Just when Timo believes Sebastian has failed to save him, Tanja admits to have actually targeted Clarisa, which suffices for the court to let him off with a suspended sentence. A reporter sneakily records a phone call in which Timo refers to foul play. When Timo refuses to go on record, he refuses to wipe it. Only quick-thinking Emilio's pickpocket talent saves the day after a cell phone swap and theft charge from the reporter. Clarissa threatens to ruin the fashion house by withdrawing the legal rights to its very name unless the family council reinstates her as manager alongside Tanja. Such a motion by Ludwig carries the day when Sebastian casts the decisive vote, again seriously compromising his just patched-up marriage.
—KGF Vissers