Episodes 2×1-2×27
Notable Events

Deaths: Dimitri Kavanagh

Births: Donovan Devonshire, Jolene Devonshire

Arrests: Ronan Madden, Thor Madden, Gia Falcone, Dimitri Kavanagh

Marriages: Jackson Devonshire and Dani Fraiser, Hunter Kincaid and Bliss Devonshire, Tony Delacroix and Ophelia Cameron

Engagements: Max Devonshire and Sebastian Navarro, Atticus Kavanagh and Brooke Kincaid, Braden Fraiser and Tamara Wright

Divorces: Braden Fraiser and Selina Delacroix, Walter Fraiser and Lauren Cummings, Lowell Devonshire and Jackie Davis

Pregnancies: Tamara Wright, Max Devonshire, Val Ruiz and Gia Falcone

Season two opens with a flash-forward of Tamara, Selina, Jackie, and Bliss dumping Dimitri Kavanagh’s body in Lake Everestt—before jumping back seven months to Jon Harrison’s police shooting trial. Despite a brutal legal battle against Elliot Duval, Jon is acquitted and begins a fragile romance with Cassie Montgomery, though tension grows between Jon’s desire for a family and Cassie’s hesitations. When mysterious letters expose Whitney and Ryan Hessington’s adoption secrets, Cassie discovers Skye Morgan gave up Jon’s child to them—information secretly fed to her by Forbes Montgomery to sabotage her relationship. The truth erupts at Christmas, devastating Jon and ending his engagement to Cassie.

Max Devonshire returns to Atlas Falls with the mysterious Sebastian Navarro, whose dark past with Gia Falcone soon explodes into town. Gia seduces, manipulates, and nearly kills Thor, while Ronan solidifies his control of the Madden empire. Sebastian is kidnapped by Gia but freed during a cartel attack, reuniting with Max—only for Gia to murder Raven in cold blood. The FBI storms in when KC Rhodes, alive and in witness protection, exposes the Maddens, leading to Ronan and Thor’s arrests.

Dru Price arrives and quickly embeds herself in the Fraiser clan while juggling entanglements with Philip, Ronan, and Zerick. Furious over being the abandoned daughter of Brenda Kincaid and Walter Fraiser, Dru vows revenge on both families. Under Pierre LeClerq’s guidance, she becomes increasingly dangerous, using secrets, blackmail, and emotional manipulation to destabilize the Kincaid–Fraiser–Devonshire world. Her bonding with little Grace and her obsession with Walter push Dru toward what becomes one of the series’ most sinister arcs.

Meanwhile, Lauren Fraiser finally moves on with Randall Sinclair, finding peace away from Walter. But Walter rekindles his decades-long love for Brenda Kincaid, unaware she’s teaming with Governor Hessington and Forbes in a web of financial betrayal. Jackie and Lauren rebuild their friendship as Jackie confronts Lowell’s mounting secrets—including Zerick’s paternity and the arrival of Belle Archibald, Tess’s daughter used as a weapon to destroy Lowell’s already-fragile empire.

Lowell’s denial crumbles when DNA confirms Zerick is his son, but he later reveals Linus is the true father, shattering Jackie all over again. She files for divorce and joins Selina, Bliss, and Tamara in the cover-up of Dimitri’s murder.

Jackson and Dani, stronger after rehab, navigate pregnancy while battling personal demons—Jackson’s rage toward Lowell and Dani’s fear of never being enough for Walter. They secure the Isla De Cruces deal and the Scottswood project, putting them in direct conflict with both Chauncey and Tess Blisston. After welcoming twins Jolene Jacqueline and Donovan, Jackson and Dani marry in a lavish New Year’s Eve ceremony.

Chauncey Devonshire, desperate to outrun Jackson in the CEO race, marries Natasha Hassan for strategic gain. Even as Greer moves on with Brock Fraiser, Natasha reveals she’s pregnant, destabilizing everyone—until she’s pushed down the stairs at Jackson and Dani’s wedding and loses the baby. Chauncey spirals as Greer chooses Brock.

Rory Devonshire tries to move past Yasmine Kohl by dating Aspen Sinclair, who befriends Max and helps keep Yasmine at bay after her pregnancy reveal. Meanwhile, Val Ruiz’s bisexuality strains her romance with Jamal, leading to a brief three-way dynamic with Kelsey Fraiser until Val’s secret abortion detonates their relationship—information Belle overhears. Belle’s arrival draws attention from Connor Hessington, Jamal, and David Rhodes, leaving chaos in her wake.

Forbes Montgomery, aligned with Tess and Pierre, intensifies his campaign against Lowell and manipulates everyone in his orbit—including his own children. He sabotages Cassie and Jon, weaponizes Yasmine’s youth center, and pressures Philip without knowing his son is faking paralysis. Forbes uses Belle and Zerick’s paternity to dismantle Lowell’s legacy piece by piece.

Bliss Devonshire-Kincaid fights to save her son from Dimitri’s control as Selina returns with Dimitri seeking revenge. Dimitri’s obsession escalates: he attacks Selina, stalks Bliss, rapes Tamara, and loses his royal title—sending him into a violent tailspin. After Tamara discovers she’s pregnant with Braden’s baby, she shoots Dimitri, but he escapes. Dimitri’s final kidnapping of Bliss, Selina, and Tamara ends when Bliss kills him in self-defense, and Jackie helps cover up the crime.

Talia’s heartbreak over Zerick pushes her into a brief romance with David Rhodes before she ultimately returns to Zerick the night he shoots Linus. Simon’s relationship with rapper Ivan “IMoney” Castillo is tested by fame, secrecy, and fear. KC Rhodes reunites with Miranda after faking his death, and together they help dismantle Ronan Madden’s empire.

Season two closes with a chilling final image: Dimitri Kavanagh’s body pulled from Lake Everestt as the fallout of every lie, death, and betrayal lingers over Atlas Falls.