A woman claiming to be the fiancée of Stirling CEO Hunter confronts Serena at a car scene, blaming her for ruining her plans to secure her position as the lady of the elite family. The woman and her friend mock Serena's appearance and connections, dismissing her as unworthy. Unknown to them, Serena receives a concerned call from her mother, Eleanor, who is searching for her ahead of a charity gala. The woman seizes Serena's phone, preventing her from calling for help. As Eleanor grows worried and prepares to search, the woman arrogantly declares herself the future CEO's wife, only for Serena's companion to reveal that CEO Hunter is actually Serena's legal husband.