The long-lost heiress Alice Cooper returns after seven years, determined to uncover who killed her mother and punish those responsible for her suffering. Her arrival shocks those around her, with news reporting her impressive feats and expertise across various fields. Meanwhile, Mr. Smith is struggling with a week-long bout of insomnia that has left him irritable. In response, someone offers to use their medical skills to help him, setting the stage for a crucial attempt to alleviate his condition. The episode ends as the healing attempt begins, leaving the outcome uncertain.
A woman unexpectedly confronts a man at a medical facility, displaying aggressive behavior that alarms those around her. Despite warnings about her temper, she demands 50 million dollars, which the man surprisingly agrees to. Meanwhile, Mr. Smith falls asleep after hearing a young woman play the piano, prompting concern from the staff. Upon waking after eight hours, Mr. Smith is intrigued by the pianist and orders his team to identify her within the hour. The episode ends with the mystery of the piano player unresolved, setting up the next encounter.
Jack's fiancée, Alice, returns after a seven-year absence just as Jack prepares to get engaged to Susan. Susan confronts Jack with rumors that Alice was seen at a hotel with an older man, calling Alice shameless and demanding the engagement be canceled so she can marry Jack instead. Jack promises to tell his mother to end the engagement with Alice. The tension rises when Alice arrives and is met with hostile questions. The episode ends in shock as Alice discovers a severed human head, leaving the situation dangerously unresolved.
Alice returns home unexpectedly and is immediately confronted by her stepmother and sister, who accuse her of stirring trouble. A mannequin head is used to scare Alice, escalating tensions as she accuses them of betrayal after her mother left. Alice insists she came back only to retrieve her mother's tablet, but her stepmother refuses to hand it over, claiming it belongs to the Cooper family. The conflict intensifies as Alice prepares to fight for the tablet, challenging her family's loyalty. The episode ends with Alice questioning who truly leads the Cooper family, leaving the power struggle unresolved.
Mark Cooper, head of the Cooper family, is approached by Ben, assistant to the wealthy Mr. Smith, who has come seeking Ms. Cooper. When Ms. Cooper appears, she is surprised but cautious, recalling a past dance event that might have connected her with Mr. Smith. Amid the tense meeting, another woman named Susan risks falling, only to be warned off by Ms. Cooper. Mr. Smith hints at a significant offer of 50 million dollars, escalating the stakes. The episode ends with Ms. Cooper facing a critical decision about this unexpected proposal.
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.
In this episode, a woman confronts a man known as Mr. Smith, who insists she move into his house and accept full responsibility as his piano doctor. She resists, valuing her freedom over wealth and refusing to live under his terms despite his family's status as the richest in Nova. As tensions escalate, Mr. Smith challenges her to prove herself by 'flying down,' implying a dangerous test or confrontation. The episode ends with her rejecting his offer along with a substantial 50 million dollar incentive, leaving their conflict unresolved and poised for a critical turning point.
Mr. Smith orders an investigation into Alice, the woman serving him who claims to be the Cooper family heiress. Alice returns and confronts others who challenge her connection to Mr. Smith and the Coopers, insisting the Smith family should not be provoked. A man named Mark accuses her of forgetting the Cooper family's past support, but Alice admits she owes the family money. To settle her debt, she offers 10 million dollars as payment for past favors. The episode ends with tension over her true motives and the unsettled financial claim hanging in the air.
Alice confronts her family by offering a 10 million dollar check as compensation for the years she spent supporting them. Her father demands she kneel to accept the money, escalating into a heated confrontation where Alice challenges his authority and rejects his demand, asserting that after her mother's death, she no longer recognizes his dominance. The family pressures intensify as her father orders not only Alice but also another family member, Susan, to kneel and pick up the check. The episode ends with Alice reluctantly agreeing to kneel, setting the stage for further family conflict.
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.