Olga and Peter understand that fate again gives them a chance to reunite: Ksenia is gone, and Mongo wants a divorce. During their conversation, Alexander enters the room and, seeing them together, is finally convinced that Mongo is right: Olga and Peter are lovers! A carriage with D'Arnie and Xenia rushes from St. Petersburg. The fright has passed, and Ksenia frantically comes up with an escape plan. Elizaveta tries to seduce Okhotnikov, but he realizes that he will only be a toy in her hands.