A man named Frank is confronted by Mr. Garcier and his men, who demand he kneel and apologize. Garcier asserts his close relationship with a powerful woman, Ms. Sloan, to intimidate Frank, calling him an ex-con. Frank refuses, sparking a fight which he wins. Undeterred, Garcier threatens that Ms. Sloan will have Frank imprisoned again. As the argument escalates, Ms. Sloan's arrival is announced, putting the true nature of her allegiance to the test.