In a tense household confrontation, Jessie is accused of going too far after Chloe is bullied and left unable to eat. Jessie calls Eric claiming a stomachache and begs to be picked up; Eric warns she’s pushing her luck. Ms. Eves arrives, gives medicine and recalls using inherited assets and connections to launch Eric’s opera career and build Janesore’s media company. Feeling betrayed after Eric "turned his back" and chose someone else, she orders Gabriel to pull their investment from Foster Media’s Ocean Ad and sell it at a rock-bottom price, threatening Eric’s operation.