Betrayal and Desperation
Margaret is overwhelmed by guilt for Clara's suffering and contemplates leaving Ethan and Clara but decides to keep her promise not to abandon Clara again. Meanwhile, Victor threatens Margaret and reveals his plans to take over Sanfield Group, leading to a tense confrontation. Clara, traumatized and scared, pleads with her father to make Margaret leave, revealing the deep fractures in their family bonds.Will Margaret succeed in protecting Clara from Victor's looming threat?