Ralph faces his darkest hour as his life starts to spiral out of control. As the announcement of the new Viceroy leaves his ambitions in tatters, he realises those closest to him have been conspiring behind his back. Having discovered the truth about his wife's affair, a ruthless Charlie stops at nothing to orchestrate Aafrin's downfall. Alice tries to save her lover, but Charlie is in no mood to be conciliatory as he plots to see Aafrin hanged for treason.