As Soo-jung unexpectedly reenters Ju-hyeong’s life, unresolved emotions resurface, leading to a tense confrontation after the trial. Despite her tearful plea to let the case go, Ju-hyeong coldly reminds her he’s now just her husband’s lawyer not the man she once knew.
Meanwhile, legal chaos intensifies as Chang-won and Sang-gi’s cases escalate, adding pressure to the courtroom. Unexpectedly, Hui-ji sides with Soo-jung as her attorney, further complicating the tangled web of loyalties.
In a pivotal moment, Ju-hyeong quietly confronts Soo-jung’s husband about possible abuse. Though met with arrogance, Ju-hyeong stands firm, choosing justice over personal ties even at the cost of reopening old wounds.
