Here is a complete and fictionalized version, rewritten in the form of a narrative spoiler of approximately 900 words , faithful to the spirit of Here It All Begins , with a dramatic and immersive tone:

On Monday, November 3, 2025, the Auguste Armand Institute is preparing for a day of high tension. While life seems to be returning to normal after the tumultuous events of recent weeks, old resentments, secrets, and buried desires are resurfacing. What if the apparent calm is just a mirage before the storm?

A tense morning at the Institute

The episode opens with an electric atmosphere in the cafeteria. Students are talking in hushed tones, glances are exchanged, and unspoken tensions are mounting. Teyssier’s return to the headship has changed everything, and everyone is trying to figure out where they now stand in the power hierarchy.

Because behind his smirk and his usual barbs, Teyssier is up to something. He wants to prove, once again, that no one is untouchable, not even his oldest allies. And to do so, he intends to strike hard.

Meanwhile, Carla struggles to regain some semblance of balance. Since her lies were exposed, she experiences every glance as a judgment. Bérénice, true to form, tries to support her, but their friendship is faltering. One wrong word, one hurtful remark, and everything could shatter.

The Carla/Bérénice couple is adrift

In a scene of great emotional intensity, Carla confides in Bérénice: “I feel like nothing here makes sense anymore.” Her words are heavy, her voice trembling. Bérénice, moved, replies: “It’s not the Institute that’s judging you, it’s yourself.”

But the truth is, the two young women can no longer understand each other. Their backgrounds, ambitions, and past hurts are gradually driving them apart. And when Carla discovers that Bérénice has withheld information about the end-of-module assessment, the breakup seems inevitable.

This disagreement becomes the central theme of the episode: love, loyalty, and betrayal intertwine in a ballet of emotions that leaves no one unscathed.

A decisive test in the kitchen

Meanwhile, a major challenge is brewing in the Institute’s kitchens. Teyssier, back at the helm, announces a surprise test: the students must create a dish of their choice within two hours, but with one mandatory ingredient chosen by their classmates. A cruel challenge, as it forces everyone to adapt to the unexpected.

Billie, ever the strategist, gives Malik an unlikely ingredient – ​​pink grapefruit – hoping to trip him up. But to everyone’s surprise, he manages to create an exceptionally delicate dessert. Teyssier’s gaze becomes more piercing: “I hate grapefruit… but I have to admit, you’ve just silenced me.”

The competition becomes a true culinary battleground. Between unspoken alliances and open rivalries, tensions rise. Carla, flustered, almost ruins her dish, while Maya, more focused than ever, shines alongside Ethan.

At the end of the test, Teyssier announces that only three students will be selected to represent the Institute at the major national competition. It’s no longer just a question of talent, but of survival in this ruthless world.

Fleur’s secret

Meanwhile, another mystery is unfolding in the shadows. Fleur, one of the new visiting professors, seems to be hiding something. Josephine, curious by nature, overhears her in the middle of a phone conversation where she mentions a name that no one at the Institute knows.

Intrigued, Josephine conducts her own investigation and discovers that Fleur was once involved in a scandal at a prestigious establishment in Lyon. A story of culinary plagiarism and betrayal among chefs.

But Fleur denies everything. She claims to be the victim of a smear campaign orchestrated by a jealous former colleague. However, some details don’t add up, and Josephine isn’t one to give up easily.

Their exchanges, tinged with hypocrisy and innuendo, give rise to tense scenes where every glance becomes a silent weapon.

The investigation into the Institute resurfaces

Meanwhile, an inspector from the DGCCRF (French Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control) has reappeared. Officially, he has come to verify the kitchens’ compliance after the recent renovations. Unofficially, he is investigating irregularities in stock management.

Antoine and Clotilde try to defuse the situation, but they quickly realize that this inspection is far from trivial. Someone within the Institute itself has apparently denounced certain questionable practices. What if Teyssier himself is the target?

Tensions rise when the inspector’s preliminary report mentions “accounting irregularities” and “unjustified purchases.” Antoine, worried, fears sabotage by one of Teyssier’s rivals. But Teyssier, true to form, remains unfazed: “Let them search, I have nothing to hide. Well… almost nothing.”

An explosive dinner

That evening, an impromptu dinner brings a few students together in the common room. This moment, intended to ease tensions, quickly turns into a confrontation. Carla criticizes Bérénice for not supporting her in front of Teyssier. Malik, annoyed by Billie’s insinuations, finally tells her exactly what he thinks.

The tone rises, resentments erupt. But suddenly, a silence falls as Teyssier enters the room. He observes the scene with a slight smile: “Go on, it’s almost more entertaining than your cooking.”

Then, in a serious tone, he announced: “I know who denounced the Institute. And believe me, that person will regret it.”

The students froze. Teyssier’s gaze lingered on several of them, sowing doubt and fear.

A tense ending

Night falls on the Institute, but the calm is deceptive. In her room, Carla rereads an anonymous message she received earlier: “You think you know everything, but you still don’t know the truth about your father.” Her face freezes. A new plot seems to be unfolding, promising to turn her life upside down.

Meanwhile, Fleur discreetly joins someone in the parking lot. A man’s shadow stands out against the streetlights. “I told you not to come here,” she whispers. He simply replies, “It’s too late, they already know.”

And at the same time, Teyssier, alone in his office, is looking at a photo hanging on the wall: a picture of the Institute’s founding team. His gaze falls on a face that has never been seen in the series before. “So, you thought I’d never find out the truth?” he whispers.

The screen goes dark. The opening credits begin.

This episode 1298 of Here It All Begins promises to be explosive: between family secrets, romantic betrayals, administrative machinations, and culinary rivalries, the Institute has never seemed so fragile. One thing is certain: in Auguste Armand’s kitchens, the fire doesn’t always come from the stove…