Forced into service at The Paradise, Rose manages to escape before being tracked down by the police. After one of the girls is assaulted, Vรฉra organizes a strike in protest, causing a strain on the brothelโs finances. In response, Hortense decides to sell Roseโs chastity to the highest bidder. As things are heating up, Hortenseโs despised brother, Pierre Gaillac, arrives from the colonies to take over the business.