Xavier invests three million in Aurelia Tech, trusting Prof. Scott's advice despite warnings that Hawthorne Realty is a failing stock. His dorm mates ridicule him for dragging everyone into the risky bet, while a critic threatens to report him for wasting resources. The school declares that if Xavier’s chosen stock doesn't rise during today’s market opening, he will be expelled. Faced with mounting pressure and skepticism, Xavier must prove his judgment as the market opens, leaving his future hanging on this high-stakes gamble.