At a recital crowd, Conrad's sisters make way for him while others sneer that the three are "obedient cash cows" and accuse someone of framing Conrad. A conspirator urges the others not to forget him once they seize the Lowes' assets, but worries the sisters will retaliate if they discover the truth. Later Conrad is pushed into water and his companions—Luna, Harvey, Yara—rush home worrying he's scared. The scene shifts as a convoy of gold‑trim Bugattis heralds Sophie Zane's possible return, drawing public awe. Someone calls, "Conrad?"—leaving his exposure and the takeover plan unresolved.