Episode: 7Episodes: 61
Julian blocks Eliza inside the dance studio surrounded by portraits of her as the White Swan. Eliza cries and insists she cannot dance anymore and hates it. Julian demands repayment for the seven years she stole from him. He forcibly kisses her until she shoves him off and wipes her lips. Julian then warns Eliza that she will only see Leo if she dances for him. He grips her from behind and prepares to undo her dress.
Julian stops Eliza from leaving the dance studio. Framed portraits of her in a white swan costume cover the wall behind them. Eliza cries, stating she hates dancing and cannot do it. Julian tells her she owes him seven years.
Julian grabs Eliza and forcibly kisses her out of anger and longing. Eliza struggles against his grip in tears. She manages to push Julian away from her. Eliza then wipes her lips with her hand in clear distress.
Julian seizes Eliza again and delivers an ultimatum about Leo. He states she can stay with the boy only if she dances and pleases him. Julian moves behind Eliza, kisses her shoulder, and offers to help her out of her dress.
“I don't want to dance, I can't dance anymore. I hate dancing now. I hate it so much!”
“Eliza Thorne, you owe me. You owe us seven years. You can't just walk away, leave me stuck in the past, dying alone.”
“Only if I'm happy with your dance, you get to stay with the boy. If I'm not, you know what happens.”
“Care to let me help you out of that?”
Julian stands directly behind Eliza, holding her close against her will. He whispers into her ear and kisses her bare shoulder as he prepares to undo her dress. Eliza stands trapped under his control. Will Eliza give in to his humiliating demand to stay with Leo, or will she find another way out of the studio?