Ava Mendoza meets with Brian Crawford inside his office. Brian mentions her six years of top client ratings and awards, yet he argues her muscular physique alienates gym members during their rebranding. He gives her two choices: take a front desk position at current pay, or remain a coach on part-time hours with session rates halved. Ava promises to consider the proposal and departs into the hall, where she commands May to investigate Brian's wife.
Ava enters Brian's office for a discussion. Brian praises her six-year record and awards before claiming her muscular physique frightens gym members. He offers a front desk reassignment at normal pay or part-time coaching with halved rates. Ava promises to think about it.
01:18: Ava Orders an Investigation
Ava leaves the office in anger and steps into the corridor. May approaches to ask about the meeting. Ava gives no explanation about the demotion offer and instead orders May to research Brian's wife, her job, and all registered companies.
Key Lines from Episode 2
“Frankly speaking, your build is overly muscular. Some members feel distant and even intimidated around you.”
“Two options. One, transfer to front desk, same salary. Two, stay as a coach but go part time, session rate cut by 50%.”
“Find out what Brian's wife does for a living along with her background in all companies she's registered, I need every detail.”
How Episode 2 Ends
Ava walks away from Brian's office without agreeing to his ultimatum. Instead of accepting the demotion, she tells May to pull up background files on Brian's wife and all her associated businesses. What will May find in the company registry, and how is Brian's wife connected to his sudden attempt to remove Ava?