The Claire family faces a severe crisis after the board sells shares to Dragongate and the Hillers, threatening their business survival. A heated confrontation erupts as the family patriarch blames Thomas, Jennifer's husband, for the downfall, accusing him of ruining the family and demanding action. Thomas defends his choices but remains powerless, revealing the family's fragility. Amid pressure and accusations, the Grand Duke asserts he'll handle Dragongate personally, refusing outside help for now. He promises to support the Claires and signals his return to Southern Valley, setting the stage for a strategic response to these corporate attacks.