At Gladiolus Valley Research Center, Jerome Adams is questioned by Wilson Sorge about his recent mindset and whereabouts. As Wilson criticizes Jerome's handling of the drugs placed in hospitals and black markets, Jerome knocks over a test tube that sends Wilson away due to the smell of the spill. After Wilson leaves, Jerome speaks to an unidentified woman who was hiding under the table, reassuring her that she can escape and get a fresh start at the address on a note he hands her.
At a remote villa, Matthew Richter continues to threaten Vyn with a gun, gloating that Reina Richter has declined knowing Vyn and refused any ransom demand. Vyn's nonchalance irritates Matthew, but just as he's about to escalate the situation, a subordinate rushes in, stating that the president of Pax has arrived from a nearby beach party. Vyn moves to leave so that Matthew can entertain his guest; when Matthew blocks him once again, Vyn grabs the gun's muzzle and pulls the trigger himself.