At a family gathering, Celine faces accusations from her relatives that she disgraced her fiancé, Edwin Vance, by pursuing another man. They pressure her to apologize to the Vance family, presenting a letter from Mrs. Vance as proof. Celine defends herself, pointing out the Vances have not personally confronted her. She turns the tables by declaring she will break off the engagement herself unless they can prove their accusations, shocking her family. She then resolves to go directly to Mrs. Vance to demand evidence or an apology, escalating the conflict.