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Simultaneously, the event introduces Alcott's estranged relationship with his stepdaughter, Candace. Their exchange is rife with tension, revealing a deeper familial rift exacerbated by Alcott's choices. Candace’s frustration at the gala underscores a more profound narrative of jealousy, betrayal, and the weight of trying to live under someone else's legacy. The night acts as a catalyst, igniting underlying conflicts and setting the stage for future confrontations.