Maximilian is introduced to the illustrious circle of the powerful by Constantin. Constantin confesses to Maximilian that he is in poor health and makes him realize that Maximilian must make a decision: World domination or back to the gutter ... Out of the confusion of her feelings, Diana kisses Lars and then immediately distances herself again. Lars is struggling with the roller-coaster ride of emotions. Will Diana give him a chance? ... The fact that the deal with Constantin is in danger of falling through puts Simone in dire straits. She asks Richard for help and gets herself into quite a predicament out of spite.