Ross’s success and thirst for justice makes him enemies in the community, and tensions swell at a glittering ball. When a friend turns gravely ill in jail, Ross launches a desperate mission to save him. Demelza is excited to attend a grand ball held by George Warleggan, who is determined to ruin Wheal Leisure. When Ross changes the game and emerges the victor, he unknowingly exposes powerful people in high places.