Emma seeks help for Chloé
Emma is worried about Chloé, who has been kidnapped by Renaud. She goes to the police station to talk to Idriss, who tells her that Renaud's truck was found near the Italian border. Idriss reassures Emma
Idriss tells Emma that she should not have tried to investigate on her own. He also lets her know that Renaud is taking mountain roads to avoid being caught, but he believes they will find him soon. Emma meets Baptiste
Emma later meets Baptiste, who is upset about the situation. After some time, he apologizes and hugs her, showing he is trying to support her through this difficult time. Renaud confronts Chloé
Renaud stops his truck and takes off Chloé's blindfold, promising not to hurt her. But when she refuses to leave with him, he threatens her with a weapon. Chloé stands up to him, confronting him about how he treated her in the past. Climactic confrontation
As Idriss and Stanislas approach, Renaud takes Chloé hostage. The episode ends with uncertainty about whether Idriss can save her, leaving the audience on edge about what will happen next. Barbara seeks advice
Barbara talks to Léa about her worsening endometriosis and is told she needs to change her lifestyle and reduce her work at the restaurant du Mistral. She is frustrated when Boher offers to help her with shopping, thinking Léa set it up. Barbara finds support
Boher insists it wasn’t Léa’s idea and tells Barbara she has a place in the kitchen. Barbara then asks Jean-Paul to be her official taster and shares new menu ideas with Thomas, who is hesitant but eventually agrees to try them. New menu gains approval
Boher enjoys the new recipe, and Thomas is impressed by how well it is received. This gives Barbara more confidence in her culinary ideas and helps her feel supported in her role at the restaurant. Ariane’s plan for Louis
Ariane tells Louis she wants to help him adopt Zoé by making him believe he is her biological father. Zoé is unsure at first but becomes interested when Ariane shows her a file about her real father. Zoé accepts Louis
Ariane explains she decided not to share the file with Zoé but changed her mind to protect her. Zoé finds the file, tears it up, and chooses to accept Louis as her father, showing she is ready to move forward.