As the criminals realize the gravity of their mistake, tension builds within the group as they struggle to come up with a plan to rescue the girl and escape before the underworld figure retaliates.
Meanwhile, the little girl, Sophie, proves to be more than what she seems. Possessing extraordinary powers, she begins toying with her captors, manipulating them with her mind and turning their own fears against them.
As the night progresses, the criminals are picked off one by one, unable to comprehend the true nature of the little girl they are up against. Desperation sets in as they realize that they are not dealing with a normal child, but rather a force to be reckoned with.
Ultimately, the underworld figure arrives at the mansion, ready to seek revenge for his daughter's kidnapping. But as he confronts Sophie, he too falls victim to her powers, leaving the criminals to face the consequences of their actions.
In the end, only one criminal manages to escape, haunted by the events of that night and the realization that they were no match for the powerful entity that was Sophie. The Hopeful leaves viewers questioning the boundaries of reality and the depths of human fear.