Single mother Isabel brings her sick daughter Emma to the office, causing a disruption. Her colleague Rachel berates her and disparages her child as a 'fatherless bastard,' escalating their confrontation. Isabel fiercely defends her daughter, revealing the deep tension between her work and motherhood. Rachel then insults Isabel further by referencing her past pregnancy and dropping out of college. Meanwhile, the CEO orders a search for a missing 'young heir' and is informed Isabel brought her child to work.