At a company hearing Ms. Bell demands compensation for Elsie, declaring the star worth far more than 8 million. Mr. Cecil urges Scott Group to pay; the firm orders payment within three days. Mr. Scott agrees to provide the money but insists, "our engagement must be called off." The room erupts: Linda is fired and accused of losing the group's loan and ruining the Star Group deal. Linda vows to see Master Lucien and seek justice, but as she moves toward the chairman, she is stopped with, "Who are you to disturb the chairman?"