Helena discovers blood on Caterina's bedsheets, slaps her, and demands she seduce Felton Woodhouse. At the ball, Duke Augustus Woodhouse orders his servant to search for a woman who resembles Venus. Felton signs Caterina's dance card, but Caterina soon spots her sister Guinevere feeding him grapes and kissing him. When Duke Augustus is announced to the room, Caterina sees his crest and realizes the Duke is the stranger from her bedroom.
Helena rushes into Caterina's bedroom with a gown and sees blood on the sheets. She slaps Caterina across the face, accuses her of sleeping with a thief, and orders her to seduce Felton at the upcoming ball.
00:27: Augustus Commands a Ballroom Search
Duke Augustus Woodhouse arrives at the court terrace. He stops his servant and gives a direct instruction to search the crowd. He wants them to locate a blonde woman who looks like Venus, the goddess of love.
00:44: Felton Claims Caterina's Dance Card
Caterina enters the ballroom wearing a blue gown as the announcer introduces her. Felton approaches her immediately. He pays her compliments, writes his name on her dance card, and tells her not to dance with anyone else.
01:39: Guinevere Kisses Felton at Court
Felton stands with his friends as they tease him about Caterina. Caterina walks nearby and stops. She watches Guinevere feed Felton a grape, and then she sees her sister press a kiss directly onto his lips.
02:14: Caterina Spots the Duke's Brooch
The herald announces Duke Augustus to the gathering. Caterina looks toward the stairs and notices the letter A pinned to his chest. She suddenly realizes that the Duke is the man who branded her and took her virginity.
Key Lines from Episode 3
“It is true. You gave away your virginity to a thief! We're ruined!”
“Find a blonde woman, one who looks like Venus, the goddess of love herself.”
“Is my sister Guinevere after my future husband?”
“Evil Duke Augustus... is the man who stole my virginity last night? I slept with my suitors' father!”
How Episode 3 Ends
The episode ends with Caterina staring in horror as Duke Augustus descends the grand staircase before the court. She recognizes his crest and understands that she slept with her suitor's father. Will Caterina find a way to hide her secret from Felton, or will Duke Augustus expose what happened between them in her bedroom?