Hiding the Mafia Boss's Billionaire Heir Episode 9

Episode: 9Episodes: 71

Episode 9 recap

Dominic rejects Elodie's question about love during their drive and orders her to stay. A flashback recalls their first meeting as students sharing black truffle pasta. Later, an obstetrician confirms Elodie's pregnancy is healthy before Dominic summons her back. Dominic buys her attendance at a charity gala with a one-million-dollar check. Elodie plans to escape forever once the party ends, but Dominic becomes suspicious when she refuses champagne.

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Episode 9 Scene by Scene

00:00: A Cold Rejection in the Car
Inside the car, Elodie weeps and asks Dominic if he ever loved her. Dominic denies having feelings for her, claims she places money above affection, and gives her a strict warning never to run away from him again.
00:23: Memories of Truffle Pasta
A flashback shows young Dominic discovering young Elodie under a school cabinet during a ceremony. After introducing themselves, Elodie prepares black truffle pasta for him, and the pair giggles together under the counter when footsteps approach.
01:20: Dominic Broods by the Fire
Dominic sits alone near the fireplace in his study. He reflects on his bitter resentment toward Elodie and mutters aloud that she should not attempt another escape from his control.
01:31: Good News at the Clinic
At the hospital, Nora accompanies Elodie to an ultrasound appointment. An obstetrician examines Elodie and announces that the baby is healthy. Dominic rings Elodie's phone immediately after the exam and demands her immediate return home.
01:46: A Price on Her Attendance
Dominic flings a tight white gown at Elodie and orders her to join him at a charity banquet. When she states she is leaving, he writes a one-million-dollar check. Elodie accepts it, secretly resolving to flee afterward.
02:48: Suspicion at the Banquet
Dominic and Elodie arrive together at the charity banquet hall. A banquet server offers glasses of champagne on a tray. Elodie waves the drink away, which causes Dominic to look at her and demand an explanation.

Key Lines from Episode 9

“I do not love women like you. You always put money before your man.”
Dominic Thorne · Dominic speaks to Elodie in the car after she asks if he loved her.

“Use any tactic you want, Elodie Hale, but never run away from home again. That is my warning.”
Dominic Thorne · Dominic warns Elodie inside the car as they drive back at night.

“Put on this gown and come with me to the charity banquet tonight.”
Dominic Thorne · Dominic commands Elodie after tossing the evening dress to her.

“Why not? What's changed?”
Dominic Thorne · Dominic questions Elodie when she refuses a glass of champagne from the waiter.

How Episode 9 Ends

Elodie declines the champagne to protect her unborn child, but her refusal immediately triggers Dominic's suspicion. As he demands to know why her habits have suddenly changed, Elodie stammers and searches for an excuse. Can Elodie hide the truth of her pregnancy long enough to make her final escape from the banquet?