The Housewife's Revenge: She is the Supreme Commande Episode 3

Episode 3 · 40 episodes · Claire Voss, Richard Winston, Vanessa Harris

Episode 3 recap

Vanessa enters the living room carrying shopping bags and introduces herself to Claire. Claire calls her out and tries to strike her, but Richard stops the hit and swats away Claire's phone. Chloe and Lucas defend Vanessa, eager for the academy admission and colonel promotion she promised them. When Vanessa acts gentle and touches Claire, Claire pushes her away. Vanessa stumbles onto the sofa, and Richard hits Claire across the face.

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Episode 3 scene by scene

00:00: Vanessa Arrives at the House
Vanessa walks into the Winston living room with shopping bags in her hands. She speaks to Claire in a condescending tone. She announces herself as the Director of Intelligence and tells Claire that she is Richard's best friend.
00:29: Richard Defends His Mistress
Claire calls Vanessa a home-wrecking mistress and swings her hand to strike her. Richard steps in and blocks Claire's arm. He yells back at his wife and knocks away the phone displaying his compromising photos.
00:56: The Children Betray Claire
Chloe and Lucas side directly with Vanessa against Claire. Chloe demands gratitude because Vanessa offered her entry into the First Military Academy. Lucas protects Vanessa because she promised to fast-track his promotion to Colonel.
01:14: A Staged Fall and Slap
Vanessa speaks in a gentle voice and touches Claire to provoke her. Claire shoves Vanessa's hands away. Vanessa falls back onto the sofa in an exaggerated stumble. Richard reacts by striking Claire across the face.

Key lines from episode 3

“You must be Claire. I'm Vanessa, Director of Intelligence... And Richard's very best friend.”
Vanessa · She greets Claire condescendingly after walking into the house with shopping bags.

“Mom, stop it! Dad's right. Vanessa promised to get me into First Military Academy! She's done so much for us, you should be thanking her!”
Chloe Winston · Chloe shouts at Claire to protect Vanessa and secure her own academy admission.

“She's pulling strings to make me a Colonel fast tracking my whole career! You can't do nothing so stop ruining my life!”
Lucas Winston · Lucas turns against Claire because he wants Vanessa to accelerate his military career.

“Get your filthy hands off me!”
Claire Voss · Claire yells at Vanessa right before shoving Vanessa's hands away from her.

How episode 3 ends

The episode closes right after Richard strikes Claire across the face. Vanessa lies sprawled on the sofa, while Chloe and Lucas stand with their father. Claire is left completely abandoned by her own family in her living room. Will Claire finally disclose her true identity as Supreme Commander to punish Richard and her disloyal children?