At a public gathering Selene is grabbed and accused by Karen's supporters, who demand she apologize. Mr. Wyler and others force Selene to apologize — "Apologize to Karen" — and threaten to beat her if she refuses. Sam restrains her while Mia hesitates under pressure to strike. Selene refuses, insisting she did nothing wrong, and Mr. Wyler orders attackers to hit hard or be fired. An unnamed man warns Selene must not learn his identity yet, and as blows begin the secret and Selene's safety hang in the balance.