Unnerved by Aslı's continued success, Lale retaliates by digging into the truth behind the Ilayda case. Gül's attempts to consolidate power backfire.

Aslı's new alliance falls through as quickly as it was forged. Lale reminisces about the past as cracks begin to form in her present.

After a heated conversation, hard truths leave Lale and Aslı reeling. Güliz poaches Kenan; Selim's suspicions grow. Later, disaster strikes.