It’s been a week full of twists and turns at the Auguste Armand Institute, and the October 30th episode promises an awkward, funny, and revealing moment for Fleur , who will find herself unwittingly at the center of attention. What she discovers will not only shake up her perception of others but also her self-image. Between clumsy moments, revealed secrets, and rising tensions, Here It All Begins continues to weave storylines where the smallest detail can change everything.

A discovery as embarrassing as it was unexpected.

It all begins in a seemingly calm atmosphere. Fleur, focused on her new culinary creations, is perfecting a recipe to be presented to Chef Cardone. But just when she thinks she’s found the perfect balance between precision and flair, an unexpected event disrupts her day: a conversation she should never have overheard.
Curious, Fleur goes to the chef’s office to drop off a file and, passing by the teaching kitchen, she stumbles upon a very private discussion between two students. What she hears freezes her in place: not only is her name mentioned, but it’s at the heart of comments she would have preferred never to hear.

The students joke about her teaching methods, her demanding—and sometimes overly rigid—approach, and some even make remarks about her personal life. Far from being angry, Fleur feels mostly hurt and unsettled. For the first time, she realizes that her authority is being challenged , and that she doesn’t necessarily command the respect she thought she had earned.

A scene of utter embarrassment

But the situation takes an even more awkward turn when she drops a utensil, revealing her presence. Total silence falls over the room. All eyes turn to her. The students, stunned, realize she’s heard everything.
The discomfort is palpable. Fleur, red with embarrassment, tries to maintain her composure and simply says:

“I see that some people have time to waste. Well, enjoy it while you can, because starting tomorrow, there won’t be any more laughter.”

But as soon as she leaves the room, shame overwhelms her. In the hallways, she runs into Olivia , who immediately notices her distress. Fleur, still shaken, finally tells her everything. Olivia, kind and compassionate, tries to comfort her.

“You know, students are always talking. It’s not against you. They’re young, and they’re testing the limits.”

However, this humiliation leaves its mark. Fleur doubts her place, her authority, and above all, the image she projects.

The way others see us changes

The very next day, the incident seemed to spread like wildfire. Some students lowered their eyes when they passed Fleur, others whispered as she walked by. This atmosphere made her uneasy, especially since she sensed that respect was no longer the same .
To try and regain control, she decided to organize a hard-hitting lesson on rigor and discipline. But in reality, she was mainly trying to reassert her authority and mask her vulnerability.

However, instead of fearing her, the students perceive this sudden excess of severity as a sign of weakness. And it is Clotilde , witnessing the scene, who realizes this first. She takes Fleur aside to speak frankly with her:

“You don’t need to shout to be respected. Be yourself. Students admire you for your high standards, not for your fear of losing face.”

These words resonate within her. Fleur realizes that she has allowed herself to be affected far more than she wanted to admit.

A shocking revelation

That evening, while alone in the kitchens, she stumbles upon a notebook left behind by a student . Intrigued, she opens it—and is astonished to discover several pages where one of the students has written down his impressions of the teachers. To her great surprise, under his name, there are not only criticisms:

“Fleur is tough, sometimes cold, but she pushes everyone to give their best. She doesn’t realize how much she inspires.”

These words deeply moved the headmistress. She understood that her strictness was sometimes misunderstood, but also that it had a real positive impact on her students. This reading acted as a wake-up call: she had to learn to trust , to show a little more of her humanity .

A gradual calming

The next day, Fleur returned to the Institute with a lighter heart. She decided to face her students, not with anger, but with sincerity. Before them, she spoke in a calm but firm tone:

“I know I may have been too harsh, that some of my words hurt. But if I am demanding, it is because I believe in your potential. And I don’t want you to fear me; I would like you to understand why I push you so hard.”

A silence followed, before a few students, visibly moved, nodded in agreement. The atmosphere changed. For the first time in a long time, Fleur felt a real connection with her class.

Humor as reconciliation

Later that day, an unexpected moment lightens the mood. While she’s supervising an exercise, a student makes a mistake in the kitchen, and instead of getting angry as usual, Fleur bursts out laughing. This simple outburst disarms everyone.

“Well, at least you’ve learned one thing today: don’t leave a spoon lying around when you want to make custard!”

This shared fit of laughter acts as a release. Tensions dissipate, and Fleur gradually finds her place again — no longer as a distant authority figure, but as a respected and human mentor.

A bittersweet ending

The episode ends on a note that is both peaceful and melancholic. Alone in the kitchens, Fleur reflects on everything that has happened. She realizes that she has learned a great deal, not only about her students, but about herself.

“We think we are teaching, but sometimes, they are the ones who teach us how to change.”

With a delicate fade-in, the camera lingers on her gaze, both tired and serene. Fleur seems ready to write a new chapter, more peaceful, more just.

But the writers of Here It All Begins leave a shadow hanging over the story: this moment of respite may not last. Because another, much deeper secret seems about to be revealed… And this time, it won’t be a simple blunder, but a revelation capable of turning everything upside down.