A woman named Harper is violently restrained by a group led by Vanessa, who accuses her of seeking attention from Alpha Ryder. Her painting is destroyed as an initial warning. The conflict escalates when Vanessa orders her followers to strip Harper, threatening to publicly shame her online so the whole university will see. Harper desperately pleads and resists, but is overpowered. The episode ends with Harper cornered, her fate hanging as Vanessa prepares to carry out her public humiliation.