Alia arrives in Lebanon to bring her late husband’s body to his estranged family. She knows nothing about them, and things immediately seem strange.

It's been a week since the funeral, and Alia is increasingly on edge. Bodyguards are with her constantly and the family is clearly hiding something.

Despite being forced to extend her stay, Alia is determined to return to Canada with her son. Cautiously, she begins to open up to Jabal.

Naim informs Alia that Jabal is involved in major criminal activity. Nahed refuses to allow Alia to leave for Beirut with Joe.

Jabal's henchman Debb is arrested on homicide charges. Alia meets Majdi, Mona's estranged husband, and learns something disturbing about Adel.

Alia is distraught to learn the details of the family business. She doesn't want this life for herself or her son, but Nahed refuses to let them go.

The fight between Nidal and Sakher escalates to a tense standoff between families. Jabal tries to stop Alia when he finds out she's run away with Joe.

After her attempted escape, Alia is given an ultimatum: stay with her son and become a part of the family, or return to Canada alone.

Alia steels herself for a tough legal battle to get her son back. Jabal tracks down Naim and makes sure he'll never help Alia again.

The lawyer Majdi recommends seems very capable, but Alia has reservations about his fee. Chahine visits his father in prison.

Chahine is torn between his father and his loyalty to Jabal. Joe starts to really miss his mother. After meeting with her lawyer, Alia is optimistic.

Mona begins to receive texts from her estranged husband. Nidal confronts Alia. Jabal refuses to allow Joe to see Alia. Debb gets released on bail.

Just as things are looking up with Alia's court case, Jabal meets and threatens Alia's lawyer. Ghada's daughter wants to move back in with her.

Mona is forced out of the family home for attempting to reunite Joe with his mother. With her lawyer turning on her, Alia is now truly out of options.

Nahed tries to prevent Alia from renting a place anywhere in Al Hayba, thereby forcing Alia to move in with the family under the matriarch's terms.

After holding her son in her arms again, Alia makes her decision: She will marry Jabal, but she makes it clear that she won't be a submissive wife.

Ghada is upset that Jabal has married another woman. Despite chafing under her restrictive new life, Alia proves her capability in the kitchen.

Alia wants Jabal to make it clear to his mother that their marriage is just an arrangement of convenience. Alia is secretly still planning an escape.

Knowing how bored she is at home, Jabal gets Alia a job running their family-owned yogurt factory. Chahine falls deeper in with Dorayd and Zidan.

After hearing from Chahine that Dorayd needs more time to find Ronny, Jabal gives him 10 more days -- or else. Alia and Jabal begin to grow closer.

Ghada is shocked to see Alia walk into her clinic for a checkup. A capable engineer named Amal interviews for a position at the factory.

While intercepting one of Zidan's cars, Jabal finds a frightened young woman named Hanady and brings her home. Alia takes her under her wing.

Hanady must decide to either stay or return to Zidan. Jabal deals with Dorayd. Alia and Joe are caught in the crossfire in an ambush targeting Jabal.

Jabal explains how he's been one step ahead of Dorayd this whole time. After Mona suffers a devastating loss, Alia rushes to Beirut to console her.

To cheer Mona up, Nahed comes to Beirut with Joe. Jabal tells Ghada that he can't go to her place anymore. Alia goes forward with her escape plan.

Mona tells Majdi that she wants a divorce. Chahine is transferred to a prison cell with his father. Jabal and Alia have an emotional confrontation.

After Alia gives Ghada a piece of her mind, Ghada crosses the line and goes to Jabal's family home. Jabal agrees to be tested for fertility issues.

While getting ready for a date with Jabal, Alia tells Mona that yes, she has feelings for her husband. Sakher pays Rima's blackmailer a visit.

It's Joe's birthday. Chahine is cornered into betraying Jabal, and the family home is raided by the police. Nidal is still thirsty for revenge.

The women of the house are heartbroken to see what happened to Sakher. Jabal publicly punishes Nidal. Alia is told she is free to go if she chooses.

ِAdel pays Jabal a visit in prison, leading to a charged conversation and a trip down a turbulent memory lane.

As the Sheikh Al-Jabal family prepares for a high-security, festive occasion, grave danger looms.

While Ghazi and Jamal deal with a crisis, the family scrambles with limited resources to save one of their own.

The family grapples with a new difficult reality, and a furious Jabal swears vengeance. Jamal is presented with a tempting yet questionable offer.

Adel's impulsive action leads to tense clashes with the Al-Said family and Jabal is left to deal with the bloody conflict.

To put an end to the tribal feud, Jabal proposes a shocking settlement affecting Somaya, Nidal and Mariam. Chahine and Mona's relationship is tested.

Looking for answers, Mona confronts her uncle. A distraught Mariam is forced to make a tough decision.

Two years later, the Al-Said family gets ready to celebrate a happy occasion despite instability in Al Hayba. Somaya decides to break her silence.

A successful jailbreak brings back a key player to Al Hayba, disrupting many agendas.

Nazem pays Sheikh Al-Jabal's family a visit with a proposition in mind. Mona shares her wisdom with Somaya.

Jabal's trusted sources fill him in on what went down in his absence, and Sakher struggles to get back on his feet.

Hoping to mend fences, Jabal reaches out to his estranged cousin, Chahine. A tense lunch meeting leaves Mona conflicted.

Looking for answers about the shady deliveries coming from Nazem, Chahine pays his father, Ghazi, a visit in prison.

Jabal receives an anonymous threat. At home, Sakher starts to improve and Somaya is furious after one of her precious belongings goes missing.

