Fred returns to the Lynch household claiming to be the family's lost son and vows to take Lynch Group. At the welcome, relatives whisper he's a delivery man, lazy, and even accused of nearly stabbing his foster father; a violent scene erupts when his foster parent demands repayment and charges him with murder. Guards remove the gossipers while the family divides—one member pledges support, but a sister warns Fred he'll always come second to Zane or be disowned. A rival then declares the Lynch family will be theirs, and Fred challenges, "Yours? Are you sure?"