for daniel and wilhelmina, their attempts to lure a photographer for a photo shoot falls through after the client tells them that he wants to be paid in full by friday or the deal is off. this has daniel and wilhelmina trying to come up with ways to lure the client back. so wilhelmina must resort to selling all of her luxuries that she has grown attached over the years to an auction house in order to raise money for the magazine. she even tells marc she is doing it to get control of the company but this move has marc fretting the future of his boss when she must downsize by all means, including having been served almonds instead of her usual expensive snacks (champagne and caviar) and conserving energy. but the sacrifice does pay off and the client signs with mode. as she is congratulated by daniel, it looks like willy hasn't given up her lifestyle as she shows marc that she can indulge in the lavish lifestyle by showing marc the customary snacks.