Long ass post:
This whole Cartel storyline with Valery makes me wanna protect her even more, but at the same time gives me fear for the Mc. Naturally he’s going to want to save Valery in this situation, the problem is he’s not just dealing with some creepy old guy, we’re talking about the freaking cartel. Still no matter what Valery did she’s to be protected at all costs. Thankfully there’s the Hampshire cartel that seems to be the main opposition of the Dalias Cartel.
The presence of Marie helped tremendously because there’s no way Clint would’ve survived, and Mc, Jenny and Crew most likely wouldn’t have made it out of that hotel alive. But back to Clint, if he is indeed Valery’s father then he’s a piece of shit in my book. Had he claimed responsibility like a man Valery wouldn't be in this predicament and would’ve avoided those traumatic experiences. Learning that there was more than one predator sexually abusing her made me even more sick to my stomach about the situation then I already am. Jade mentioned the word "Broken" when describing Valery, which is probably accurate, it's just a horrible backstory.
The Mc in my opinion hasn’t properly grieved for his father yet, I hope he opens up more about his passing eventually, they was obviously close and you don't get over that kinda lost that quickly. But taking on others trauma, such as Valery, while dealing with your own issues is gonna be difficult in my opinion, from my experience all he can do is try to be there for Valery and support her as a friend for now.
With Jade’s character I’m even more torn because I like her personality, she’s fun to be around and is open and honest with herself and feelings, but sex can’t be the only thing your relationship is predicated on. She’s clearly falling in love with Mc, and they have chemistry, but even in serious moments such as the honest talk they had even that led to her being on top of him. I just hope there's more to her character than being a nympho who's an easy fuck, but I'm not seeing it so far.
Jenny is an amazing character to me, always caring for others and their needs. Even putting herself in harms way for Val like a true mama bear. The Dev did a great job this update capturing her true beauty, I enjoyed her content the most. The night time scene in the hotel with Mc was beautifully done, great renders and angles of her in the skylight, she’s one hell of a woman. Even though the sex scene with Mc was short lived, if that's a sign of what's to come then I can't wait.
Any scene to me with Ashley is enjoyable, but I find Sung Ji to be a bit annoying. Yeah, her intentions are good, but it’s pestering how she’s always interfering in Ashley and Mc affairs. She doesn’t need to always force the issue on things all the time, sometimes it’s easy just to mind your own business. I would’ve like if Mc actually asked Ashley out to continue their date versus Sung Ji just blurting it out. Maybe doing so would somewhat ease Ashley’s mind on if she’s enough for Mc. It’s still mind boggling that a beauty like Ashley would feel insecure about any other woman, but that’s what makes me love her character that much more.
On a more serious note, I’ll be so glad when this Adam prick finally gets what’s coming to him. If I had it my may it would end in blood. That hotel scene could’ve ended in a bloodbath and he didn’t even care. He didn't care who would've gotten hurt in this situation and that's telling on what kind of a person he is. So yeah, no redemption arc for me I want him either dead or in jail. On the flip side because of this incident we learned news about the Richards family having their hands dirty and being involved in some shady business, this could be used to Jenny’s advantage. I still believe Jessica is gonna play a role in Adam's downfall as well and I can't wait.
Hats off to the TLG.
