In a disciplinary hearing, Association members accuse Nina of scheming and slandering another dancer (Chloe), citing online fallout, and push to expel her. Ethan confronts her and demands she admit fault; Nina refuses—"I won't apologize"—and asks for a divorce. Colleagues warn that without an apology her career will be over, noting Mr. Blake and Ms. Walker might forgive her but the Association won't reverse the expulsion and companies will avoid her. An unexpected invitation from Ventra Dance to go abroad arrives, leaving Nina to decide whether to accept the offer or stay and face the Association's consequences.