At the Suhl Residence, Wendy faces bitter betrayal as she realizes the family’s affections have shifted from her to Lulu, who now commands the admiration of the influential Suhl Four—top financier Grant, doctor Evan, actor Leo, and racer Zane. As graduation approaches in three days, Wendy's hopes to rise socially through them are shattered. Despite her status as an heiress kept secret for safety, she feels isolated and powerless while Lulu thrives in the spotlight. The episode ends with a final blow: Wendy’s graduation project is exposed as plagiarized, threatening her future and forcing her into a desperate crossroads.