However, Amanda chooses to withhold this evidence as she blames Claire for killing her mother. After Betty nearly kills herself with the perfume, and after Amanda is convinced to hand over the evidence, Claire Meade is found not guilty and freed. Therefore, MODE is now back in her control.
Amanda decides to withhold this information because she believes Claire was responsible for her mother's death. Following Betty's attempt to take her own life with perfume, and after Amanda agrees to give up the evidence, Claire Meade is declared not guilty and released. This outcome allows MODE to regain control.