Alice confronts Steven, revealing a large compensation check she possesses, which shocks him since he never believed she had such money. Steven questions the legitimacy of the check and demands to verify it before letting her leave. Mark hints that the check might be genuine, referencing that Alice was taken away by Mr. Smith. As tension rises over the sudden fortune, Steven orders someone to cash the check at the bank. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with uncertainty surrounding the check's authenticity and the consequences that will follow.