Warning! This article contains spoilers for Severance season 2's episode 3.

After agreeing to meet the Board with Helena, Cobel suddenly gets scared and walks away in Severance season 2's episode 3, making it hard not to wonder what terrified her. As Severance season 2 is progressing, Ms. Cobel is growing increasingly frustrated with her relationship with Lumon. She hates that the company's leading figures, like Helena, are not willing to have her back as the severed floor's head. However, at the same time, she also cannot help but still hold on to loyalty to Lumon and the sense of purpose it has provided her for a long time.

Therefore, in Severance season 2's episode 3, she grasps at straws when she decides to meet Helena for the last time. Hoping to convince her to have her back on the severed floor, she tells her that she will only return if Lumon complies with her requests. To her dismay, Helena shuts her down and even arranges a meeting with the Board, hoping that the Board's decision will bring a sense of finality to Cobel. However, before they step inside the Lumon office to talk to the Board, Cobel suddenly gets cold feet and leaves.

Did Helena's Driver Scare Away Ms. Cobel In Severance Season 2 Episode 3?

She Might Know The Driver From Somewhere

While the show does not reveal why Cobel suddenly gets scared, her reaction seems to have something to do with Helena's driver. As soon as she makes eye with him, and he takes one step towards her, Cobel seemingly feels threatened and rushes away from the Lumon building. This could mean that Cobel finally understands the company never cared about her or her loyalty. She realizes that if she goes against Lumon and keeps defying their expectations, they will not think twice before getting out of the way.

The scene calls attention to Cobel's interaction with Helena in Severance season 2's episode 1. During this interaction, Cobel claims that they (Lumon) are scared of her. However, Helena assures her that they are not scared of anyone, suggesting the company will eradicate anyone who tries to stand in their way.

Some viewers have also theorized that Cobel's fear had more to do with the keyword "reset." Helena talks about resetting things before offering Cobel the opportunity to meet the Board. According to some viewers, "resetting" might have something to do with giving Cobel's memories a complete wipe. Cobel probably realizes what they are about to do to her, prompting her to back off.

Why Helena Wanted Ms. Cobel To Talk To The Board After Changing Her Mind About Returning To Lumon

Helena Seemingly Knew The Board Would Favor Her

Realizing that Cobel does not respect her decisions, Helena decides to get her in touch with the Board, hoping that the Board's authority will make her reconsider her rebellious stance. Helena also seems certain that the Board would her and not agree to have Cobel as the severed floor's head again. However, since only little seems to be known about the Board in Severance, it is hard not to question whether there is more to Helena and Cobel's interaction than meets the eye.

Also, since only Natalie serves as a mediator between the Board and all other Lumon employees, the show raises many questions about what the Board is trying to achieve. Cobel's reaction in Severance season 2's episode 3 might also suggest that she already knows something about the Board and their inner workings, which might have been the reason why she was scared to talk to its .