Vivian confronts a man, Bryce, who boasts about being a Hale and marrying her despite her disability. She points out his dependence on the Sterling family's wealth and name. Moments later, an announcement reveals that the Sterling Group is withdrawing a crucial loan, jeopardizing Hale Industries. Bryce begs Vivian for forgiveness, but she orders him to kneel and remove her shoes, declaring he only loves her castoffs. She reveals his necklace is fake, his party invitations are fabricated, and announces that Sterling has frozen all his financial access.