We cut to years later where Scrooge is now very rich but has gotten colder. His fiancée Belle asks for her release from him to break off the engagement, saying that he's changed and cares more about money than about love. She tries to remind him how happier they were when they were poorer but in love. However, she says he's found a new idol to cherish â€" his money. Scrooge acts defensive and derisive towards her, saying that he's worked hard to get where he is and refuses to give up what he's doing. Seeing that Ebenezer will not give up his love of money over her, Belle sadly walks out of his life.