Kiara faces harsh criticism from a woman comparing her unfavorably to Yuna, who is praised as well-mannered and capable of supporting Caden’s career. The woman belittles Kiara as troublemaking and unworthy, warning her not to pick a fight with Yuna due to the influence of Professor Gough, a leading figure in the industry connected to high-profile families. James Baker, another student of Professor Gough, is arriving, adding pressure. Despite insults about Kiara’s background and university, she silently resolves not to compete with others but with herself, setting the stage for an internal shift while external challenges loom.