At a tense board meeting, executives insist the Lewis Group must prioritize efficiency and say Yara (Ms. Sullivan) is too soft for recruiting staff paid from the group. Colleagues plead with Mr. Lewis, arguing Yara steadies employees and has contributed much. Pressured and conflicted, Charles privately tells Yara to go to HR and resign, asking her to give up her company shares as proof of care while promising, "I'll trust you," and to make it up after they marry. The episode ends with Yara at HR: "I resign," leaving the company’s stability and Charles' promise unresolved.