Episode 9 of Season 2 of "Bitch X Rich" opens with Hye-in exiting the police station, her heart heavy with grief over Hae-in's passing. She is consumed by self-blame, haunted by the events that led to her friend's untimely death.
The next day at school, Do-eon confronts Woo-jin and Yul-hee, laying the blame for everything squarely at their feet. Yul-hee, unrepentant, dares Do-eon to retaliate, taunting him for his failure to protect Hae-in. Fuelled by rage, Do-eon vows to seek vengeance.
Later, Jenna approaches Do-eon with an apology, acknowledging her role in giving Hee-su Yul-hee's necklace. Do-eon, struggling with self-recrimination for not saving Hae-in, expresses his desire to leave. Among the student body, sentiments towards Hae-in's death are mixed; some mourn her loss, while others unfairly指责 Hye-in.
Hye-in seeks out Yul-hee, proposing a deal. She offers to scapegoat Jenna at the upcoming engagement party if Yul-hee deletes the incriminating video. As a precaution, Yul-hee entrusts the video to the school's media PR manager, warning Hye-in that any betrayal will result in its immediate release.
Meanwhile, Jin-wook confides in Jenna, revealing his true intentions. He aims not only to rescue his mother and ruin his father but also to bring down the entire school system. Fed up with being manipulated by his father, he extends an invitation to Jenna to join him in his quest. As a gesture of goodwill, he promises to bestow his shares in her father's company upon her.
As the day progresses, Hye-in meets Do-eon at the scene of Hae-in's accident. She takes responsibility for her inability to save Hae-in but pledges to assist Do-eon in seeking justice for her. Seeking leverage, Do-eon visits his father and requests a favor.
Back at school, Hee-su persists with planning the school's 30th anniversary celebration and Jenna and Jin-wook's engagement party. A call from Cha Ki-ho interrupts his thoughts, informing him of their next scheme targeted at Jenna's father, adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding saga.
In the hush of the evening, Hye-in ponders deeply over confiding in her father about everything that has transpired. Yet, she finds herself hesitated, seeking reassurance first. She asks him if, in any scenario, he would stand by her side unwaveringly. Her father's reassuring words bring her a semblance of tranquility.
At the lavish anniversary and engagement party, Jenna finally confronts Min-hee, her patience worn thin. Realizing her deceit has come to light, Min-hee collapses to her knees, pleading for forgiveness with tears streaming down her cheeks. Meanwhile, across the school grounds, Yul-hee approaches Hye-in with a proposal—a college scholarship and money, contingent on Hye-in implicating Jenna in Hae-in's demise. After presenting the documents, she grants Hye-in some moments of solitude to consider her decision.
Concurrently, Jin-wook dials his mother's number, urging her to make haste to Hong Kong. He vows to rendezvous with her there, amidst the unfolding chaos. Yul-hee, sensing an opening, attempts to seduce Jin-wook, only to be firmly rebuffed. Her pride shattered, Yul-hee lashes out at Jin-wook with venom-laced words, leaving him unfazed. Enraged, she calls Hye-in, her voice tinged with desperation, commanding her to dismantle Jenna's reputation at any cost.
The engagement party begins on a note of revelry, with guests mingling joyously. Hee-su, however, is struck with astonishment when he spots his estranged brother amidst the festive crowd, prompting him to follow his brother out of the hall in bewilderment.
The narrative takes a dramatic turn as Hye-in ascends the stage, her voice tinged with emotion as she congratulates Jenna on her engagement, her words masking a deeper intention. She recounts how she secured her place at the school by concealing the truth about the night Hae-in narrowly escaped death. The episode悬崖勒马, teetering on the edge of revelation, as Hye-in prepares to unmask the perpetrator behind Hae-in’s tragic fate.
