Rumor spreads (started by Tae-joon) that Suk-kyun deliberately failed to summon Hee-joo to the presentation in order to favor Gyu-won in front of the sponsors. Under parental pressure, Hee-joo instructions Joon-hee to deny being with her at the time in question, making it more difficult for others to disprove the rumor. Tae-joon and Hee-joo's mother further conspire to set up Suk-hyun and Gyu-won for scandal to bring about their social and professional downfalls. As Gyu-won heads for expulsion, Yoon-soo suggests an emergency remedy that Suk-kyun finds difficult to accept.
—statmanjeff