his work to avoid facing the guilt and remorse gnawing at his conscience.

For Maya, the night was long and filled with unanswered questions. She had no idea what the future held, but one thing was clear—she was determined to find a way out, to regain her freedom and uncover the truth behind Alex's actions, no matter the cost.