Ha-jin warns Soo-jung about the presence of the notorious Black Dragon at her restaurant. Defying caution, Soo-jung seizes Joo-yeon and escapes, leading Ha-jin to realize that Joo-yeon is both Soo-jung's director and the infamous Black Dragon. Soo-jung's perception of Joo-yeon shifts as she acknowledges his evolving character, yet she remains steadfast in her distrust, asserting, "Even if he won the Nobel Prize, he's still a scammer to me."