Cassandra decides to have Virgie killed so she can continue her revenge against Maningning.  That night as Virgie walks home, an unknown assailant follows her, but Sigmund arrives and insists on guarding her.  At home, he tells her that he still loves her and that he will do anything to win her forgiveness.  But Virgie tells him that she still needs more time to forgive his crimes.  Back at the mansion, Sigmund tells his mother that he wants to marry Virgie, but Cassandra forbids her father.