When Elyas tells Bella about Victoria’s scheming offer, Bella questions their relationship. But Elyas fights for Bella’s love and sets a trap for Victoria so that Bella can see her grandmother’s true, evil face. Simon and Lara limit their flirtation to a kiss. Even though Simon could have imagined more, the two part as relaxed friends. Gisela and Valerie talk it out. Valerie seems to have made peace with never meeting her father. However, another secret causes problems: Simon wants to take parental leave. But Valerie never applied for his paternity at the authorities. Gunter can’t bring himself to sell the «Three Kings» to Victoria. But Victoria is certain: Eventually, she’ll have him ready, and then she can usher in the new Kaiser era with the estate and hotel. Julius is back from vacation and is irritated: Why is Svenja playing the drums in the hotel lobby? Svenja and Amelie are at a loss for an explanation.