Abby tells Charles that he has been usurped and admits she backed the move. Jack decides to leave the Mermaid; he wants Leo to take over. Lynne returns from Bermuda to help launch the new cosmetics range. Pierre reveals to Avril that he backed the move to oust Charles in an revenge; his father was once cheated by him. Later, they spend the night together and discuss plans for a Relton-Challon merger. Charles takes his change in status badly and continues to blame his father for his recent troubled business dealings. Eventually, he agrees to begin a new life with Lynne. Brigitte Dupont is paid and the claims made against Jan's perfume are dropped. Gerald is shocked and dismayed to learn that Abby has backed a proposal that will see him as the new Chairman of Frere Holdings. Lynne informs Jan she's having Charles' baby and Kate announces that she plans to marry the Admiral. Ken, as new Chairman of Leisurecruise, sacks Laura. Abby gets custody of Thomas.