A man is seized and beaten by Victor and his associates, who accuse him of presenting a fake ID claiming he is the feared figure Alexander Hale. A woman at the scene warns Victor that the ID looks real, but he dismisses her and mocks the captive. The situation escalates when Victor calls his father, who confirms that Hale's assistant is at the courthouse and Hale himself is expected for a trial. Victor's associate panics, urging him to stop the beating, but Victor, now doubting yet defiant, orders the assault to continue, leaving the captive's fate uncertain.