At a formal dinner Sophie—introduced as a maid's daughter—suffers a public snub when Brianna questions her right to dine and declares, "I'm Chad's girlfriend," trying to exclude her. Chad tells Sophie to eat but admits their relationship isn't officially confirmed and vows to acknowledge her as his woman at his father's birthday banquet next week. Brianna warns Chad his family won't tolerate freeloaders and implies his status could be lost if Sophie causes trouble. Colleagues urge composure; the meal ends awkwardly with the bill unsettled and the coming banquet set to decide Sophie's place.