Triangle

Tom visits Amanda at work and, horrified by the recent break-ins, strongly recommends that she hire security. He offers to come by and help, but Amanda declines.

The gallery hosts another successful show, during which Pascal comments on how lovely Amanda and Olivier seem as a couple. Amanda, in turn, observes that Pascal’s relationship with Delphine is becoming more serious than any of his past relationships.

At an Hermès event where Stephanie serves as one of the judges, Amanda introduces herself; she sees Stephanie as a good person caught in difficult circumstances. Amanda also meets Lizzie, whom she finds lively and fun. Observing Stephanie and Olivier’s marriage from a distance, Amanda concludes that the two are fundamentally mismatched.

When Amanda later tells Olivier that she met Stephanie, he is shocked. This encounter cements Amanda’s belief that Olivier will never divorce Stephanie, adding tension to her relationship with him. They spend most of the night discussing and arguing the issue.

Afterward, Olivier returns home only to find that Stephanie has already left for England and will likely be gone for two months. Unsure of how best to discuss divorce with her from a distance, Olivier also questions how to address the topic with Amanda.

With things still unsettled between him and Amanda, Olivier receives a call from Lizzie with alarming news: Stephanie was thrown from a horse and sustained multiple injuries, including a broken pelvis, shoulder, arm, and leg. Her recovery will take several months, beginning with surgery in Sussex, England. Concerned for her well-being, Olivier immediately plans to travel to the hospital. Lizzie also asks if she, Victoria, and Veronique can stay at Olivier’s home to support Stephanie during her convalescence, and he agrees. However, he worries about how Amanda will react to the situation.

The doctor estimates Stephanie’s recovery will take three to six months. On his way to England, Olivier stops by the gallery to share the news with Amanda. He assures her that, regardless of their relationship status, he intends to ask Stephanie for a divorce once she has recovered. Amanda advises Olivier to focus on caring for Stephanie and suggests they revisit their relationship once the situation has stabilized. When Olivier asks Amanda to spend the night before his departure, she declines, keeping her emotional distance.

Later, Amanda confides in Pascal about the turn of events. Pascal encourages her to give the relationship with Olivier a chance, but Amanda remains skeptical. She believes Olivier and Stephanie’s prolonged time together during her recovery will inevitably mend their fractured marriage.

In Sussex, Stephanie is surprised to see Olivier at the hospital. He explains that it is his duty as her husband to support her in such a critical time. Stephanie’s closest friends—Valerie, Veronique, and Lizzie—coordinate a schedule with Olivier to ensure she always has someone by her side. After a few days, they arrange for Stephanie to be transported home via ambulance, where a team of nurses joins her friends to assist with her recovery.

In Paris, Olivier calls Amanda several times a day, but he senses her growing emotional distance. Despite his assurances, Amanda remains convinced that his time with Stephanie will rekindle their bond. Stephanie, meanwhile, is more comfortable relying on her female friends and nurses for support, though Olivier takes a regular shift to oversee her care. Although Amanda and Olivier speak daily, Amanda refuses to meet him in person.

Pascal urges Amanda to reconnect with Olivier, but she refuses, mourning the end of their relationship. Meanwhile, Tom calls to share that he has nearly finished his book and invites Amanda to lunch. During their conversation, he reveals that the story ends with the death of the protagonist’s love interest. Amanda admits to Tom that she no longer sees Olivier.

Later, Tom invites Amanda to a movie. While Amanda initially finds the evening pleasant, things take a dark turn on the drive home. Before she can exit the car, Tom forcibly grabs her, kissing and groping her roughly. Amanda struggles to escape, and Tom tears her shirt when she tries. Amanda manages to flee to her apartment, but Tom follows her through the building, shouting obscenities and kicking at her door after she slams it shut. He eventually leaves, but Amanda is left bruised, shaken, and unable to sleep.

The next day, Amanda confides in Pascal, wondering if Tom could be the stalker harassing her. Pascal dismisses the idea, citing Tom’s career and education as reasons he would not be the culprit. Despite the severity of the attack, Amanda decides against contacting the police.

Fearful for her safety, Amanda begins taking Lulu everywhere with her. A few days after the incident, Pascal takes her to dinner and drives her home. Upon arriving at her apartment, they discover it has been broken into and vandalized. The criminal destroyed her couch and several paintings and scrawled the word “bitch” across a painting that resembles Amanda. The scene reinforces Amanda’s suspicions that Tom might be responsible, especially since the English slur matches what he screamed during his attack.

The police question Tom about the break-in, but he denies any involvement. Instead, he accuses Amanda of fabricating the assault and vandalism to retaliate after an argument, even suggesting she damaged her belongings to claim insurance money.

Concerned for Amanda’s safety and emotional well-being, Pascal contacts Olivier, informing him about Tom’s attempted assault, the break-in, and Amanda’s lingering feelings for him. Though Olivier feels deeply worried for Amanda, he also feels powerless to help her from afar.