Chloe confronts a man demanding she be used to pay off her stepfather's debt, fiercely refusing to be a pawn despite the family's hopes to settle the score through her. When the supposed loan shark arrives, expecting a submissive girl, he is surprised by Chloe's strong-willed nature. He notes she is different from the usual socialites he's dealt with. Meanwhile, a tense moment arises as the man realizes Chloe is the girl they planned to marry off, ending with him questioning if they've met before, leaving their next move uncertain.