Xavier faces pressure to drop his appeal after Lydia is found stabbed 19 times, challenging his claim it was an accident. He and Sarah struggle after a mudslide traps them with injured Zoey, forcing Xavier to seek help from a stranger who demands a valuable jade pendant in return. Despite feeling betrayed when learning Jason, the man who saved them, is linked to the violence, Xavier is urged by Sarah to repay Jason’s sacrifice for their safety. Meanwhile, Jason’s brother pleads to take responsibility for Lydia’s death, but Xavier’s legal options vanish as no lawyer dares to defend him. The episode ends with Xavier determined to fight for justice despite being isolated.