At Scott Group, Linda Bell is abruptly confronted and told, "You're fired" and ordered to leave. She refuses, saying she'll only go when her grandfather agrees, but management and coworkers push back, insisting she only has the job because of her engagement to Mr. Scott. A manager threatens consequences, escalating the conflict. The situation worsens when a colleague accuses Linda of breaking a bracelet and demands money—its value is revealed as $300,000. By episode end Linda is expelled from the office, humiliated and facing a $300,000 demand while her grandfather's response remains pending.