A woman learns she is replacing Morgan as director, a move that enrages Morgan and fuels suspicion about how she secured the position. A mark on her neck reveals a connection to Nicolai, suggesting his influence helped her rise. Despite pressure from the family to remain their puppet and to report Nicolai's activities, she resists control. Later, confined and desperate, she calls out for help as Nicolai unexpectedly arrives. The episode ends tense, with her questioning whether Nicolai is there to rescue her or complicate her fate further.