Kyle comes home to join his Dad in teasing his Mom about how much luggage she’s packed. Audra has a pretty wild/interesting plan, Kyle explains that she plans to go to Nice to pit Vibrante’s perfume against Jabot – with the most mysterious man in the world picking the winner. Diane and Jack have to admit that it’s a clever idea.
At the club, Audra shares her idea to Nate – the online buzz of this perfume war could take Vibrante to the next level. What better setting than France, where perfume was first cultivated? Nate’s sceptical that Audra simply pitched her idea and Dumas added her to the guest list.
Dropping by the ranch, Nick and his Mom both hope Cole recovers while they’re away. His bags already in the car, Nick’s going to see if Sharon’s changed her mind on coming to France – he WILL make it happen.
Admiring photos of Aria on Mariah’s phone, Sharon’s pleased to hear that she and Tessa have ‘opened the door’ (to dialogue)
On the CL’s patio, Victor tells Chelsea that if she’s hoping he’ll change his mind on going after Billy, she’s wasting her time and his. Actually, Chelsea’s summoned him because she knows who Aristotle Dumas is.
When Nick drops by Sharon’s to ask her one more time if she’ll come to France, Mariah encourages her Mom to go to the ‘once in a lifetime event’. Yes, we are ‘ganging up’ on you.
Neither you nor Audra were invited to the party, Diane points out. Audra managed to get invited and Kyle will be her plus one. Hell no, he won’t be going as her ‘date’. Diane worries he’s playing right into her hands – and that’s NOT where you want to be.
Yes, Nate believes Audra but finds it disturbing that the reclusive Dumas is suddenly willing to go public – and help a new cosmetics company no one’s ever heard of. Dumas is powerful, ruthless and not to be trusted. It could be a trap.
No. Chelsea doesn’t know Dumas but her days as a con artist taught her to see the truth behind a lie. Yes, she is about to enlighten Victor. I’ll be damned, he chortles.
Chelsea’s info will help Victor protect his family and company. If you truly cared about that, you’d give me the info without making a demand. Are you still in love with Billy and using Adam? Victor asks.
Sharon’s not sure she wants to be away from her family right now. Mariah won’t hear of it – Tessa and I are talking; we’ll be fine. Go, or I’ll feel guilty. Nick, of course, agrees.