Carolina surprises everyone and emerges as the star of the competition, surpassing both her sister and Sarrasine, the Prince's enigmatic favourite. Her triumph captures everyone's attention and she is offered the lead role in "La Cenerentola", triggering her sister's envy. Meanwhile Olympia, Henry's revolutionary sister, is injured in a clash with Austrian guards. Carolina rescues her, hiding her in the cellar of Domenico's inn. During the engagement party of Maddalena Bellerio and Colonel Pavel Falez, Carolina is forced to perform with Sarrasine, where she discovers a shocking secret about the mysterious singer.

Antonia prepares to face her return to the stage alone in ‘La Cenerentola'. Meanwhile, Saverio offers to help Enrico escape to Switzerland, while Giacomo is again faced with a difficult choice between his reborn love and his career.