Episode 5 of Season 2 of "Bitch X Rich" kicks off with a nostalgic glimpse back to the moment Jenna announced her engagement to Jin-wook, whispering a covert warning in his ear that this public display was merely a strategic maneuver. She promptly turned her attention to lambasting Yul-hee's fashion choices, unleashing a chain of calamitous occurrences.
Jenna sauntered away with nonchalant elegance, while Yul-hee erupted into another fit of rage. She grasped the pail in which Bo-seok had recently puked and doused Hye-in with its contents. This time, Hye-in retaliated with fierce determination, returning the favor by covering Yul-hee in the revolting mess. With a slow, defiant stride, Hye-in exited the scene, while Sa-rang trailed behind, respecting her request for some solitude by handing her a jacket and departing.
Hye-in retreated to the sanctuary of her home, where under the cascading water of a shower, the stark realization dawned on her that she had been nothing more than a pawn in Jenna's game. She had naively mistaken their acquaintance for friendship.
Elsewhere, Jenna and Jin-wook forged an alliance, with Jenna speculating that Jin-wook's motives extended beyond merely coveting his inheritance. As anticipated, Jin-wook remained enigmatic, guarding his intentions closely. The ensuing Monday witnessed the school being engulfed by a viral video depicting the chaotic altercation between Yul-hee and Hye-in. Seeking common ground against their mutual adversary, Min-hee reached out to Yul-hee with a proposition of alliance.
Upon discovering Do-eon's expulsion from Diamond 6, Hae-in callously discarded him. Sa-rang paid Hye-in a visit but deceived her when inquired about Si-eun, further fueling Hye-in's suspicions. After conferring with Min-hee, Yul-hee decided to retain Hae-in in her circle, albeit for strategic purposes.
Later in the evening, Jenna paid a visit to Hye-in and Sun-joo at the cafe, justifying her actions as benevolent assistance, though Hye-in remained unconvinced. As a gesture of apology, Jenna presented Hye-in with the essential documents for her scholarship interview, which subsequently went smoothly. However, Bo-seok ambushed Hye-in in a secluded area, assaulting her, while Hae-in relished the spectacle from afar.
As the day drew to a close, Hye-in confided in Jenna about Sa-rang possessing Si-eun's phone, unaware that their conversation was being eavesdropped upon.
In the tranquil evening hours, Jin-sook and Jenna converge for a dinner gathering with Jenna's parents, an occasion where Min-hee once again assumes her guise of a doting stepmother with flawless elegance. Jin-wook, maintaining a respectful demeanor, diligently fields their inquiries. However, Jenna's patience snaps, her frustration spilling over and targeting Jin-wook, who bears the brunt of her rage as she delves into his bastard birth.
Post-dinner, Jin-wook's father phones him, not to express concern but to commend him on enticing Jenna and Hanmyeong into their fold. The chairman harbors a sinister plot: to exploit Jin-wook as a pawn to secure Hanmyeong's alliance, only to dispose of him subsequently with cold calculation.
Returning home, Hye-in vows to her father with earnest conviction that she will excel, her heart warming at his unwavering belief in her abilities. Similarly, Jenna is moved to witness Jin-wook's tender visit to her mother in the hospital, a gesture she learns has been accompanied by daily flowers, anonymously sent by him. This heartfelt revelation prompts Jenna to thaw slightly towards Jin-wook, prompting her to apologize for her hurtful words and seeking his assistance to gain access to Chasel Hospital. Her mission: to uncover the truth about Min-hee's deceitful narratives woven around her father.
At school, Hee-su pretends cheerfulness when checking on Hae-in, fabricating tales of smooth sailing. Meanwhile, Do-eon crosses Hee-su's path and pleads for another opportunity with Hae-in, only to be firmly rejected. She confessionally admits that she had used him to climb the social ladder, now dismissing him as he's fallen from the prestigious Diamond 6 circle.
Elsewhere, Yul-hee catches Woo-jin in a compromising position with Ye-eun, shattering her illusions. Jin-wook, sensing an opportunity, questions her tolerance for Woo-jin's indiscretions, subtly extending an olive branch of friendship, his intentions clear yet subtle.
