The Second Woman

Bao's health deteriorates under the pressure of performing, forcing Xiang to stand in for her. The troupe continues with Xiang in Bao's role, and only Nan knows the truth. Bao hopes to recover, but the swap unsettles their relationship.

Xiang's performance outshines Bao's, earning praise while Bao grows resentful. Nan notes the growing distance between Bao and herself, and Bao's suspicion of an affair intensifies. The tension between Bao, Nan, and Xiang deepens as the secret weighs on them.

Bao brings Xiang to the hill by the cliff to speak, hoping to clear the air. Xiang ventures into a canoe, but a hand grabs her and she escapes, leaving behind a chilling moment. Uncle Tai later witnesses Xiang running toward the dock in the rain.

Bao's family intends to report Xiang missing, but Bao, still in disguise as Xiang, hesitates to involve authorities. Nan remains suspicious of Bao's breezy attitude toward Xiang's disappearance.

Nan enlists KK to look into Xiang's disappearance; KK reaches out to his sister Fan for help. Uncle Tai finds a floating jacket, fueling the belief that Xiang drowned Bao to take her place.

Bao experiences manifestations of Xiang, oscillating between a psychotic state and a sober focus as she continues practicing with Nan and the ambitious lead, Amy. The blurred line between reality and performance intensifies her acting under pressure.

Amy sustains an injury during a rehearsal, and Nan suspects Bao caused the accident to secure the lead. The accusation further strains Bao's fragile grip on reality.

Nan discovers Bao's floral hair pin near the cliff and confronts Bao in the dressing room, prompting Bao to re-examine the events leading to Xiang's disappearance.

Bao and Xiang reminisce about stealing canoes; Xiang suggests they steal a canoe and go out to sea, rekindling their bond and testing boundaries.

Fan travels to the haunted house with KK; she is captured, and KK rescues her. Fan reveals that Xiang tied her up and hints Bao will become the troupe's female lead.

Fan recalls Xiang telling Bao that she was pressured for an answer about the canoe, and Xiang accuses Bao of being a poor performer and a bad girlfriend. The moment escalates as Xiang pushes Bao into the water.

Bao and Xiang struggle on the water; Bao knocks Xiang off the canoe, Xiang sinks underwater; Bao resurfaces and heads for shore, believing she has secured the role. The line between sisterly love and competition shatters in the current.

Bao reaches Xiang's home, changes into Xiang's clothes, and returns to the pier to confront Xiang's supposed body while KK and Fan begin to suspect Bao's deception. The plan to win the lead is taking a dangerous turn.

During intermission, Bao is locked in her dressing room as Xiang performs with Nan; the performance mirrors their real-life struggle and Bao fights to control the scene. Nan remains unable to choose between them, and Xiang ultimately stabs herself to death while Nan mourns; the crowd erupts in applause as Mrs. Hui waits outside for Xiang to return.