At a crowded gathering, casino boss Hodge Lew tries to abduct a woman, flaunting his cold-blooded connections and warning anyone who interferes. Guests reveal Mr. James of Evergreen Group is present, and some insist even family won't cross him. Lew orders his henchman Bruce to seize two women and threatens to kill anyone who objects. As his men move in, an unnamed voice breaks the scene: "Today, you're taking no one." The speaker demands Lew kneel and apologize to everyone to let this go, leaving Lew publicly humiliated and forced to choose.