Milo urgently needs tens of millions to bridge a funding gap and realizes that Elena's black card could cover the amount. He pushes to gain her trust, aiming to raise her affinity to 30% to unlock resources. After asking Jace for privacy, Milo apologizes for earlier awkwardness and boldly tries to guess Elena’s card PIN, testing boundaries. When she threatens to leave, Milo proposes drastic terms, even offering marriage, to secure a loan. Elena challenges him to ask properly, leaving Milo fumbling as the episode ends on his uncertain attempt to negotiate for the crucial funds.