Blair hands the final prenuptial agreement to Alexander and his independent lawyer, Howard. In a flashback, Blair convinces Alexander to hire independent counsel, specifically recommending Howard because he is overworked and negligent. In the present, Howard skims the pages. He pauses at page seventeen, then signs without objecting. Alexander signs next. Howard offers congratulations. Blair watches silently, knowing Alexander concealed his debts while she already knows the truth.
Blair Kennedy sits in the law firm conference room and presents the final copies of the prenuptial agreement. Alexander Wentworth sits with his independent legal counsel, Howard. Howard takes the paperwork and begins reviewing the documents in front of them.
00:17: Flashback to Blair's Strategy
In their apartment living room at sunset, Blair tells Alexander they need independent counsel so a court cannot throw out the prenup. She intentionally recommends Howard to Alexander, knowing Howard is overworked and negligent with paperwork.
00:32: Signing the Protective Clause
Back in the conference room, Howard skims through the contract. He frowns for a moment at page seventeen, but turns the page anyway. Howard signs without asking about the protective clause. Alexander immediately signs his name right after him.
00:47: Handshakes and Hidden Debts
Howard shakes hands with Alexander and Blair to congratulate them. Blair looks forward with a knowing expression. She reflects that Alexander lied about his debts to his own lawyer and to her, unaware she has already discovered the truth.
Key Lines from Episode 4
“Congratulations.”
“Congratulations.”
“Thank you.”
How Episode 4 Ends
The episode ends with Howard congratulating the couple after Alexander signs the prenuptial agreement. Blair watches Alexander with a knowing look, aware that he hid his debts from everyone while falling directly into her legal trap. How long can Alexander keep hiding his financial collapse before Blair confronts him with page seventeen?