Cruel Intentions 2

Sebastian Valmont moves to Manchester Prep after his father's recent marriage to a wealthy divorcée. The school expects to relay his permanent record to prevent a fresh start, but Sebastian retaliates by orchestrating a cruel stunt against his new stepmother.

On arrival he encounters Kathryn Merteuil, his scheming stepsister, who proves clever and calculating. He outplays her in a piano duel and with wordplay, setting up a tense rivalry. Kathryn warns him not to interfere with her comfortable life.

While waiting to meet the headmaster, Sebastian meets Danielle Sherman, the headmaster's daughter. They begin a fragile camaraderie as they share parts of their lives. Their easy rapport hints at a budding alliance.

Sebastian swaps his permanent record for an excellent one, ensuring he can start with a clean slate at Manchester Prep. The move is a calculated risk that makes him appear promising to the headmaster. It foreshadows the manipulative games to come.

During the school assembly, Kathryn delivers a speech but is interrupted by a student's hiccups that escalates into a choking incident. Danielle saves with the Heimlich, sending the gum into Kathryn's hair. A secret society meeting follows, with Kathryn presiding over the decisions that target new students, revealing Cherie's wealth and fueling Kathryn's vendetta.

Sebastian and Danielle quickly become friends and share personal stories, including his turbulent family history and his father's boating career. They open up about their pasts and connect over a longing for something genuine beyond wealth. Sebastian begins to develop a crush on Danielle.

One night, Sebastian catches his father cheating on Kathryn's mother aboard his yacht, revealing the fragile reality behind the glamorous facade. The revelation unsettles him and complicates his feelings about his new life and the people around him. He wrestles with loyalty to family and his own desires.

From his humble upbringing, Sebastian tries to befriend the house staff, a move that anger[s] Kathryn who cannot contact her driver. Her jealousy deepens as she sees him enjoying a simpler life and closer ties to the staff. This fuels her unhappiness with her own existence.

Sebastian attempts to woo Danielle with coffee and later phone calls, and their relationship begins to develop. Kathryn, perceiving a threat to her lifestyle, uses the romance to strike back at him and manipulate the situation.

Gretchen and Sarah, twins who share a shower with him, reveal that Danielle is the only virgin among them. The revelation unsettles him and fuels Kathryn's plan to control the narrative.

Kathryn's attempt to sabotage Cherie backfires when her mother instructs her to befriend Cherie to persuade her mother to donate to the school. The philanthropic angle shifts the stakes and deepens the rivalry. This sets the stage for Cherie's rising influence.

Sebastian confesses his love for Danielle but discovers she does not reciprocate and has been working with Kathryn in secret. Defeated, he decides to go along with them, joining their scheme to manipulate others. The three begin to maneuver the school's social order together.

Following the revelations, Sebastian, Danielle, and Kathryn form an uneasy alliance to dominate and manipulate others at Manchester Prep. They begin to strategize how to leverage their influence while keeping their schemes hidden.

In the limousine, Sebastian opens a gift journal from Danielle, signaling a new turn in their tangled dynamic. The journal invites him to document their schemes and thoughts moving forward.

Cherie is nearly run over by Sebastian's limousine while bicycling. The driver offers a ride and Sebastian photographs her. They then have sex in the front seat, while Kathryn and Danielle exchange sly, mischievous glances.