Caden arrives at Old Mr. Howard's house for a business talk while Lolly is supposed to accompany him, but Caden refuses. Sloan pressures to discuss a partnership proposal, but Caden rebuffs personal advances, insisting he's engaged and demands any non-business visitor leave. Meanwhile, a woman named Esme sneaks into Mr. Howard's room, revealing a secret. Sloan suspects Esme is after a rare medicine Old Mr. Howard possesses, critical for Sloan's grandfather's health. Sloan resolves to obtain it despite the risks, as tensions rise over the hidden medicine and loyalty questions.