At a gathering, Elena is ambushed by the Truman entourage who hurl insults, accuse her of hiding a child, and physically confront her. Professor Truman's circle demands Tina be escorted away; Mr. Carter complies. The shouting escalates when a woman spits out, "I pushed her into the sea with my own hands, but she survived," recalling a six-year-old attempt. Elena refuses to fight for Mr. Austin, then drops a bomb: she was invited by the CEO of Dragon Group. The hall goes silent and suspicious whispers ask if she's the marine biology expert - Elena's position remains publicly exposed.