Six months ago, Nam Wan-sung ordered a witness's disappearance, leading to a case dismissal tied into the present day. Police suspect Dong-jae in an attack at a bar. A plan to catch a drug lord is revealed. Dong-jae faces scrutiny. Yoo-ri is shot.

After Yoo-ri's death, Gyeo-re is arrested and linked to drugs. Nam Wan-sung asks Mi-ran to handle the case, but she appoints Dong-jae instead. Wan-sung begs Dong-jae to clear Gyeo-re, but he refuses. Dong-jae uses CCTV footage to reveal stolen drugs.

The origin of the drugs is revealed. Dong-jae suspects Chan-hyeok or Gyeo-re in Yoo-ri's death. Dong-jae requests an arrest warrant for Chan-hyeok. Geum-ho escapes, with dire consequences. Wan-sung traps Chan-hyeok. Dong-jae discovers a dead body.