Billionshas had its fair share of dramatic shifts across its five-plus seasons.

There’s been plenty of backstabbing and broken deals, that’s kind of the show’s M.O.

So how does that happen?

How does Chuck lose one of his biggest, most trusted allies?

At the top of the episode, Kate tells Chuck that she’s been asked to attend a meeting.

Chuck is convinced she’s been offered a job.

She says she’s not so sure.

There’s a good reason that Prince wants to meet with Kate.

After Chuck’s grand anti-Olympics gesture, Prince is working from behind.

So, how does Kate fit into this?

Still, Prince takes his shot and meets with her.

Kate does exactly as she’s told.

But Kate is starting to get restless.

She wants to be more than a pawn in Chuck’s game.

She’s thinking ahead.

Chuck’s problem is that he’s only focused on the very near future and his rivalry with Prince.

So he doesn’t even see that Kate, despite her loyalty, is clearly considering Prince’s offer.

This is proving to be Chuck’s downfall in recent seasons.