The fourth episode of Mrs. Playmen begins with Luigi's trek to see Alice, the escort who has captured his affections. He witnesses her in the company of some VIP clients and leaves her a surprise in the form of nude photographs in her locker. The next morning, Lella shares with Adelina an opportunity for Playmen to advertise a vibrator company's products. Adelina enlists the help of the entire Playmen staff to brainstorm and bring fresh perspectives to the upcoming issue. Luigi pitches the idea of featuring a few gigolos in the magazine, and Adelina embraces the concept eagerly. Chartoux, though feeling marginalized, appreciates Adelina's efforts. Elsa volunteers to test the vibrator, determined to find a way to advertise the product on Playmen without incurring legal repercussions.
The gigolos arrive for their photoshoot, and Adelina takes a liking to Steve Magenta, inviting him for an interview. His subsequent invitation to join her for a drink lands both of them in hot water when they are arrested for promoting prostitution through their magazine. The cops allege that Luigi had sex with a stripper named Alice under the guise of featuring her in the magazine, and since the photo was taken at the studio, she could face up to ten years in prison.
Back at the office, Luigi assures Adelina that he didn't sleep with Alice and begs her to trust him. Adelina suggests he stay home for a few days while she sorts through her thoughts. Attorney Scalfati meets with Adelina and informs her that the cops are trying to shut down Playmen, adding that Luigi could be in trouble due to Elsa's similar predicament with him. Scalfati advises Adelina to sort out her personal issues as they are weighing her down.
Andrea meets with Elsa and asks her to testify against Luigi and Adelina. Elsa is hesitant and asks for time to consider it. Meanwhile, Adelina pays a visit to Masi's house to bring Lorenzo home. However, Lorenzo ignores his mother, and Masi asks Adelina to let Lorenzo be as he is old enough to make his own decisions.
That evening, Adelina reached out to Saro, pouring her heart out about Lorenzo's predicament and the gruesome prostitution case that had shaken her to her core. His disdainful response only fueled her frustration, and in a huff, she decided to head to the opera, inviting Elsa along for the soothing escape. Lella, ever the gracious hostess, gifted Elsa a dress for the event, where Adelina happened upon Steve, a chance encounter that sparked a symphony of emotions.
Steve and Adelina engaged in a heart-to-heart, sharing the intricacies of his life as a gigolo and the trials he'd endured. Adelina, with a heart heavy from her own troubles, delicately wove a web of lies around her marital status and her unwavering disinterest in him. That night, Chartoux encountered Luigi, who fervently attempted to ingratiate himself into Chartoux's trust.
The next day, Chartoux broached the subject of Luigi with Adelina, his eyes set on unraveling the truth behind Alice's accusations. Meanwhile, Elsa's friend, visiting from afar, stumbled upon the vibrator in the room and found herself using it as a surrogate companion while Elsa was away. The realization struck them both like a revelation: this object could be repurposed as a massager, legally advertised in the magazine.
Elsa pitched this idea to Chartoux just as Andrea stormed into the Playmen office to shut it down. Chartoux and Adelina rallied against Andrea's tyranny, but to no avail; the office was sealed shut, and the employees, Elsa included, were sent packing. Andrea's next move was to enlist Elsa as a witness against Luigi and Adelina, offering her a 5% commission for her troubles.
Elsa, with a heart torn between loyalty and survival, decided to visit the police station and declined Andrea's offer, asking instead for the truth behind Alice's accusation. Chartoux reached out to an old friend in the police force for help and procured some paperwork detailing Alice's past criminal record for exchanging sexual services. With this newfound information, he convinced the police chief to drop the case against Luigi and Adelina.
Chartoux, humbled by his mistake in mistrusting Luigi, apologized and asked if they could be more than just business partners. The next day, the magazine's new issue hit the stands without a hitch. Steve extended an invitation to Adelina for dinner that night, while Andrea made another attempt to woo Elsa by confessing his undying affection. Elsa, caught between embarrassment and discomfort, remained steadfast in her resolve.
Luigi returned to the Playmen office to find his colleagues eagerly awaiting his return with open arms. The episode concluded with Adelina sharing with Chartoux that Playboy had filed a lawsuit against her for copyright infringement. The night's events had not only brought forth new beginnings but also stirred up old battles and unspoken truths that threatened to upend their lives once more.
