Vance, a fake Sterling heir, is exposed and shot when Julian returns—after Vance swaps the inheritance for a $30M elimination debt. Diego helps him escape; he is the Crown Key holder. They gather evidence, and Diego—Clearing House observer—betrays Adrian, signing an equality pact. They play father Rowan's recording via the Crown Key, proving Sterling and Adrian's crimes. They delete the Crown, releasing evidence. Vance reclaims his surname and with Diego builds a new organization.
