Ben arrives unexpectedly to keep watch during a tense moment when Mr. Hugh mentions Ms. Stone’s impending visit, sparking curiosity as no one has seen her before. Meanwhile, a woman confronts Eva, accusing her of scheming with an older man and threatening consequences. Eva reveals she has been hiding her identity partly to prepare for taking over the Ivy Group by working undercover, specifically joining the design company under the group to understand it better. As Eva settles in, a warning is sent to Mason, the company’s leader, cautioning him to treat Ms. Stone well or face retaliation.