Episode 3 of "Your Honor" unfolds with a harrowing prologue, as Pan-ho helplessly watches Cheong-ha and her grandmother's tranquil home erupt into a fiery inferno. Desperate to save them, his efforts prove futile against the destructive force. Meanwhile, chaos reigns within the boardroom of Woo One, where directors squabble over a course of action amidst the tumult. Gang-heon's imposing arrival silences the fray, his stern command urging them to attend to their respective tasks, a subtle hint that he alone will navigate this treacherous terrain.
At the scene of devastation, the police, including the unyielding Detective Jang Chae-rim, swiftly arrive. Cheong-ha's grief-stricken brother soon joins them, only to receive the shattering news from the authorities. Gang-heon, his steps heavy with sorrow and resolve, makes his way to the site where his son's life was extinguished. Learning of the parallel tragedy at Sang-taek's abode, he exchanges a subtle signal with his secretary, who nods obediently and disappears into the shadows.
In a clandestine meeting, Yi-hwan confronts Pan-ho, his suspicions firmly fixed on Gang-heon as the orchestrator of the blast. Yet, Pan-ho's mind races with another concern – the unpredictable wrath of Sang-taek upon learning of the tragedy. Elsewhere, Sang-hyuk snares a member of Gang-heon's inner circle, a man tied to the notorious Boodu Gang through Gang-heon's wife. He compels the captive to broker a connection, unaware that Gang-heon's secretary already awaits him, bearing an invitation from the powerful patriarch.
As Yi-hwan, Jo Mi-yeon, and Jeong, the enigmatic butcher, huddle in conspiracy, Yi-hwan drops a bombshell: Pan-ho stands accused. The proposal to harness the influence of the Boodu Gang as leverage against the rising judicial star seems a desperate gambit, yet Mi-yeon hesitantly agrees, her true intentions masked by a recorded account of their illicit agreement.
At the hospital, Cheong-gang's refusal to identify his loved ones' remains casts a veil of confusion over the investigation. Back at home, Sang-hyuk's confrontation with Gang-heon ends in a brutal beating, Gang-heon's terse warning echoing: stay out of Sang-hyeon's case and flee to America. Meanwhile, Lee Sang-taek's world shatters as he witnesses the news of the devastating fire on television.
Pan-ho's tranquility is shattered by ominous texts from an anonymous source, each message a jarring reminder of his darkest secret. His futile attempts to reach the sender are met with a dead end, the number a mere phantom. Parallel to this, Ho-young's intimate conversation with Kim Eun hints at a hidden bond, their plans for a rendezvous shrouded in mystery.
In the shadows of a dimly lit alley, a figure clad in a gleaming jacket conducts a clandestine drug deal, only to be confronted by Sang-hyuk, who exchanges a bag of cash for unknown purposes. The stage is set for a web of deceit, revenge, and unforeseen alliances to unravel, each thread pulling the players deeper into a maelstrom of their own making.
Gang-heon and his secretary engage in a tense discussion, unraveling the mystery of Sang-taek's innocence, hinging on the revelation from the emergency call—the perpetrator's asthmatic wheeze. The secretary's keen ear picks up on a subtle detail within the recording: the wail of a flat tire alarm, sparking a new lead. They embark on a hunt, eventually landing at the right auto repair shop, where CCTV footage captures Pan-ho entering, his face shrouded by a cap, adding another layer of intrigue.
Cheong-geong, meanwhile, reaches out to the Boodu Gang, securing a lifeline to Sang-taek through a phone call. The young boy's voice seethes with vengeful intent, while Sang-taek, on the other end, remains calm and cunning, wielding the threat of exposing Mi-yeon to Gang-heon as his ace in the hole. Jo Bin, the drug dealer, lurks in the shadows, swiftly alerting Sang-hyuk of Sang-taek's impending meeting with Mi-yeon, and plotting their own sinister scheme.
Pan-ho's nights are plagued by restlessness, only to be disrupted by an unwelcome visitor in the morning—Sang-taek himself. The demand is stark: pay the "price of his crime" into Sang-taek's account, a bargain that could either buy him freedom in Cambodia or lead him straight to Gang-heon's door.
Detective Jang Chae-rim delves deeper into the arson investigation, uncovering a meticulously planned explosion. The trail leads to Jo Eun-hye's car, whose husband, Song Pan-ho, becomes a prime suspect. Chae-rim confronts Gang-heon, summoning him for questioning while harboring concerns for Cheong-gang's safety amidst the Boodu Gang's protection.
As Gang-heon's net tightens around Pan-ho, the auto repair shop's recognition of his face provides a crucial breakthrough. Sang-taek pockets the ransom, only to find himself at a pier, where Mi-yeon's summons holds a deadly trap. She alerts Yi-hwan of Sang-taek's arrival, unaware of the impending bloodshed.
Eun finds solace at Sang-hyeon's grave, where she crosses paths with Ho-young, while Gang-heon and his secretary uncover yet another clue—Pan-ho's acquisition of a headlight from the warehouse.
Cheong-gang's fate hangs in the balance as he's escorted to the pier by the Boodu Gang. Sang-taek's arrival is marred by the realization that his escape is a mirage. In a desperate act, he hands Cheong-gang a bag of money, urging him to flee as chaos erupts. But Sang-hyuk's timely intervention with a gun silences all resistance, painting the pier in a macabre shade of red.
Back at his abode, Pan-ho's phone rings incessantly from an unknown number, his heart racing with each unanswered call. A text message chills his spine: "I know who killed Gang-heon's son." The caller's voice, when finally answered, holds a chilling secret—a witness to the fateful car on the day of the accident, leaving Pan-ho reeling as the third episode of 'Your Honor' draws to a cliffhanger.
