Su-jin coaches Sang-un to give a damning testimony against Dong-ho and sway public opinion. Facing impeachment, Dong-ho turns to Chairman Kang.
With Su-jin in the prime minister’s seat, Dong-ho meets with Chairman Kang in a ploy to take her inner circle down — forcing her to plan her own revenge.
Dong-ho enacts a scheme to completely expose Su-jin to the public. But she aims to turn Lee Jang-seok against Dong-ho before her hearing begins.
Facing calls to resign, Dong-ho confronts Su-jin privately. He soon debates Jo Sang-cheon, where the issue of North Korea plagues Dong-ho’s campaign.
Dong-ho turns his attention to the presidential election campaign — and sets a trap for Su-jin. He later enlists questionable support for a leg up.
Armed with leverage, Kang Sang-un approaches Dong-ho with an offer. Dong-ho’s attempt to initiate a no-holds-barred investigation encounters a hiccup.