Valerie appeared transformed, displaying a coldness and determination that surprised both Luna and Andrew. Luna, feeling a deep, unsettling ache, struggled with the fact that Valerie, her colleague and rival, had grown much closer to Andrew than she ever had. Despite Luna having known Andrew first and shared early moments with him, Valerie was now the one advancing their relationship.

Luna confronted Valerie, revealing that Andrew was alive and expressing disbelief at Valerie’s strong reaction, which hinted at her feelings for Andrew. Valerie responded with bitterness, insisting that her relationship with Andrew was none of Luna’s business and declaring her intention to leave now that Andrew was fine. Luna, however, was not ready to let the matter rest and pursued Valerie, seeking to understand the nature of her relationship with Andrew.

The tension between the two women escalated as Luna questioned Valerie about Andrew, prompting Valerie to mock Luna’s feelings and accuse her of being in love with Andrew. Valerie admitted that she would not allow Luna and Andrew to be together, emphasizing their rivalry in both their military and personal lives. She declared Andrew as hers, challenging Luna to accept the bitter reality of their intertwined conflict.