Noah faces a brutal interrogation where he is accused of poisoning and pressured to reveal his sources. Despite threats, he initially remains silent but eventually implicates Mr. Bruno as the origin of the poison, linking him to his parents' deaths. Shortly after, Noah encounters a woman who confronts him about his hidden strength and demands to end their arranged engagement. She openly rejects him, revealing her preference for the elusive Grandmaster instead. Noah agrees to cancel their engagement, marking a notable shift in their relationship but leaving his next move uncertain.