Jabal gives Nidal and Somaya a stern warning. After declining to cooperate in a smuggling operation, Chahine is nowhere to be found.

Jabal and Sakher join forces to execute a necessary operation, which, in turn, gives Nazem a serious ultimatum.

Following a heated confrontation, Nidal swears revenge. Somaya starts to warm up to her in-laws, as Jabal sets out to restore order in the village.

Chahine regrets letting Mona go and desperately reaches out to her hoping it's not too late. Nazem pays Nahed a surprise visit.

When conflict erupts, Somaya intercedes in Nahed's defense. With strict conditions, Jabal gives Majdi the green light.

Mona and Majdi tie the knot, Nazem runs for parliament hoping to maximize his influence, and Sakher refuses to let go of his feelings for Rima.

A surprise proposal leaves Salma infuriated. Nahed advises Jabal to focus on his relationship with Somaya instead of dwelling on the past.

Nazem's election campaign is off to a rocky start. Tensions rise between newlyweds Mona and Majdi. Jabal uncovers a clue in an old family photo album.

Rola steps up to save Salma, sacrificing her own happiness. Somaya runs a private errand, and Chahine investigates a cold case.

Chahine's investigation lands him a major discovery. Al Hayba's mayor reaches out to Jabal for help following a grand robbery.

Majdi crosses the line with Mona and he is left to deal with the dire repercussions. A defeated Marwa finally finds a glimmer of hope.

Furious about Sakher's intervention, Mona confronts her family. Marwa and Eyad embark on a dangerous mission that spirals out of control.

On election day, Al Hayba turns into a ghost town. A sore loser retaliates, turning the silence into a full-blown clash.

After a night of terror, Nahed decides to take matters into her own hands. A development within Nazem's household makes things unbearable for Salma.

Somaya struggles to deal with the consequences of her deep secret being exposed. Jabal and his men receive an alarming tip.

Nazem feels the heat and arranges for his daughters to escape. Chahine's investigation leads to a shocking discovery and a painful realization.

Abu Ali recalls the tragic incident that led to Jabal temporarily relocating from Al Hayba to Beirut.

An emergency admission makes the hospital a risky place for Jabal. Nour decides to tackle a controversial file on her talk show.

Jabal learns more about his new neighbor. Sakher gets into a fight — but it's stopped by the sudden appearance of a blast from the past.

Nour unwittingly drags Jabal into her drama. At home, Nahed and Mona get into a heated argument about Chahine.

Jamal tries to convince Jabal to rethink his choices. Ali feels conflicted after Sakher shares a dangerous secret with him.

The prison goes on high alert after tragic news reaches Ghazi. Nahed turns to Jabal when Mona and Sakher both defy her.

A chance encounter prompts Nour to pick up a dropped story. At the hospital, a patient's surprise recovery leads to a tough confrontation.

Nour and Jabal's relationship develops. Sakher is prepped for a major operation. Meanwhile, the police receive a hot tip.

News breaks out about Jabal, devastating Nour and putting her in a difficult position. Tharwat gets suspicious.

Chahine reaches out to an old friend. Ali intervenes to keep business matters in order as Zeidan and his men continue to pressure Jabal.

Nour desperately waits for a sign from Jabal. Abu Ali and Al Shayeb decide not to share bad news with Al Hayba.

Chahine gets offered a fresh start. Meanwhile, Jabal's plan to escape is staggered by an anonymous tip.

Hana introduces Sami to Ghazi as a loyal ally. Eager to meet with Jabal, Nour steps into real danger.

Nour pressures Jabal for answers, which devastate her. Tharwat gets personally involved in the investigation.

As Jabal and his family attempt a risky escape, unexpected help shows up to rescue them from imminent danger. Nahed refuses to rethink her decision.

Nour deals with the challenging repercussions of her choice. A conflict of interest causes a rift between Jabal and Jamal.

Tharwat conspires to tarnish Nour's reputation. Sakher loses his temper after learning Rima's news. Mona searches relentlessly for her missing true love.

Broken-hearted, Nour turns down a proposal. An estranged Sheikh Al-Jabal family member makes a surprise return to Al Hayba.

Ghazi sets out to avenge his son, but an unexpected appearance sets the record straight. Nour’s travel plans are disrupted.

Ghazi realizes that he has a debt to repay. Mona gives Chahine an ultimatum. Tharwat’s right-hand man reaches out to Jabal.

Jabal calls an emergency meeting with a big announcement underway. Chahine and Abu Issa's visit to Sultan's house leaves the family conflicted.

A culture clash between Jabal and Nour causes some issues. Chahine and Mona finally get good news, and Ghazi rethinks how the business should run.

Nour tries to adjust to her new life, while Mona prepares for her upcoming occasion. Ghazi's attempts to expand his business affect Jabal's interests.

Ghazi monopolizes the only road leading to Al Hayba, putting Chahine in a difficult position. Jabal studies his next move.

Sakher eagerly reaches out to Rima hoping to change her mind. Al Hayba struggles financially, and Jamal reveals some shocking news to Jabal and Nahed.

Jamal calls Nahed's attention to hidden details. Jabal and Nour are pressured into making a tough decision.

Jabal decides to take matters into his own hands, surprising everyone. A common goal brings about an unexpected alliance.

Al Hayba's situation worsens as the disruptive alliance gains more power. Rima shares some shocking news with Mona and Chahine.

Jabal's gesture is well received by Al Hayba's residents, angering Ghazi. Tharwat gives his final ultimatum. A whistleblower leaks a dangerous plot.

Following the dreadful news, Jabal feels betrayed and carefully plans a fierce retaliation.