At a tense Scott Group meeting, Mr. Gunter’s presence triggers a showdown over a loan that Elsie needs for her 8‑million marketing plan. Carey demands immediate release, but Gunter grudgingly concedes only 3 million. He then seizes a bracelet as compensation. When someone demands compensation for a damaged phone, the bill shockingly jumps to 8 million, leaving Linda stunned. The cash split and the unexpected 8‑million claim upend the funding arrangement, leaving Elsie’s plan underfunded and the meeting ending with funding and blame unsettled.