While the mayor of Marseille cultivates backing for a contentious casino venture, his long-standing protégé is poised for a decisive move.

As Barrès and Taro lay their plans, a savage deed shatters the tranquility of the city. Meanwhile, Rachel seeks to unravel the secrets her husband conceals.

A series of cryptic messages unsettled Taro, his hope for regaining his position dwindling with each one. Meanwhile, Rachel wrestled with the unsettling reality of her altered path forward.

As the festivities descended into chaos, Barrès grew increasingly incisive in his criticisms. Meanwhile, Taro stumbled upon a surprising revelation regarding his adversary’s history.

As Julia pressed Lucas for answers, her father began to waver in his support of the campaign. Meanwhile, a simmering jealousy drove Eric to subtly undermine Sélim's efforts.

A message from an unknown sender ignited a simmering conflict between Robert and Rachel. Meanwhile, Julia conceived a clever strategy to sway the outcome, while Farid attempted to manipulate the voting process.

As the final vote approaches, the campaigns are thrown into disarray by sudden shifts in support and unforeseen betrayals.

A sudden revelation in the debate shifts the momentum of the contest. Separately, Julia makes a visit to the prison, beginning to unravel a story long kept hidden.