Alec confronts Allison over whose jacket she brought home. Allison shuts him down by calling their marriage strictly business and naming his uncle Eric as the owner. Alec and his mistress stand stunned. Across town, Victor discusses Jacqueline and the Aurelia land bidding contest with his assistant. Meanwhile, Connor Brooks visits Eric's office to talk about Allison. Eric tells Connor to investigate Jacqueline's past, then takes a call from Christopher ordering him to come back.
Alec angrily confronts Allison about where she was and who she saw. Allison reminds him their marriage is business, mocking his standing in his family. She states the jacket belongs to his uncle Eric, leaving Alec and his mistress completely rattled.
00:47: Victor Plans the Land Bidding
Inside the Nichols residence, Victor speaks with his assistant. They discuss Jacqueline's current position and plan their next steps for the upcoming Aurelia land bidding contest against the Wayne family. Victor focuses on securing control over the commercial project.
“Our marriage is all about business. Doesn't really matter who I'm with? Don't forget, I am the daughter of Nichols, and you're just the not-so-welcome grandson at Wayne's.”
“your uncle's. Eric's?”
“Look into Jacqueline's background.”
How Episode 7 Ends
Christopher calls Eric at his office, curtly tells him to come back, and immediately hangs up. Eric holds the phone with a thoughtful expression as the call ends. Will Connor discover that Allison is an impostor, and what will Christopher demand once Eric returns home to face him?