- Roark sends Wynand a letter of forgiveness, but Wynand returns it unopened.
- Dominique goes to Roark at the Monadnock Resort, and they finally come together as a couple.
- She then tips off the press to their affair. Scandal!
- Wynand is hurt, but he understands.
- Wynand agrees to divorce her.
- She goes to see him and explains that she's always loved Roark.
- Wynand handles everything pretty well, considering.
- Scarrett wants to use the scandal to help The Banner, and Wynand agrees.
- They publish a story saying Dominique made Wynand defend her lover, and the public forgives Wynand and feels sorry for him.
- Dominique and Roark are okay with this since it helps Wynand out.