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Léonarde faces his father in a decisive episode by here it all begins. Defeat against Castelmont, tensions at the Institute and Ultimatums explode on August 7 and 8. Complete summary and spoilers over two intense days.

Between the stinging defeat against Castelmont and the internal turmoil, the Auguste Armand Institute vacillates. Léonard finally faces his father, while Jim, Lionel and Jasmine live personal upheavals. On August 8, the consequences broke out: Teyssier plans to resign, tensions rose between students. A week under high tension, between collective tests and individual decisions.

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Here it all starts – August 7, 2025 – Léonard symbolically faces his father

The episode of August 7, 2025 marks a major turning point for the Auguste Armand Institute, beaten in the final by the Castelmont school. The tension is at its height when Gaspard gives way to Léonard so that he can face his father, the chief Castelmont, during the final event. This face-to-face has a symbolic, almost theatrical dimension: Léonard, in search of recognition, tries to prove its value. But a technical incident – the dressing sphere gives in the weight of the octopus – makes everything switch. Teyssier, overwhelmed, even plans to resign. In the kitchens, Jim loses his means under the critical gaze of Olivia and Claire. Lionel, for his part, tries to understand his feelings towards Thelma, while Loup remains walled in silence in front of Joséphine.

The most striking scene remains the one where Léonard, upset, confronts her father on the emotional as well as culinary level. He refuses his money and claims to have never lacked love thanks to that which he considers his true sister of heart. This rejection becomes an act of affirmation: he no longer wants to be defined by his abandonment. At the same time, Claire and Olivia refuse Jim and Jasmine as second, considering their unstable pair. Jim, injured, locks himself in resentment. Lionel, he receives Gary’s wise advice, while his heart balances between Thelma and Emi. A heavy atmosphere sets up at the Institute, made up of disillusions and a deep question.

Here it all starts – August 8, 2025 – The Institute has an additional period offered by Delobel,

The day after the defeat, on August 8, 2025, the Auguste Armand Institute was going through a major crisis. The reputation of the establishment collapses on the networks, the internships are canceled and the students are worried about their future. Teyssier, still in shock, is thinking of leaving his duties. Delobel imposes on him an ultimatum: recruiting the best talents for the start of the school year where he withdrew. Meanwhile, Jim confronts Jasmine after being dismissed from the post of second for the benefit of the latter and another recruit. He accuses Jasmine of sacrificing their relationship for his career, even threatening to break.

On the side of Léonard, a small miracle occurs: Étienne Castelmont tells him to be proud of him, without ever having felt pity. This late gesture partially soothes the young man’s injuries, still haunted by failure. Gaspard, meanwhile, radically changed behavior, intriguing Maya. Their exchange highlights a need for sincere empathy, beyond regrets and pretenses. Lionel, for his part, puts an end to his relationship with Thelma, admitting that he does not want a liaison without a future. Thelma assumes wanting to stay free. This double episode explores the complexity of emotional and professional choices, in a context where everyone must redefine their priorities.

⚠️ The Auguste Armand Institute in danger: towards a scheduled implosion?

The defeat against Castelmont is only the visible part of the iceberg. Behind the scenes, the institute vacillates. Students’ confidence is crumbling: Fire social networks, partners who disengaged, uncertain future. Teyssier seems to be breathless, weakened by recent events and confronted with increasing pressure from Delobel, which no longer hides its impatience. In this tense climate, the other schools smell the windfall and are already starting to attract the talents of the Armand house. Time is running out: without ambitious recovery from the start of the school year, the institution may well lose what made its strength … and its pride.