At the college anniversary gala, Lulu, a maid’s daughter, draws whispers when guests accuse her gown of being counterfeit. Angela’s classmates gloat until Angela admits she gave Lulu a limited-edition dress worth $2 million, deepening the scandal. The college’s largest shareholder, Mr. Jack Hampton, and Mrs. Hampton arrive; guests marvel at Angela’s family and note her different surname. Mrs. Hampton praises Lulu but others scold her as a thief. The party shifts from gossip to shock when Mrs. Hampton suddenly declares, "Angela isn't our daughter!" The scene ends on stunned silence and unresolved fallout.