Unfortunately, no matter how much Ashton pleaded and even threatened his Uncle Kai, nothing worked.
Unknown to Ashton, James had already asked their Uncle Kai that no matter what, not to let Ashton come home or let him go to the Philippines. So it seemed James already knew that his cover would be blown.
Kai also received a call from Tanaga to keep Ashton on a tight leash so he wouldn't escape and sneak out. He promised to do his best. He didn't want to upset his cousin, afraid that if he did, he might take away his position as CEO of THJ Entertainment.
However, Ashton was determined to go no matter what. So he sneakily booked a ticket on his own, without his group members and Uncle Kai's knowledge. He waited until everyone was busy with their own things, then sneakily left.
However, just as he was about to board the plane for the Philippines, CEO Kai arrived with bodyguards in time to stop him from leaving.
