Selene is ambushed at work when a resentful colleague gloats, "you always had to outshine me," and boasts she’s now “the one on top.” Karen rallies coworkers, declares "Power is justice," and offers double pay to whoever uses the most force. Ken joins in, refusing pity, and the group attacks Selene despite her cries and a lone apology. After the beating they mock her and dare her to complain to the chairman—"See if he'll come"—leaving Selene humiliated, threatened, and without immediate help.