A woman tells her mother that Alicia slept with Ethan and seduced him at work, triggering fear that Ethan might discover something. Coworkers label Alicia a "ticking time bomb" at Clark Group and argue they must find a way to remove her. Back at the office, a manager orders urgent document sorting and forbids leaving. An employee protests and is silenced with a warning not to argue with Mr. Clark; she reveals he is her brother-in-law and accuses nepotism. Suddenly the power goes out and Mr. Clark appears, leaving the ouster plan and Ethan's possible exposure unresolved.