At a family meeting Damian storms in, insisting he must be Mercer Group's heir while his father Andrew backs Rowan. Heated accusations follow: Damian recalls being starved, sleeping in the garage and leaving five years ago; Andrew calls him a beggar and defends Rowan. Plans surface to pay Mr. Umbra - up to 70% or even the whole estate - to restore someone's health at a wedding. Tension spikes when someone gives Andrew three seconds to accept demands or die. Damian sneers, tells him to cut the act, and declares he'll be beyond their reach, leaving Andrew facing an immediate, life-or-death choice.