Lily confronts her father and his new partner in her late mother's home, accusing him of infidelity and demanding they leave based on her mother's will, which grants her ownership if she has a fated mate. Her stepsister taunts her, claiming Lily's ex, Nick, is the powerful Smith heir and will outshine Lily's new mate, Burton, a humble estate worker. Lily defiantly throws them out. As they leave, they mock Burton's status, but a final line reveals Burton may be connected to a powerful family, casting doubt on their assumptions.