Parents discover Mila was forced to live in a storage room by Natalie, the family's biological daughter, and explode in outrage. Mila insists she won't complain to avoid ruining Ryder's bond with Natalie, but her parents and Ryder refuse to accept this; Ryder vows to protect her and promises to confront the "country bumpkin." The conflict escalates when Natalie coldly offers a card with $1 million, saying 'Take it and get lost' and claiming she'll be the sole heiress. Mila rejects the money and prepares to leave. Ryder returns to confront Natalie, demanding, "Who are you trying to kick out?"