Poker player Jackie Nadolny makes Raik sweat - and not just because of her suspicious interaction with David Brandt. She seems to have a genuine interest in Raik. When Eva urges Raik to use Jackie's interest in him to find out more about Brandt, Raik is faced with a difficult decision: maintain principles or give in to his own interests? And what about his heart?

Lara's sister Vera organizes a charity event at the "Mondial". However, this threatens to be a failure as more and more of the participants' personal belongings disappear. The event is inconvenient for Maria because her second job means she doesn't have time to work overtime at the hotel. But she has no choice; she has to solve the alleged theft because her closest colleagues are the suspects.

Shock in the "Mondial": Maria collapses under the ongoing double burden of multiple jobs and private problems. Meanwhile, Eva is running out of time. The "Mondial" is about to be handed over to casino operator David Brandt, and there is little hope of saving the hotel. Does she have to give up in the end? While the team is already in the apocalyptic mood, Raik can no longer wait until a turnaround occurs. In desperation, he takes a dangerous step and risks everything to finally get rid of Brandt. After weeks of distrust, Jeremy now believes he is certain that Uli feels nothing for Eva - until his wife makes a confession to him that calls their entire marriage into question...