Mr. Todd Hugh arrives to propose a fake marriage, offering gifts and setting a wedding date for next month. Vera, who believes he truly likes her, faces jealousy and harsh words from others, including accusations that she has shamed Mr. Hugh despite being his new secretary. Tensions rise as family conflicts surface, with Vera feeling isolated since her father's death. Meanwhile, another woman, Ada, decides to leave the household, believing she no longer belongs. The episode ends with Vera entering Mr. Hugh’s lavish home, uncertain about the future of their arranged marriage and the challenges ahead.