Aurora confronts her mother about losing their house after her father’s death left them 15 million in debt, but her mother reveals Thomas, a billionaire who's been persistently calling Aurora, has offered them a place to stay. Aurora resents her mother for moving on so quickly and struggles with the fallout of her family's bankruptcy while also investigating her father's suspicious death. After breaking up with Emerson, Aurora faces hostility from Nicolas, who taunts her over a coffee stain on her shirt. The episode ends with Nicolas challenging Aurora, escalating the tension between them.