Lewis Digory, a university classmate of Paul, helps secure funding from Horizon Group, which has been emptied of its assets. Despite one member's discomfort at being treated like family by Paul, they plan to take control of the shell company to attract the Walker Group, Bayvale's top financial consortium. Lewis assures them that following his guidance will bring wealth and power. The episode ends with Lewis teasing the idea of making them his heirs, leaving the group uncertain but intrigued about the next move.