At a Truegrain Ventures pitch meeting, company reps mock Ms. Gibson's claimed business partner — a man they call "just a driver" — when he declares himself an honorary dean. Investors demand an explanation and threaten to pull funding unless convinced. Sienna insists he's telling the truth and staff contact the foreign embassy and Sundara University for verification. Vice chancellor Mr. Rajesh confirms Alexis Brooklyn is indeed the university's honorary dean who donated three academic buildings. The confirmation deflates the ridicule but leaves Truegrain with a pending decision on whether to proceed with investment.