Because He Was Worth It

E1

Bettencourt's relationship with Banier raises eyebrows. In 2007, he asks her to adopt him — kickstarting an explosive legal dispute with her daughter.

A Tangled Web

E2

Scandal roils as secret recordings of Bettencourt's conversations are made public, but the focus shifts from Banier to alleged tax and election fraud.

The Profiteers' Ball

E3

As the storm rages on, multiple members of the French elite come under fire. A psychological evaluation of Bettencourt yields damning results.