Liam finds a woman being confronted by Ryder, who is aggressively claiming her as his. Liam intervenes, telling Ryder to back off as the woman is distressed by her heat condition. She thanks Liam but flees the scene. Ryder warns Liam and asserts his claim, but Liam dismisses him, declaring she is not property. Later, Liam learns from a subordinate that the woman frequents an art studio. Seeing an opportunity, he decides to target her himself, ordering his men to find her.