The Mafia Don I Abandoned Came Looking for Me Episode 3

Episode 3 · Elena, Vincent Moore, Vanessa Moore

Episode 3 recap

Vanessa leads Elena away from the loud party guests and takes her upstairs. Elena follows quickly to escape Vincent's intense stare, telling herself he cannot recognize her from her edited pictures. Vanessa introduces Elena to Madam Moore in the private dining room. Madam Moore invites Elena to take the chair beside her. Elena sits down, but Vanessa points out the chair belongs to Vincent. Vincent suddenly appears behind Elena and tells her to stay seated.

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Episode 3 scene by scene

00:00: Heading Upstairs to Escape the Crowd
Vanessa pulls Elena away from the noisy crowd and heads upstairs. Elena follows quickly to get away from Vincent's sight. She tells herself that her actual appearance does not match her past online photos, so Vincent cannot possibly recognize her.
00:33: An Invitation to the Wrong Seat
Vanessa brings Elena to the private dining room and introduces her to Madam Moore. Madam Moore invites Elena to sit beside her. When Elena sits down, Vanessa cries out that it is Vincent's place. Vincent appears behind Elena and stops her from getting up.

Key lines from episode 3

“Mom, this is my good friend Elena, the one I'm always telling you about.”
Vanessa · Vanessa introduces Elena to Madam Moore in the private dining room.

“Come sit next to me with Vanessa, sweetheart.”
Madam Moore · Madam Moore warmly welcomes Elena and offers her an empty chair.

“Mom, you're already so fond of Elena? That's my brother's seat.”
Vanessa · Vanessa realizes Elena just sat down in Vincent's designated chair.

“If my mother invited you to sit there, then stay.”
Vincent Moore · Vincent steps up behind Elena as she tries to stand up.

How episode 3 ends

Vincent silently steps behind Elena just as she tries to leave his chair. He fixes his sharp gaze on her and orders her to remain in his seat. The episode ends as Elena freezes in place. Will Vincent confront Elena about their past relationship, or will she manage to keep her online identity hidden from his family?