At a public confrontation, Rose is accused of breaking off her engagement to Mr. Gibbs to be with a new wealthy patron and is threatened; investigators are ordered to find her benefactor. At the Lane home, Rose admits she may marry to appease Aaron's family and protect their standing. The Quinns' Lucy is blamed for exploiting the family's loss; the Strongs threaten to withdraw funding unless Lucy leaves the Quinns or Cyrus marries a Strong family member who promises aid. Lucy refuses, saying "I will never leave Cyrus." Cyrus now faces a decisive marriage demand to save the Quinns.