Jessica refuses to attend a party with Seymour, who is involved in a tense contract negotiation. Seymour's face is bruised, hinting at a recent confrontation. Jessica exposes Seymour's poor conduct by revealing he allowed an older man to inappropriately touch her during a contract meeting. Confronted by Seymour, Jessica declares he is not her boyfriend and rejects his interference. When Seymour admits his plan to secure the contract was ruined by Jessica’s actions, she confronts him over his unethical tactics. Frustrated by the fallout, Jessica quits, vowing never to return as tensions between them escalate.