The week promises to be explosive at the Auguste Armand Institute, where tensions, betrayals, and revelations unfold at a breakneck pace. As everyone tries to find their place, a series of events will shatter the fragile balance between students and teachers. The return of an iconic figure, thwarted romances, and ambitions ready to consume everything: welcome to a week where nothing will ever be the same again in Calvières.
On Monday, November 3rd, the Institute is in turmoil. Teyssier makes a dramatic return after several weeks of absence. Weakened but more determined than ever, he takes back the reins of the national culinary competition and restores order to a brigade he deems “weak and arrogant.” His reunion with Antoine is icy, and Clotilde quickly realizes that this comeback is anything but insignificant. Teyssier, true to form, intends to reclaim control of his domain. But behind his apparent calm, a still-raw wound haunts him, and his thirst for revenge will fuel a plan more Machiavellian than anyone could imagine. Meanwhile, Zoé and Léonard savor their victory in the competition’s final, unaware that their success will unleash jealousy and settling of scores. Behind the scenes, Carla is fuming: ousted at the last minute, she decides to take action to clear her name.
On Tuesday, November 4th, rivalries intensify. Carla, wounded in her pride, manipulates Malik to orchestrate sabotage that could cost Léonard dearly. But her plan takes an unexpected turn when a kitchen accident puts a student in danger. The administration tries to cover it up, but Teyssier, sensing foul play, conducts his own investigation. He quickly discovers that the betrayal comes from within. Meanwhile, Loup, still smarting from his humiliation at Ethan’s hands, plots his revenge. He joins forces with two disgruntled students to destabilize the opposing brigade. Tensions escalate, and alliances are forged and broken in the blink of an eye. For her part, Bérénice tries to play mediator, but her emotional involvement threatens to be her downfall. Torn between love and loyalty, her heart is dangerously wavering.
On Wednesday, November 5th, the situation spiraled out of control. As the academic council met to decide on upcoming sanctions, Teyssier asserted his authority with an iron fist. His speech shook the entire Institute: “At the Institute, you win with honor or you don’t win at all.” These words resonated like a warning. Antoine, increasingly marginalized, began to doubt his place. Clotilde, meanwhile, discovered a compromising file that could change everything. Behind the scenes, Ismaël tried to calm tempers and prevent an explosion, but his kindness was perceived as weakness. He found himself at the heart of a controversy he hadn’t anticipated. At the same time, the relationship between Zoé and Léonard began to crumble. Under pressure, their differences erupted. Triumph gave way to disillusionment, and Zoé realized that victory can sometimes come at a very high price.
On Thursday, November 6th, tensions reached their peak. An unexpected event shook the Institute: an anonymous article published on a student blog revealed closely guarded secrets. Excerpts from private conversations, betrayals exposed, and even information about a professor’s troubled past. The students were in shock. Who was behind the leak? Suspicion multiplied, and everyone became a suspect. Clotilde accused Teyssier of media manipulation, but he denied any involvement. Meanwhile, Carla rejoiced: the chaos she had hoped for was unleashed, but she was unaware that she herself was caught in a larger trap. At the same time, Loup and Enzo clashed verbally, tensions escalated, and one gesture too many sparked a brawl that caused a scandal. Antoine threatened to expel several students. The atmosphere became stifling, and faces hardened. The Institute, once a temple of gastronomy, was transformed into a battlefield.
Finally, on Friday, November 7th, the masks come off. The investigation into the blog leak reveals a shocking truth: the culprit is none other than someone close to Teyssier. Furious, Teyssier decides to settle the score immediately. A tense confrontation erupts in the director’s office, where the truth explodes like a bombshell. Meanwhile, Ismaël makes a radical decision: faced with the surrounding chaos, he announces his intention to resign, causing widespread shock. The students try to persuade him to stay, but he seems to have lost faith in the Institute’s educational mission. At the same time, Clotilde receives an unexpected offer from a Michelin-starred chef in Paris, while Antoine finds himself alone, facing his responsibilities. Carla, for her part, sees her plan backfire. Exposed, she must confront the consequences of her manipulations, while Loup savors his revenge before realizing he too has fallen into the trap.
The week ends in an atmosphere of uncertainty. Rumors swirl through the Institute’s corridors, couples are falling apart, and everyone seems ready to do anything to save themselves. Teyssier, more ruthless than ever, vows to make those who have betrayed his trust “break.” A phrase heavy with menace hangs over Calvières: “At the Institute, everyone eventually pays.” This dramatic return foreshadows a gripping sequel, where buried secrets could very well destroy everything.
Between culinary rivalries, power struggles, and wounds from the past, Here It All Begins plunges us into a new era. The week of November 3-7, 2025, is already shaping up to be a major turning point, where each character will have to choose between truth and ambition, love and betrayal. And while some still believe they can manipulate fate, Teyssier has already prepared his next move. One thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same again at the Institute.
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