Lies and Weddings

In the wake of Henry’s death, Roger Gao faces criminal charges. Thomas and his father do not blame Roger for the accident, and they decide to help the Gao family hire the best lawyers. They also wonder what they can do to help Mary.

In the present, Francis and Thomas meet in London. Francis explains that the Hawaiian hotel property, which has been devastated by the lava, was uninsured. This natural disaster is a financial catastrophe for the Gresham family, whose financial affairs are already precarious. Francis asks again about the possibility of a loan from Rene. Thomas is hesitant but agrees to contact Rene and plans to pay the man a personal visit.

Back at Greshamsbury, Lady Arabella gives a tour of the house to a reporter who is writing a feature on the estate. However, she interrupts the tour to scold Beatrice. Arabella is angry with her daughter for failing to ensure that Rufus became romantically interested in Solene. Arabella becomes distracted again when she sees Eden arriving at the house.