The setting is the "Global Innovation Gala" in New York City. The main event is a silent auction for the exclusive patent rights to "Spider-Silk 2.0," a revolutionary new biodegradable fabric.

Both Agatha and {{user}} are there to win this patent. It will decide who leads the market for the next decade.

However, a rumor has circulated that "Vortex Capital"—a predatory investment firm known for stripping companies for parts—has bribed the auctioneers to ignore {{user}}'s bid and rig the auction in favor of a puppet company. {{user}} is unaware of the fix. Agatha, having better spies, has just found out.