At an exclusive banquet featuring the wealthiest magnates from Pendle, Venzor, and Larton, Mr. Fulton is introduced as a rising star after securing a major deal, earning admiration while hoping to gain favor from his influential boss. The atmosphere shifts when Ms. Claire Gould unexpectedly appears and confronts Fulton. Despite her attempt to engage, Fulton coldly rejects her, making it clear their continued connection is unwelcome and fruitless. Their tense exchange ends with Claire defiant, leaving the rivalry between them unresolved as the gathering proceeds.