Phoebe courageously steps in to avert a near-clash between Barbara Fhanuelle, the affluent but caustic-tongued client, and the salon owner. Barbara, driven by curiosity to learn more about Phoebe, invites her home. Phoebe meets two men at Barbara’s residence: Felix Newgate, old enough to be Phoebe’s father but a wealthy, handsome and highly respected doctor who offers her financial security, a future of bliss and also has the active support of Barbara, and Ekow, Barbara’s only son, who is younger, makes Phoebe laugh and open up in a way no one else has done before. But everyone, including Barbara, warns her to stay away from Ekow, who breaks women’s hearts.