One year later, an eyewitness account sends Adrien back to Brussels in search of the truth. Mathilde’s search for Carrel comes to a close.
After discovering the link between Albert and Nastya, Adrien demands they finish the book — but he doesn’t expect the ending to include himself.
Albert remembers one particularly close call and a rough patch with Solange. Adrien descends into old vices. Mathilde looks into Carrel’s disappearance.
Carrel uncovers a damning lead in the Powell cold case. As his relationship with Nora deteriorates, Adrien becomes acquainted with Albert’s friends.