Eric Wayne pours wine in the study and speaks with his father, Christopher Wayne. Alec Wayne enters to greet Christopher. Christopher instructs Alec to shadow Eric and help with the Aurelia land bidding project. Alec accepts the assignment and leaves. As Eric gets ready to go, Christopher mentions that tomorrow marks the anniversary of Eric's mother's death. Eric responds with sarcastic remarks. Christopher loses his temper and screams at Eric to leave.
Eric Wayne pours a glass of wine inside the study at the Wayne estate. He speaks with his father, Christopher Wayne. The two men treat each other with cold distance and trade sharp, hostile remarks across the room.
00:26: Alec Joins the Aurelia Bid
Alec Wayne walks into the room to pay his respects to Christopher. Christopher notes that Alec will soon start a family. He tells Alec to learn from Eric and assist on the Aurelia land bidding project. Alec accepts the directive and exits.
01:14: Christopher Erupts in Anger
Eric prepares to leave the study. Christopher brings up the upcoming anniversary of Eric's mother's death. Eric insults his father with cutting words. Enraged by the mocking remarks, Christopher loses his composure and screams at Eric to get out.
Key Lines from Episode 8
“I'm thinking it's time for you to follow your uncle and pick up some of his tricks.”
“Eric's been knee-deep in that Aurelia land bidding lately. With your stellar education, I'm betting you can lend a hand to your uncle on this one.”
“Don't forget tomorrow is the anniversary of your mother's passing.”
“Get out! Get out of here!”
How Episode 8 Ends
Christopher roars at Eric to get out of the study after Eric delivers a bitter insult about his age. Eric turns to leave as his father seethes with rage. How will Eric handle Alec meddling in the Aurelia bidding, and what will happen on the anniversary of his mother's death?