Plot summary
Olivia is about to be handed over to the Iranians when she spoils the deal by misdirecting the kidnappers in English and the Iranians in Farsi. Gus reopens the auction, allowing Huck one more chance to bid on Olivia using Marie's credentials. Meanwhile, Fitz and Cyrus disagree on how to handle the situation, eventually leading Cyrus to plot with the CIA to kill Olivia to prevent international secrets from being leaked. Mellie explains to Fitz that Andrew's blackmail threatens her chance at becoming president herself, and Fitz agrees to let Andrew walk.
However, Mellie also plots with Elizabeth to take Andrew down. Olivia is eventually sold to a group in Russia, despite Huck tying for the winning bid. Stephen Finch shows up and reveals he is the Russian that bought Olivia, then brings her back to America, shortly before Andrew has a massive stroke. Fitz goes to Olivia's apartment, but she reveals her disgust at his decision to go to war with West Angola for her, and tells him that she is on her own.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Scandal season 4. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.