Atlas embraces Morgana before the onlookers. Lady Thorne intervenes and mentions Elena's past devotion, but proposes that Atlas wed Morgana while demoting Elena to a mistress running the estate accounts. Lady Isabel insults Elena. Clara speaks out against the family and rebukes Atlas for his cruelty. Atlas strikes the young maid to the pavement. Seeing Clara hurt, Elena rushes to her side. Red light fills Elena's eyes, and she slaps Atlas across the face.
Atlas openly kisses Morgana in the courtyard. Lady Thorne steps in and references Elena's years of sacrifice for the household. She then tells Atlas he can marry Morgana if he keeps Elena as a mistress to run the estate.
00:56: Clara Defends Her Mistress
Lady Isabel mocks Elena for the proposed arrangement. Clara steps forward in anger and confronts the Thorne women, detailing how Elena supported them. Clara turns on Atlas directly, calling out his heartless actions and lack of conscience.
01:39: Elena Slaps Atlas
Atlas loses his temper over Clara's accusations and knocks the maid down. Elena runs to Clara, her eyes burning with red dragon power. Elena confronts her husband and hits him across the face with a ferocious slap.
Key Lines from Episode 3
“You may petition to wed Morgana, but Elena deserves her due respect. Let her remain here as... your mistress.”
“Shut your mouth! My lady is Atlas's lawful wife. She will not be reduced to a mistress.”
“Control your servant, Elena!”
“How dare you strike my maid!”
How Episode 3 Ends
Elena stands over Atlas after striking him across the face for hurting Clara, with fury blazing in her glowing red eyes. The gathered crowd and the Thorne family watch the confrontation in total silence. Will Atlas retaliate against his wife, or will Elena's awakening dragon powers finally force House Thorne to recognize who she truly is?