Annabelle's studio is publicly accused by her husband Xavier, a Gordon Group VP, of copying designs and is abruptly replaced as partner. Colleagues react with anger as Annabelle goes to the office to confront the new partner. Rebecca Sharp is introduced as the Sharp chairman's daughter and the company's new partner. She produces a bracelet identical to one in published photos — a boyfriend's three-year anniversary gift, serial 1314 — and casually lectures about men showing love. Rebecca's appointment and the matching bracelet deepen Annabelle's suspicion that Xavier's move may be personal. She leaves uncertain whether to fight or expose the motive.