Episode 3 of "Hostage" kicks off with the media frenzy surrounding Abigail's unplanned press conference. Meanwhile, Adrienne steps in to collect Vivienne's husband, who has rushed in from afar to lend his wife his unwavering support.
In the depths of the parliament, Abigail continues to grapple with relentless opposition. Her detractors level harsh accusations, claiming she is jeopardizing her husband's life and the nation's security on a whim. The opposition minister harpoons her with the heart-wrenching tale of Attaf, a young boy who perished due to an unavailability of asthma medication. Abigail, with steadfast resolve, reassures the ministers of her unwavering commitment to addressing the pressing health crisis. She firmly declares, once more, that she will not buckle under pressure and resign.
Vivienne, confronted with the inevitable, finally confesses to her husband about her affair with his son. He, though initially stunned, swiftly shifts gears to strategize on how to salvage her tarnished career. Seeing an opportunity, Vivienne decides to strike a pact with Abigail.
Back at her abode, Abigail finds Sylvie confined within the bathroom, a prison of her own tumultuous emotions. Sylvie, struggling mightily with the weight of recent events, confesses to being the one who orchestrated the news leak. She lambasts her mother, accusing her of prioritizing her career over her family's well-being.
In French Guiana, Alex and his fellow doctors begin to sink into despair. Thomas, sensing the impending doom, starts to rally them, urging them to seek an escape route for themselves. That fateful night, Vivienne makes a stealthy visit to Abigail, striking a deal to secure Alex's freedom in exchange for Abigail's investigation into the mole within their ranks.
Simultaneously, Kofi vows steadfastly against resigning. The ensuing morning, Abigail tasks Ayesha with conducting a covert background investigation on the French and British personnel. Vivienne deliberately deceives Adrienne, leading her to believe that the American and French troops will mount a rescue operation within three hours.
At the airport, the kidnapper arrives and promptly receives an update call from Adrienne, who fills him in on the latest developments. Abigail convenes with her cabinet, apologizing for sidelining them with the startling abduction news. The topic of the deceased boy resurfaces, prompting Abigail to vow to reach out to the grieving mother.
Later, as Abigail returns home, she discovers her father has prematurely discharged himself from the hospital. A heated debate ensues between them regarding how to navigate Alex’s abduction. Abigail rebukes her father for micromanaging her career, to which he counters by cautioning her that she might lose Sylvie if Alex doesn't return safely. He urges her to resign before it's too late.
Elsewhere, Vivienne and her husband pay a visit to Matheo's house, only to find Saskia there. Matheo flatly refuses to ask her to leave. Matheo's father proposes they portray a united, devout family front. He suggests a church visit followed by press photos. Matheo emphatically declines and cautions Vivienne against embracing the plan.
In French Guiana, Thomas devises an escape plan, anticipating another relocation by the kidnappers. Meanwhile, Vivienne and Abigail launch an unexpected rescue mission. Fortunately, the French troops have pinpointed the kidnappers' vehicles. Their staff is taken completely off guard by the operation. Ayesha reveals that six months ago, Kofi made a questionable payment through a shell company, leaving Abigail struggling to believe it.
In the dimly lit situation room, Kofi's attention was drawn to Adrienne's odd demeanor. Intrigued, he tailed her and eavesdropped on her conversation with the kidnappers. Swiftly acting on his discovery, he had her apprehended. However, Abigail, exercising caution, placed him on administrative leave pending a thorough investigation into the peculiar payment that required further scrutiny.
Post Adrienne's phone call, the kidnappers were alerted. They hastily attempted to relocate the hostages to a secretive hideout. Alex and his companions, displaying remarkable bravery, fought back and dashed for safety. Tragically, one of them fell, while Alex was compelled to take the life of one kidnapper in self-defense.
Despite their valiant efforts, the kidnappers soon gained ground on Alex. Just as hope seemed to diminish, French troops stormed the compound like a bolt from the blue, securing their rescue. Abigail's joy knew no bounds. She urgently sought Sylvie to share the triumphant news with her father over the phone.
Meanwhile, on the bustling streets, another kidnapper disrupted Attaf's public wake, causing quite a stir. Dressed in police uniforms, they misled the crowd into believing their actions were sanctioned by Abigail.
At the church, Vivienne and her husband's heated dispute reached a crescendo. She steadfastly refused to align with his scheme to publicize their affair, seeing through his manipulations. He, however, insisted on portraying himself as her savior, believing that his forgiveness would pave the way for societal acceptance. Vivienne, unbowed, threatened to expose his darkest secrets if he persisted. As they exited, Vivienne seized the opportunity to hold a press conference,宣布 French troops had liberated Alex.
Elsewhere, Matheo returned home to an unwelcome surprise – Saskia had vanished, leaving behind a damning clue in her haste. Back in the situation room, the kidnapper's voice echoed through Adrienne's phone, demanding to speak with Abigail. Despite Abigail's assertion that he had already lost, he remained unperturbed. He claimed that the game was far from over, hinting at the existence of numerous Adrienne-like adherents ready to champion their cause. The narrative abruptly shifts to Saskia, who heads towards Abigail's father's hospital room, where she coldly ends his life.
