Tensions soar in the upcoming episode as Joo-yeong, humbled and fractured, offers a rare apology to Dong-ju but his vulnerability is met with a cold vow of retaliation. As the team celebrates a major win at Joo-yeong’s expense, Man-sik revels in their triumph. However, Joo-yeong begins a new power play, coercing the commissioner to join his cause only to face a fierce confrontation from Yeon-ha, who warns him to stay away from her sister. Her fiery defiance breaks through his calculated calm, pushing their conflict to new depths.
Meanwhile, Jae-hong shares a heartfelt moment with Dong-ju, calling him the best, while Dong-ju responds with signature wit. But beneath the banter, a darker storm brews. As Joo-yeong quietly sets his next move in motion, the team's search for Jae-hong turns dire especially when Man-sik discovers blood on the ground, suggesting that Jae-hong may already be in danger.
