With Jean-Michel and his associates in custody, an attempt is made to unseat Sandra from her position as head of the Paoli clan and she requests support from regional crime boss Coco Casanova.

Sandra hastily tries to regain control and take revenge on those who betrayed her, turning to faithful servant Andreani. Jean-Michel offers a cash reward to whoever helps him escape from prison.

Leandri enlists Manu's help to leave Corsica. President Larcher offers Sandra proof of illegal wiretapping in the case against Jean-Michel in exchange for the murder of nationalist Paul Bonafedi.

Coco Casanova asks Sandra to seize his partner Edmond Benmussa's territory. Keller pressures Marie-Luce to tell him everything she knows about Sandra in exchange for keeping Jean-Michel out of jail.

Jean-Michel has become determined to gain his share of the Paoli clan but Sandra point-blank refuses to negotiate and war breaks out between them. Marie-Luce is caught between Keller and her husband.

Sandra's first high-risk drug operation is a success and she soon expands her narcotics business. Andreani and Simon come to a decision about Marie-Luce. Carmen's relationship puts her in danger.

Jean-Michel is in shock about recent events, suspects Sandra masterminded everything, and takes his revenge. As brother and sister bury their loved ones, they are no longer united by their suffering.

Concerned about the rift between the Paoli siblings, Coco tries to make Sandra see reason, but when she refuses to submit to his demands, he declares war and asks Jean-Michel to eliminate her.