Mr. Scott is pressured to cover an 8 million compensation for Elsie, a key company talent, after evidence is presented against his group. Mr. Cecil insists Scott's company must resolve its internal issues before discussing a business deal, emphasizing the Star Group's high standards. When asked about approval from senior family members, Scott fiercely refuses interference. Scott agrees to pay within three days but demands calling off his engagement with Ms. Bell. This leads to a heated exchange where Ms. Bell fires Scott, blames him for recent failures, and threatens to seek Mr. Lucien's intervention to settle scores.