Shocking Reveal: Tarek Uncovers Souad’s Secret in Aug 12 Episode 32 [SPOILERS]

Souad Faces Blackmail

Kim presents Souad with a dire choice: either lie and support Kim’s story to the police—that Jean is the perpetrator—or Kim will expose her secret. Kim shamelessly accuses Jean of a crime he didn’t commit, leveraging her power over Souad.

After giving her statement to the police, Souad confronts Kim, having complied with her demands, and asks her to delete the incriminating photos. However, for Kim, the ordeal isn’t over: Romeo must take her back into his life, and Souad must advocate for her. Despite Souad’s statement, Romeo remains unconvinced of Jean’s guilt.

Gabriel Confronts Past Demons with Clément

Gabriel gets ready to go jogging with Aurèle. Louise questions why her son discussed Clément and his abusive behavior with Aurèle, believing it’s not Aurèle’s business. However, Gabriel felt the need to share with someone and to stop pretending nothing happened, ending up consoling his mother.

Sofia is relieved that charges against Kim have been dropped. She checks on Louise, who shares her conversation with Gabriel. Aurèle was unaware of the details of her relationship with Clément. Louise refuses to be defined by her past abuse, to the extent of rejecting Aurèle’s support. Sofia encourages her to open up to him.

On their way to the gym, Gabriel shares his troubles with Killian, who suggests he reconnect with Clément: perhaps expressing his feelings to his father could help Gabriel heal. Initially hesitant, Gabriel decides he is ready to confront the man who abused his mother.

Killian and Théa’s Flirtatious Encounters

At the reception, Killian stumbles upon a list Jade and Théa made comparing the gardener and Marin. He realizes Théa has a crush on him. When he encounters her in the laundry room, Killian teases Théa, but she pretends to be uninterested. Louise’s godson then confesses his attraction to her.

Théa tells Jade about Killian’s confession. While the receptionist sees it as good news, Théa is conflicted; she is in a relationship with Marin and doesn’t want to ruin it, yet she’s unsure if she can resist Killian’s advances.

Tarek and Riyad Uncover Souad’s Secret

Audrey seeks information from Liam about the Kim-Souad situation. Liam eventually discloses that Souad has exonerated Kim, and Jean is being blamed. The police officer and his mother harbor doubts about the firefighter’s guilt.

The nurse shares with Tarek and Riyad her and Liam’s suspicions about the sudden closeness between Souad and Kim. Jean doesn’t fit the profile of a culprit. Audrey mentions Souad’s hospitalization last winter in the psychiatric emergency room. Her father and brother are shocked by the news.

Riyad wonders if this coincided with Romeo’s hospitalization after the car accident that killed his father, Matthieu. It did not, but Tarek notes that her hospital stay coincided with Matthieu’s funeral. Riyad finds it odd that these funerals had such an impact on his sister.

Once Souad returns home, Tarek and Riyad seize the opportunity to search her phone. They find a scheduled meeting with a person named Lola on the date of Matthieu’s accident. Listening to voicemails exchanged with Lola, they actually hear a man’s voice, telling Souad he’s on his way to see her and declaring his love. Riyad shows Tarek a photo of Souad with the man from the voicemails—it’s Matthieu. They were lovers.