In the eighth episode of "Finding Her Edge," the group finally arrives in Paris, the city of love and dreams, as they gear up for the World Championships. Each member strives to maintain their focus amidst the chaos of a new environment. Maria, eager for adventure, asks Adriana to be her tour guide, but Adriana, seemingly preoccupied, declines, opting for solo exploration. However, when Brayden volunteers to join, Adriana, using Maria as an excuse, pushes him away. In the end, Maria and Adriana embark on a delightful journey through the city together, their bond strengthening with each passing moment.
Later, Maria confides in Adriana about her thoughts of quitting ice skating and the perplexing love triangle involving Freddie and Brayden. Adriana, candidly admitting that she's never gotten over Freddie, emphasizes the need to focus on winning the championships. Riley, concerned about Adriana's conflicted emotions towards both boys, confronts her, urging her to stop toying with their feelings. Meanwhile, Brayden insists on continuing their fake relationship to secure sponsors, unaware of the pain it causes Freddie.
Freddie, unable to bear the sight of their pretend affection, leaves the party. Adriana, sensing his distress, finds him at the carousel. In a heart-to-heart conversation, Adriana reveals that she still harbors feelings for Freddie. He too confesses his love, and as they begin to kiss, Brayden, secretly watching from afar, is left heartbroken.
Freddie's anger is palpable when Adriana reveals the truth about their fake relationship with Brayden. He questions her motive in hurting him and forcing him to witness their staged affection. Adriana attempts to explain, but Freddie storms off in a fit of rage.
Brayden, unable to contain his emotions, confronts Adriana. He claims that she has made him a better man and reminds her that their relationship was purely for show. He promises to continue trying if only she gives him another chance.
The story unfolds with intricate emotions and complicated relationships, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats to see how these characters navigate their way through love and competition in the lead-up to the championships.
Riley and Freddie deliver a stunning performance. As they prepare to take the stage, Brayden attempts to plead his case once more. Adriana is forced to tell him that she can't forget Freddie. The rejection hits Brayden hard, and he becomes distant towards the end of their presentation, despite their thrilling performance. Fortunately, the crowd and judges don't pick up on the tension, and they are announced as the winners.
Before the championships, Elise decides to honor her mother by sharing a sentimental video at the party. Will loses his cool and lashes out at her. However, the next morning, he apologizes, and Elise helps him get everything ready for the team. In their apology conversation, Elise encourages Will to pull himself together. For the rest of the day, Elise works as the assistant coach and even helps Katya with a costume emergency. After Adriana's win, Elise apologizes and admits her mistakes. She expresses how proud she is of Adriana, and they make up. In the end, Elise gets a redemption arc as she works on herself.
After her outstanding performance at the World Championship, Maria breaks the news of her retirement to her dad. Will is shocked but supportive after an enlightening talk with Camille. He also watches the video Elise had shown at the party, which helps him put everything into perspective. Conversely, Charlie is hurt and heartbroken after learning of Maria's retirement. He is angry at her and acts distant for a while. In the end, he comes to terms with it, and they decide to remain friends.
After talking to Riley, Freddie calms down and shows Adriana some grace. After the World Championships, the two officially start dating. Unfortunately, Brayden is not as forgiving and continues to be distant. At the closing gala, he ditches Adriana without so much as a warning. Thankfully, Adriana takes it all in stride and starts her performance by herself. In the end, her sisters impulsively join her for a sentimental Russo sisters performance.
Later, Will agrees to sell the rink to his competitor, Voltage, to save the family house. Camille also buys back the gold medals Will sold to pay for the Paris tickets and gifts them back to him. He is so touched by her gesture that he nearly kisses her—if only Adriana and Freddie hadn't interrupted them! One month later, Voltage takes over the rink, with Camille still working as a coach. She teams up Adriana and Freddie, bringing back the so-called iconic team. On the other hand, Riley teams up with Brayden.
