Fashion House

When Maria Gianni needs a new design for her big show, Michelle - a budding designer - happens to be in the right place at the right time; but Michelle's marriage is on the rocks as her husband Lance beds his secretary, Gloria.

Confused about her marriage, Michelle leaves Lance and moves in with her friend Nikki; after getting a job with House of Gianni, the last thing Michelle expects is to find is Gloria in her home… wearing her jewelry and lingerie.

After encountering Gloria in her own home, Michelle throws a fit, tossing her out the door; but Michelle didn’t expect Lance to forge her signature on a fake prenuptial agreement, leaving her with nothing but the clothes on her back.

When Maria finally gives in to her feelings for William, he makes love to her right in her office.

Maria fights to keep her emotions in check as the relationship between her son and Michelle heats up; and William has his own plans to manipulate Maria's emotions, and destroy her in the process.

Luke sketches Michelle the perfect rose; just as he’s getting closer to her, Tania crashes the party and ends all the fun; Maria, meanwhile, is wrapped up in finding dirt on Michelle as William plays Maria like a fool.

When William bribes Congressman Spangler so he can build on the conservation wetlands, the congressman makes him pay big $$$; the congressman was not expecting was a rather large tip from William.

Maria tries to stop her son Luke from dating her employee; but she has no idea that William’s devious plan to marry her has gone into full effect.

As Maria thinks about William and his marriage proposal, Luke goes after Michelle even though Maria has forbidden it.

Maria rejects William's proposal; Maria convinces Lexi that she should pursue Luke.

A recap of the week's story line.

Maria makes a big decision; others discover Gloria's secret.

Lance drinks; planning a wedding.

When Michelle is feeling bad, she gets a job offer at another company, lifting her spirits; then Maria hears about it, and wants the opportunity squashed.

Michelle's work falls into someone else's hands.

Maria makes use of her powers of manipulation to turn the tides on Michelle's career.

Weekly recap.

Councilman Spangler uses his influence to get his way; William has his own methods of negotiation.

Michelle accepts a challenge; Lance learns the truth about Gloria.

Global recap.

Nikki confronts Michael; Maria tries to ruin John and Michelle's plans.

Maria becomes suspicious of the mysterious woman; others discover a key part of William's life.

Weekly recap.

Michelle confronts Lexi; William plots a devious plan; Luke is seduced.

Maria shows no remorse for her actions; Tania experiences rough times; Gloria exposes her plans.

Luke tells Maria the truth about Michelle; William corners Luke; the mystery woman is revealed.

Maria's wedding plans do not go as expected; Nikki gives Tania a surprise.

Recap of the series.

Recap of the week's story line.

Maria and Sophia face off; Luke's anger toward William grows.

Luke confronts Maria; Sophia reveals the truth about her past.

Sophia declares revenge; Lance and Rodney invest in a new endeavor.

Luke refuses to believe the truth about his mother; Michelle and Lexi devise a plan to seek revenge.

Maria stirs up trouble; Luke learns of his mother's true colors.

Luke confronts his mother; William makes Nikki an enticing offer; Lance confesses his love.

Recap of the week's story line.

Michelle interrupts an important meeting; Sophia and Tania become friends.

Michelle makes a surprising announcement.

Lance and Maria strike a deal; Nikki experiences difficult times.

Michelle confronts Maria; Tania makes a bad decision.

Maria reveals her plan to help Lance get his wife back; William's advice backfires on Michelle.

Recap of the week's storyline.

Nikki and Tania's hatred is unleashed; Lance stirs up trouble for Michelle.

Maria is disappointed with Tania; William and Sophia embark on a new endeavor.

Recap of the series.

Tension builds between Maria and William; Nikki gets a surprise visit.

Michelle and Maria are furious at Luke; Gloria reflects on decisions.

Recap of the week's storyline.

A painting causes tension between Michelle and Luke.

Nikki makes a startling confession; Gloria's attempt to protect Michelle backfires.

Maria attempts to keep Michelle and Luke apart.

Some lives are on the line; deceit causes turmoil for others.

Recap of the week's storyline.

Sophia and William take their plot to the next level; Tania's drinking causes problems.

Maria realizes that good fortune is a double-edged sword.

Nikki confronts William; Michelle and Luke face difficult decisions.

Maria makes a startling confession; Michelle uncovers Lance's truth.

Michelle confronts Lance; Maria discovers interesting things about Dr. Woods.

Recap of the week's storyline.

Michelle struggles to rekindle a romance; Lance and Eddie's partnership is tested.

William and Sophia get a surprise; Maria uses Dr. Woods' lack of ethics to her advantage.

Lance gives Officer Conti an ultimatum; Luke brings an unexpected guest to Michelle's fashion show.