Kang-Seok is torn between his loyalty towards his mentor and protecting himself. Yeon-Woo notices an oddity on Kang and Ham paystubs processed by Namyoung.
Rumours of Ham Ki-Taek's imminent return rattle Kang and Ham's staff. Yeon-Woo gets his first solo case: a young woman claiming her book idea was stolen.
Yeon-Woo thinks fast to turn the tables on his opponent in the mock trial. Kang Ha-Yeon learns something about her ex that casts new light on his case.
Yeon-Woo suspects Kang-Seok is hiding something from his past and investigates. Later, he helps an accountant accused of forging his academic credentials.