Sophia confronts Simon, who surprisingly is still alive despite expectations of his death. Sophia demands Simon kneel and apologize to Yuliana, threatening to ask Emma to end his suffering if he refuses. Simon defiantly rejects her order, asserting his status as the legitimate heiress of Duchess Rose and insulting Sophia by calling her trash. The confrontation escalates with tensions high as Simon refuses to submit, challenging Sophia’s authority and intensifying the conflict without resolution as their power struggle deepens.