An attempt to poison Regent Ademide's meal backfires when the regent's mother becomes the unintended victim. Micheal and Amope are thrilled by the chaos in the palace, while Ibidun's actions betray her involvement as the culprit. She eventually reveals that Aunty Bimbola was behind the plot.

While the search for Williams Brown intensifies, Regent Ademide faces accusations from her council members.

After Eze Dibia's death and the market site tragedy, Zina appeals to the spirits to select another fitting candidate to become the new Masquerade following Muna's decision to drop his title. While he no longer wants parts, as everyone sees him as incompetent, Zina forces Muna to participate in the Masquerade selection.

In a bizarre turn of events, Asake makes a last-minute confession that Ademide cannot be the Abobaku, revealing that he is not Chief Adio's biological child.