Cici returns to face intense criticism from her family after breaking up with Yates, the son of the wealthy Gordon family. Her relatives pressure her to reconsider by revealing that the Gordons promised a 10 million payoff contingent on her marriage to Yates. Amid accusations and tension, Cici confronts Richard Lintz, who once sabotaged her opportunity at Harvard by stealing her admission notice. The confrontation escalates when Cici slaps Richard, defying her family’s demand to apologize. Despite attempts to mediate, Cici rejects the family bond, leaving their conflict unresolved and her future uncertain.