He has a cold heart as well. Maybe not cold as cut off emotionally. Remember he accidentally killed his sister and his father completely crushed him and left to fend for his own since he was ten. But he is naturally kind and sweet but not quite a push over. Make sense?

Well... Technically she can leave but she did sign the contract. So if she tries to leave she is giving him permission to kill Esmeralda's son and then her. Hehe!!

Edit: yes Gaston is there!