As Charles and Gerald face investigation by the Fraud Squad and Leo begins to recover from his crash, Laura Wilde arrives to take over Wilde Mouldings...

Charles attempts to discover who implicated him in the fraud enquiry, Laura and Tom discuss joining forces with Ken and Abby travels with Leo to the Isle of Wight.

Laura aims to profit from Charles and Avril's feud. James and Jan are at loggerheads over a designer and it is soon clear that business as well as personal matters have prompted Orin's visit.

Leisure Cruise shares are being bulk purchased by a mystery buyer. Laura warns Ken to keep personal matters out of business and Abby reassures Leo as he becomes jealous of Orin.

Jan and James' business arguments fail to prevent them getting closer. Jack discovers Vanessa's secret business dealings and Abby's announcement finally opens Gerald's eyes...

Vanessa has an ambitious new role, Avril focuses her attention on preventing Charles' take over bid and Orin interrupts Charles' exercise routine with a serious proposition.

Avril returns from Malta to be embroiled in Charles' fraud case. Laura is determined to get hold of James' Howard Brooke shares and Kate cultivates her friendship with Admiral Redfern.