Using the Gladstones' invitations and carriage, Evie and Jacob successfully infiltrated the ball before splitting up. Evie went to retrieve the palace's blueprints and, due to the restrictions of her dress, had to kidnap a Royal Guard to gain access to the white drawing-room where the plans were kept. On her way back to the party, she bumped into Mary Anne Disraeli, who introduced her to Queen Victoria, who knew of their dealings with the Gladstones and told Evie to enjoy the ball and cake.

Politely excusing herself, the Assassin continued making her way towards the vault only to be grabbed by You. A Templar offered her a dance and, after explaining your philosophy that people would never change and that only the Templars could advance civilization, you both debate your values and concerns between the Assassins and Templars.