Alfred barges into the Suttons' home with an 'engagement' packet that is actually a share-acquisition offer—thirty credits a share—claiming Sutton Group will collapse. Mrs. Sutton angrily ejects him and he warns the family they won't be spared. Later at school a chaotic confrontation erupts: Alfred accuses Serena of trying to kill him; Serena retaliates with a threat. Worried because Serena's father is in trouble, Mrs. Sutton orders that Alfred become Serena's personal bodyguard at school starting today. Serena is forced into close protection by the man she just fought, leaving their conflict unresolved.