Nancy Snyder, a top student at Landon University and Jill’s roommate, faces tension with Jill’s wealthy boyfriend, Simon, who challenges Nancy with a provocative bet offering $100,000 for each piece of clothing removed. Nancy initially refuses the money, rejecting Simon’s privilege and arrogance, but later realizes she desperately needs the funds to stay at university and agrees to the escalating wager. As Nancy strips more pieces, the bet escalates to $600,000, causing embarrassment and confrontation. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Simon insists Nancy continue, leaving her future and dignity hanging in the balance.
Nancy confronts the harsh class divide at a high-end club where only elites like Mr. Sawyer, heir to a powerful family, have access to the exclusive Bauhinia Hall. Despite her efforts, Nancy faces scorn as a bar girl unqualified to enter the elite space. Tensions rise when Simon unexpectedly transfers her $700,000, provoking Nancy's rival and revealing complex power dynamics. Simon then offers Nancy a provocative proposition to become his sidekick, challenging social roles in their circle where ‘sidekick’ replaces traditional relationship labels. Nancy is left to decide whether to accept this controversial offer and navigate this new, precarious position.
Nancy unexpectedly agrees to become Simon Lowery's sidekick after he offers her a monthly payment of 300,000, despite his initial reluctance to accept her. Simon feels conflicted about keeping Nancy as his sidekick but decides not to remove her from the sponsored students list. Meanwhile, Simon shows a generous side by offering Nancy a free apartment previously bought for someone else. The episode ends with Nancy stepping into her new role, while Simon silently struggles with his decision to keep her close, hinting at challenges ahead.
Nancy decides to move out of the dorm and accepts a free apartment offered by Mr. Lowery, despite warnings from a friend who calls her a kept woman and fears for her reputation. Nancy values the convenience and comfort, like having her own bathroom and easy access to the subway. Mr. Lowery urges her to be his sidekick, implying a mistress-like role, but Nancy refuses. Later, Mr. Lowery demands Nancy cook a full-course meal within 30 minutes and asks her to record it for social media to spite someone named Jill. Nancy reluctantly complies, discovering she actually enjoys the food, but the episode ends with her conflicted about her new situation.
Mr. Lowery enlists a girl as his sidekick to provoke jealousy in his ex, Jill, using social media to flaunt their alliance. He treats the girl as a tool to show Jill what she lost, while playful banter about a strong family pig highlights their dynamic. The girl adjusts to life in Mr. Lowery’s spacious dorm room, reflecting on her unexpected new circumstances. Later, a news report introduces Howard Sawyer, a respected and untouchable figure in society, setting a new focus. The episode ends with a mysterious instruction to investigate a resident in a specific apartment unit, creating suspense.
Nancy decides to move out and improve herself by adopting the daily routine of Howard, a privileged man living in a rich neighborhood. She reflects on her independence since breaking up with Simon, rejecting his expensive gifts as meaningless. When Simon sends jewelry to her dorm, she discards it immediately, signaling her desire to sever ties. Meanwhile, Nancy receives new phones from Mr. Lowery and another person, marking a fresh start. The episode ends with someone noticing the discarded jewelry and claiming it, leaving Nancy’s complete break from her past unresolved.
Nancy faces pressure from friends criticizing her relationship with Simon, who clearly isn’t interested in her. Meanwhile, Nancy’s friends discover Jill discarded expensive jewelry Simon gave her, which they plan to sell secretly for profit. They divide the money cautiously since they still live with Jill. As Nancy prepares for class, she is abruptly summoned and warned to cooperate with an unspecified demand, highlighting growing external pressure. The episode ends with Nancy reluctantly agreeing, setting up a tense situation that leaves her immediate fate uncertain.
Simon’s sidekick arrives and is told to sit and follow Simon’s schedule, highlighting their dependent relationship. They discuss Jill, a top student who doesn’t attend campus, and how using Jill’s discarded items helped save one million. Meanwhile, Simon hears insider news about Hollshell Heavy Industry’s upcoming policy announcement that will cause the stock price to surge. Simon, who has already invested heavily, urges his companion to quickly buy stocks, promising at least 30% profit. Despite skepticism about social mobility, they decide to invest 20% of their funds, ending with a tense moment as Cindy waits for someone important to arrive.
A young woman meets Simon's mother, who is suspicious of her intentions and offers her one million to leave Simon alone. The woman admits she is after Simon's money and connections but proposes instead to become Simon's 'love bodyguard,' aiming to keep him focused on his career rather than relationships. She reveals Simon's poor academic record and reliance on wealth to enter university, highlighting his real challenge of securing his position in his family business. Simon's mother is intrigued but cautious as the woman pledges to help Simon stabilize his career, leaving their uneasy alliance unresolved.
A woman negotiates a job to become Simon's assistant at the Lowery Group, agreeing to a three-month probation where she must prove her worth or face dismissal. She is offered a basic salary plus a significant additional monthly payment for also acting as Simon's personal protector. As she starts settling into her role, there's tension around managing an important upcoming visit from a Russian partner, with plans needing her approval. Meanwhile, Simon's longest-standing ex-girlfriend watches from a distance, adding an unspoken pressure. The episode ends as the woman grapples with navigating her new role under high stakes and scrutiny.