Alice faces pressure from Mr. Smith to accompany him immediately, as he insists on resolving her mother's issue today. Despite his offer of 50 million dollars, Alice refuses, saying it’s insufficient and her problem remains unsolved. Their confrontation escalates until Alice reluctantly agrees to return with him for now, postponing the discussion. Later, a man offers Alice a lucrative contract to be his personal pianist, promising an annual salary of 100 million dollars. He reveals his plan to use music as an experimental treatment for her rare insomnia, seeking answers about its cause. Alice asserts her independence, unwilling to be controlled.