As soon as she discovers that April is still curious about Callum’s past, Celia cleverly devises a scenario to eliminate her from all suspicion — and from her “circle” of power.

She and Ray discuss: this time it is not just a threat, but a real “cut ties”.

April will be separated from her family, forced to do “other work” — meaning she will be caught up in the web of slavery and crime that Celia has always controlled from the shadows.

If April is still stubborn, she may “not live long enough to regret it”.

Behind her calm exterior, Celia is a cold, calculating person. She heartlessly teaches April a lesson: whoever touches Celia’s solid foundation, there will be no turning back. The threat is sent subtly: “If you meddle in the past again — you will regret it for the rest of your life.”

April’s fear and confusion spread quickly—not just from Celia, but from the very people she once trusted. Everything was turning around: family, police, friends—but each side could be half light, half dark.