Jung-seok accepts Choi's wedding proposal for his daughter shocking A-in and renewing her distrust. A-in pursues the 50% revenue goal while Park quits and Hanna's influence wanes.
A-in finds her mother living modestly and begins to accept her. Hanna spills wine on Seok-san's son at a matchmaking meeting. Han-su aiming to solidify Hanna and Park's bond proposes a deal to Park.
A-in confronts her mother after 35 years—can she forgive her? Meanwhile Hanna meets a marriage candidate to deceive Han-su and Choi proposes a new idea to Jung-seok.
With Choi's help Han-su trusts Hanna and Park's relationship triggering a succession battle. Hanna prepares to fight while Chairman Wang tells A-in not to take sides.
After the VC Group dinner A-in wakes up on a bench anxious from medication side effects. Meanwhile Choi doubts Hanna and Park's relationship after losing the Uwon Group deal.
On the day of the 300 billion won Uwon Group presentation A-in rejects Choi's bid and requests Hanna's oversight. With Seo Jung and Han-su present the room fills with mysterious figures in suits.
A-in challenges Hanna on her first day at VC Planning revealing it's all part of her plan. She offers to fix the email issue with advertisers promising to fight unfair treatment. Will Hanna accept?
A-in betting her position on a 50% revenue increase faces a crisis as media noise over Uwon Group's tax evasion threatens VC Planning's top advertiser and her job.
A-in demotes top CDs favored by the production director and declares at an executive meeting she'll resign if the company fails to achieve a 50% revenue increase in six months.
A-in's joy at being promoted to VC Planning Executive fades when she learns her position is only temporary. She prepares to retaliate against Choi Chang-soo. What's her trump card?
A-in Creative Director at VC's Planning Team 2 excels in advertising. After leading a gaming company to success she aims to secure an executive position surpassing Senior Executive Kwon.
Yi-gyeom takes Myung-yoon hostage to control Doseong. After hearing the truth from I-geon and Myung-yoon, Doseong pretends to comply—setting his own plan in motion.
Haejong shows signs of recovery. I-geon shares the news with Doseong, but their opposing paths remain unresolved.
Though Doseong tries to take her away, Myung-yoon stays to treat Haejong. I-geon confronts her grandfather and urges exile, then proposes a ritual to the Queen Dowager.
Conflict erupts between the Queen Dowager and the Queen over dismissed court ladies. Shocked by his mother's confinement, Doseong refuses to see I-geon.
After witnessing her father's secret affair, Myung-yoon breaks down in guilt before I-geon. He confesses his love and plans to hide her—with Doseong's help.
As Sang-rok attacks I-geon, Myung-yoon shields him with her body. Though she wishes to step back, I-geon insists on protecting her as the Queen Dowager prepares to flee.
Myung-yoon is horrified to witness her father poisoning Haejong. I-geon returns to the palace and halts the coronation by presenting the real royal seal.
Myung-yoon apologizes while hiding her true feelings. Disguised as a gang leader, I-geon escapes, but he and Myung-yoon are soon surrounded by royal troops.
Branded a traitor, the Crown Prince becomes a fugitive overnight. Doseong helps him escape, while Sang-rok plots to crown Doseong as the new heir.