Times are not great for the Van den Bossche family. Guido has been kidnapped and the situation gets worse every day when more details of his disappearance come to light. A large investigation from the police, uncovers the alleged corporate espionage at FAIC, the company of Didier De Kunst and Guido's biggest competitor. One by one, people lose their faith in Guido's innocence and Didier is able to buy a majority of the shares of VDB Electronics, making it a child company of FAIC. Marie-Rose finds solice with her lawyer and good friend Jean-Michel Le Croix.
Marleen was killed by a car when crossing the road, leaving Ben to take care of their adoptive child Lovely. Anna and Albert help when needed, but tensions rise when Anna gets too close to the situation and starts to distrust Ben and his ability to take care of Lovely. The result is not very positive. Ben loses the custody of Lovely and she is sent to a foster family. Ben decides to move to Africa.
