Trent suddenly changes his attitude toward Maggie, appearing protective instead of hostile, which confuses Maggie and others around them. Meanwhile, an investigation reveals that Trent's uncle bribed a maid to slowly poison their grandmother, heightening family tensions. Maggie decides not to end the engagement yet, despite the risks. Unexpectedly, Trent's hatred toward Maggie decreases sharply, forcing her to consider raising his and the Duncan family’s affection to 100 instead. Faced with this difficult mission, Maggie plans to shake up the school to gain the upper hand, setting the stage for further conflict.