Gabriel faces turmoil as Zoe suddenly defies her usual meekness, revealing hidden scheming motives. Tensions rise because Zoe opposes letting Gabriel and Edward keep the baby, risking Edward's violent control. Meanwhile, preparations for Mr. Ford Sr.'s 70th birthday reveal clear favoritism: Zoe, Gabriel's legal wife, is relegated to the servants' seating, while others gain VIP spots. Gossip surfaces that Zoe is out of favor and living in misery, but her sharp tongue and boldness show she hasn’t given up. The episode ends with a brewing power struggle and uncertain alliances at the family banquet.