Clara faces harassment as a crowd accuses her of being promiscuous, prompting Xavier's assistant to intervene and offer to escort her home for safety. Clara worries she upset her boss, Mr. Ford, earlier and tries to return an expensive gift she believes he won't accept. The assistant reveals Mr. Ford isn't angry but hints at a deeper issue Clara must uncover herself. As tension builds, others speculate about Clara targeting another assistant, Mr. Scott, setting up a looming confrontation while Clara remains caught in escalating danger and suspicion.