Han’s apology shakes Jul, who grapples with trust and Chidi’s Calabar offer. Tola’s past reveals her strength, urging Jul to prioritize herself. Eun-ji’s ex exposes parallels with Han, as Madam Choi’s threat looms, pushing Jul and Han toward a fragile crossroads.

Three months after their breakup, Jul thrives as a luxury brand manager at a Lagos art fair, her champagne jumpsuit gleaming under dusk lights, though her smile hides a lingering ache for Han. Across the crowd, Han, pressured by his mother to take over her gallery, stands by a sculpture in a black blazer, his eyes catching Jul’s, sparking old tensions. His sister Eun-ji, in a rust-colored dress, teases him about “the one who got away,” unaware it’s Jul.