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Ambition is a mother.
A strong-willed single mom sets out to reclaim her family's name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line but discovers a dark secret about her own mother's past that will turn her world upside-down.
Angela Vaughn, her daughter and her aunt are thrown into a world of wealth and glamour.
Angela uncovers a devastating secret about her mother. Leah attempts to unseat Teddy as the head of Franklin. Raymond is determined to get his company back. Chaos erupts for the Duponts at the Black Diamond Ball.
Angela wants to make Nikki the face of Eve's Crown and forces Leah's hand about the incubator program. Raymond confronts Teddy about getting his company back. Piggy is confronted by her past.
Angela deals with the tabloids chasing her after her paternity secret is revealed. Angela's best friend arrives to help her with the grand opening of the Eve's Crown flagship store. Teddy confides in Leah; Nikki and Taylor get closer.
Angela asks Tyrique for a favor. Angela also tries to get Nikki accepted into the Oak Bluffs Cotillion. Raymond confides in Olivia. Leah is shocked by Lauren's behavior. Teddy's condition worsens.
Teddy tries to connect with Angela and Nikki. Meanwhile, Olivia confronts Alex, who, in turn, drops a bombshell on Leah about her former marriage to Raymond. Then, Tyrique discovers a shocking secret about his own father’s past.
The family gathers around Teddy after his latest health crisis, as Angela and Leah bond over their newfound common enemy Alex, who makes a move to win back Raymond. Meanwhile, Tyrique looks to Aunt Piggy for answers about his father.
Angela holds a "sistervention" for Leah, whose marriage to Raymond is still on the rocks. Meanwhile, Teddy's birthday celebration includes trying to one-up Alex and keep Raymond at bay, and Nikki and Nate attempt to bond. Then, Tyrique's jealousy grows as Angela gets closer to Nate
Leah and Teddy deliver devastating news to Angela. Meanwhile, Piggy confesses some of the secrets from her past to Angela and a confrontation leads to Raymond's life changing. Then, Angela takes steps to secure her and Eve's Crown's future.
Angela is close to getting everything she wants. Teddy confronts Leah. Raymond is desperate to get Jack's Darmon shares away from Teddy and cover for Olivia with the police. Piggy comes clean to Tyrique about his father.
Teddy gives Angela an ultimatum. Raymond regains his confidence and makes an offer to Leah. Aunt Piggy is shocked when a face from the past reappears. A death shocks the Franklin/Dupont families.
As the Illumination Ball nears, Angela and Leah team up the discover the truth about what happened between Teddy and Eve in 1984. Angela must choice between Tyrique and Nate.
