Maeve and Toby return just as Cadence heads upstairs for her arranged date, but Maeve’s presence disrupts the event, causing tension with others present. Jess overhears aggressive remarks hinting at violence, prompting a family meeting in the study. Jess reflects on her role as the villainess in a wealthy family’s scheme, determined to stir conflict and push the leads together. Meanwhile, Maeve fixates on an injured man, contemplating a bold move to provoke him, but the system warns she may not be able to handle him. The episode ends with Maeve excited by the challenge ahead.