Mr. Quincy unexpectedly arrives early to see Ivy, prompting Ivy's mother to rush her awake and dress. Staff stall him, explaining Ivy needs time to get ready. When Ivy finally comes down, people note Mr. Quincy looks presentable but exhausted, his eyes as if he’d cried all night. He directly addresses Ivy and, pointing at her wrist, asks, "The limited support bracelet from my debut anniversary?" That recognition turns a routine visit into a personal confrontation. Ivy is left on the spot to explain as the room falls silent and the meeting's purpose hangs unresolved.