A relative arrives at Master Quintus with a lock of nephew Shawn’s hair, pleading for protection after accusing Claire of casting curses. Quintus promises a protective blessing tied to the hair and accepts a $5 million payment. The scene cuts to a family plotting around the Jacksons: they complain the Jacksons are stingy but argue that appearing detached will win trust. The daughter insists a gift from the Jackson family will shield them from any backlash. They decide to use that cover and move forward, leaving the consequences of their scheme unresolved.