On the morning of a land auction, Zoe is pressured to find a rival's bid. After the night with a powerful man, he accuses her of stealing the proposal; Zoe denies it, says she'd have checked his study and "didn't quite enjoy it." He breaks her phone and orders an aide to buy a replacement. He then orders the final proposal left on his study desk, the car prepared, and Zoe to tell the Lynns their bid price. He warns, "Zoe, this is your last chance," leaving her to act as bidding begins.