Chantal confronts her bodyguard after her mother tasked him with protecting her, but he appears relaxed and evasive about his recent absence. While they discuss his unusual approach, Peter suddenly appears, proposing marriage to Chantal as a solution to her troubles, which she firmly rejects. Meanwhile, Chantal faces harsh criticism from her own circle, who belittle her leadership and warn that she cannot defeat the powerful Harrison family. As pressure mounts, the bodyguard hints at winning her over by love, but the chasm between them and looming threats remain unresolved.