Ms. Steward is inspected by her husband-and-boss, Xavier, who alternates between teasing and asserting authority. She defends her rejected startup evaluations, arguing the proposals are sloppy and the investments are liabilities. Investor Mr. Hudson presses to fund the projects, dismissing her objections and saying the group can afford the cost. The standoff peaks when he orders, 'Then see it done.' He leaves to celebrate a friend's birthday and tells them to stay in their lane, leaving her judgment overridden and the forced investment looming.