Holding the serum, Miss Scarlet is confronted by Mr. Holt Sr., who conditions her survival on marrying his grandson, Evan Holt. He argues killing Jeremy and his mistress would be "letting them off easy" and proposes she stay alive, take the serum, and inherit Jeremy's company so his mistress and daughter are ruined. He warns Jeremy and his nephew plan to seize everything after he dies. Scarlet agrees, saying "I'll marry your grandson and protect your family business," then trails off with "However..." Holt Sr. vows to accept any terms, leaving the cost unresolved.