Julian receives bad news on his birthday: A competitor wants to buy the Kremer company at a higher price. This offer exceeds the Group's financial capabilities. Julian desperately searches for a way to raise money and confronts the employees with an unusual request. Axel also feels the increased pressure: Julian wants to see all company accounts on which Axel has parked Friederike's million euros in the meantime ... Lena desperately tries to convince her friends that Annette is in grave danger. But only Diana believes Lena's words. Suddenly, Diana receives a text message that once again questions Lena's version of the story.