When Gossip Girl turns the city against her, Julien leans on Zoya in her search for the truth. Meanwhile, Kate and Jordan attempt to outsmart their coworkers, Audrey and Aki open their minds, and Max tries to find his voice.

Kate, Jordan, and Wendy attempt to conceal Gossip Girl’s identity from a determined Mike. Audrey breaks down after Max and Aki go away on a trip without her.

A familiar figure blackmails Kate into ruining an important event. Obie proposes a transactional offer that would destroy his family to Gossip Girl.