Richard has managed to upset the editor-in-chief so much that Simone's vote for 'Manager of the Year' falls through. However, his triumph does not last long: because it is followed by a salty article about the reasons for the cancellation of Simone's nomination and the first orders are already being canceled by outraged customers. While Richard is still trying to downplay the matter, the next disaster is already on the horizon ... Deniz wants to give Vanessa a completely new outfit. Vanessa doesn't protest for the sake of harmony and agrees to his suggestions. But soon she regrets hiding herself for Deniz and remembers her true 'I' ... Mike's hopes of getting rid of his financial problems in one fell swoop fail miserably: he loses at betting. He thinks he thinks he is already at the end when Maximilian gives him a helping hand. Mike doesn't trust his sudden generosity, but Lena dispels his suspicions. But in fact, Maximilian wants to use Mike for his plans.