Here it all begins from October 15: Josephine makes a discovery about Carla (episode 1285 – spoiler)

The October 15 episode promises to be a turning point at the Auguste Armand Institute. As tensions between the students reach a fever pitch, a buried secret resurfaces, upsetting everything. At the center of this storm: Carla, more mysterious than ever, and Joséphine, whose curiosity will lead her to make an unexpected discovery—one with far-reaching consequences.

It all begins in a heavy atmosphere. For the past few days, Carla seems elsewhere. Her usual smile has faded, her gaze is lost in space. Even Bérénice, her confidante, can no longer understand her. She seems nervous, defensive, as if she fears a secret will come out. And precisely, Joséphine, the new arrival, can’t help but notice these strange behaviors. Discreet but perceptive, she senses there is something to dig into.

Meanwhile, Teyssier prepares a surprise assessment for the second-year students. The tone is set: rigor, excellence, and zero tolerance for mistakes. But in the kitchen, Carla’s attention seems elsewhere. Her movements are imprecise, her dishes lack flavor. Teyssier glares at her, while Clotilde tries to calm the situation. This lack of concentration is unlike her. Something is clearly eating away at her.

Later, Josephine overhears a conversation between Carla and Billie in the hallways. The words are blurred, but she hears one sentence that disturbs her: “If anyone finds out, I’m done for.” From that moment on, Josephine has only one thing on her mind: to understand what Carla is hiding. She begins to observe her movements, to ask subtle questions, without being noticed. But her curiosity will soon take her much further than she imagines.

Meanwhile, Malik tries to reconnect with Carla, convinced that she’s drifting away because of a feeling he could ease. But Carla, defensive, abruptly pushes him away. The tone rises, the words go beyond the thoughts. Malik, hurt, confides in Jim, who advises him to let it go. “Carla is a ticking time bomb,” he says, without realizing how much of the truth he’s saying.

Meanwhile, Joséphine is searching the Institute’s archives for a group project. While leafing through files, she stumbles upon an intriguing document: an old registration form with the same last name as Carla, but dated well before her arrival. Intrigued, she digs a little deeper. What she discovers then astounds her: Carla may have lied about part of her identity, and especially about her family ties.

Shocked, Josephine discreetly confronts Billie, thinking she’ll find out more. But Billie immediately shuts down. “Forget it, you don’t want to know,” she replies with chilling seriousness. This reaction only fuels Josephine’s curiosity. She decides to investigate further.

That evening, she surprises Carla in an empty classroom, making a phone call. Her voice trembles: “No, I can’t tell her… If someone finds out I know, everything will fall apart.” Josephine then understands that she is at the heart of something much more serious than a simple student lie. Carla’s tone is not an act: she is afraid, truly afraid.

The next day, Teyssier summons Carla to his office. He criticizes her for her repeated absences, her lack of commitment, and her unstable attitude. Under pressure, Carla loses her temper and abruptly leaves the room. The scene causes a stir in the hallways. For Joséphine, it’s confirmation that there is a truth to be revealed. She decides to talk to Malik, but he, loyal to Carla despite everything, refuses to betray her trust.

As the day progresses, the noose tightens. Josephine receives an anonymous message slipped under her bedroom door: “Stop snooping, or you’ll regret it.” The mystery deepens. Who could have written this? And above all, why warn her? Despite her fear, Josephine persists. She knows she’s onto something huge.

It’s finally in the Institute’s archives that she makes the discovery that will turn everything upside down. By comparing files from several years ago, she uncovers a stunning truth: Carla isn’t just another student. She has a direct connection to an influential figure at the Institute, a connection no one has ever mentioned. Some clues even suggest that Carla was protected, kept here in total secrecy.

Shocked, Joséphine realizes that what she has just discovered could ruin reputations, and even jeopardize careers. She hesitates to speak about it. But her hesitation doesn’t last: an incident precipitates everything. During a practical class, Carla suddenly collapses, suffering from a seizure. The students rush over, panicked. Joséphine, distraught, is the first to come to her aid. And in a moment of semi-consciousness, Carla murmurs a few incomprehensible words… a name, the one Joséphine just read in the files.

The puzzle is coming together: Carla’s secret is real, and it could change everything.

In the final part of the episode, Josephine must make a choice: reveal the truth or keep it secret. Malik and Berenice, worried, ask her to keep quiet. But Josephine is torn between her loyalty and her conscience. She knows that what she has discovered cannot remain hidden.

The episode ends in a stifling atmosphere. Joséphine goes to Teyssier’s office, file in hand. She knocks on the door… and stops. Through the window, she sees Teyssier talking to someone—someone she didn’t expect to see: Carla’s mysterious relative.

Her gaze freezes. She realizes then that Carla’s story goes far beyond what she could have imagined.

And as the credits roll, only one question remains: will Joséphine dare to reveal what she knows? Because at the Auguste Armand Institute, every truth has a price, and Carla’s could well be devastating.