Chapter 9 " Did you arrange for someone to toss Oliver's body into the wilderness as food for the dogs ? " As Eric came back , Ariana rose to her feet , her eyes aflame with intense hatred , sharp and clear . After all , it was merely a stray dog . Eric realized he'd been too indulgent with Ariana , which had led her to commit such an outrageous act . His expression turned grim as he addressed Ariana . " Are you aware that your kidnapping resulted in Mandy losing her child ? Will you acknowledge your error ? " Ariana suddenly erupted into laughter , her voice piercing and high- pitched . " Eric , I damn you and Mandy to the depths of hell ! " Eric's expression shifted instantly . He hadn't anticipated Ariana's lack of remorse . " If you hadn't arranged for Mandy to be kidnapped and assaulted , she wouldn't have accidentally fallen and lost the baby while trying to get away . " Eric's face darkened , disappointment clouding his eyes . " Since you're so fond of orchestrating assaults , I'll ensure you experience 11 4M it firsthand . " Eric gathered four men and confined them in a room with Ariana . Mandy stood behind Eric and tugged on his sleeve . " Eric , let's just let it go . Despite Ms. Harlan having me kidnapped and attacked , I'm ultimately alright . " Mandy's head drooped , her eyes shimmering with unshed tears . " In the end , my child and I can't stand up to Ms. Harlan . " Eric gently patted Mandy's head . " Dear , she made a mistake and should face the consequences . I have to provide an explanation to our child . " Ariana fought against being pulled into the room . " Eric , I hate you ! I wish we had never crossed paths . " Her words were abruptly silenced when the door slammed shut . Shortly after , the room filled with Ariana's struggles , sobs , tearing clothes , and heart - wrenching screams . Eric frowned . He had explicitly told them earlier that the person inside was Mrs. Gibson , who was just being difficult , and that intimidating her would suffice . Anyone who dared to touch Ariana . Wherever they placed their hands , that part would be severed ; not even a finger was permissible . But why was Ariana reacting so violently , as if she were truly being Chapter 9 harmed ? As Eric was about to open the door to investigate , Mandy unexpectedly collapsed . " Eric , my stomach hurts so much … " Without a second thought for Ariana , Eric quickly scooped Mandy up and dashed to the hospital . The door of the Gibson's villa slammed shut , sealing off Ariana's desperate screams for help from within . Two hours later , inside that same room . Ariana lay motionless on the floor , barely covered by shredded clothes . Her face , neck , chest , and thighs were covered in marks from resisting the assault . Even her private areas were slightly bleeding . The four men nearby fastened their belts , their faces displaying satisfaction from having had their fill . " Just experiencing Mrs. Gibson is worth our entire lives , fellas ! " " Absolutely ! Mr. Gibson must be heartless . His own wife slips up , and he lets us enjoy the moment . " The four men exited the room one by one , leaving Ariana behind , abandoned like a shattered doll in the desolate space . She gazed blankly at the ceiling , as though her spirit had been ripped away . Ariana would never forget how those four men held her down , completely defenseless . How they had ripped her clothes apart and assaulted her one after the other . The sensation of being overpowered , humiliated , and violated - of having everything shattered - would remain etched in Ariana's memory for the rest of her life .