To Marco's horror Emma has hired a detective supposing he murdered Fleur and makes her lawyer sue for an annulment of their marriage. The Noordermeer family lawyer, Alex van der Bilt, also informs Anton, who realizes he and Max would inherit part of her shares. Conny would grant an annulment to save the wharf, Marco couldn't care less. The surprise crown witness brings her own surprise. Meanwhile Tessa has made Conny accept Tjerk de Baedts's order for two ships without arranging for the necessary temporary staff.