Xavier invests three million in Aurelia Tech stocks, following Professor Scott's advice to buy, despite warnings from others about the company's poor reputation and Hawthorne Realty’s prior downfall. His decision sparks ridicule and anger among his peers, who blame him for dragging the dorm into risky investments and demand his expulsion. The school officially threatens to expel Xavier if his stock fails to rise after the market opens. As the trading day begins, Xavier faces intense pressure to prove his bet right or face immediate consequences, leaving his academic future hanging in the balance.