At a Stanton family meeting, Mr. Stanton's suggestion that Willa (Ms. Lloyd) take over the Stanton Group sparks his three sons to accuse her of being an outsider and a 'country bumpkin.' They mock her background and competence. Willa admits the Stantons brought her back and that capital resources helped, but insists she built Lloyd Group, acquired the Stanton branch, and even outscored privileged Yasmin. When the sons claim her company is failing, Willa refuses their approval, declaring she doesn't need them and leaving the takeover proposal unresolved.