Marcus faces pressure as he must become Miss Grant's fiancé in seven days, but he fears losing Vivian, the woman he truly loves. He reveals a risky plan to elope by faking his death to escape marrying Yvonne. Meanwhile, Marcus admits he fell for Vivian after mistaking another woman playing the pipa at a freshman gala for her. Vivian denies playing the pipa herself, exposing a misunderstanding that complicates Marcus’s feelings. As Marcus grapples with his misplaced affection and looming forced engagement, the episode ends with an urgent call to Miss Grant, leaving his next move uncertain.