As the store makes some unfortunate post-war sacrifices, Harry takes the Selfridge Estate funding into his own hands. At a fateful auction, Serge’s carelessness comes back to haunt his father-in-law.

Meanwhile, as the situation at home becomes more difficult, Agnes reaches out to Victor for help. Ms. Mardle suspects there is a crack in the Groves’ facade of marital bliss. An unconventional suitor catches Violette’s eye. Henri is pushed over the edge. Public tension boils over, harming a staff member.