Sophie’s office celebration flips when coworkers reveal Mr. Xavier gave the secretariat a 60% raise, boosting her salary. While she begins packing personal items—saying she’ll discard anything slowing her work and stay with Sunstar—Mr. Xavier summons her to his office. He returns her car key, admits he hit her car, and insists on compensating her with a new car or cash. Then he orders, "Put on this dress. Come with me to meet a client." Sophie protests, "Who’s the boss here, you or me?" He replies she must change now, leaving Sophie forced to decide whether to comply.