Norman Dela Cruz, who dreams to become a lawyer, encounters the powerful judge Benito Balmores, who is the stepbrother of his mother, Tacing. Benito claims the land where Tacing's market stands. As they fight against Benito, death looms over them.
Brando, Benito's right-hand man, ensures that Benito won't be implicated in the death of the mother and son. Little do they know, Norman survives miraculously and is determined to seek revenge and bring justice for his mother's death.
Norman, with the help of Obet, attacks Benito in one of their secluded schedules at the free port site. As Norman tries to escape, he accidentally kidnaps Mercy, Benito's only child.
Norman holds Mercy hostage, but unexpected feelings arise between the two as they get to know each other more. Meanwhile, Benito is determined to bring his daughter home.
In a bid for Norman's safety, he and Mercy agree to temporarily part ways, planning to reunite later to escape. However, Norman gets caught and imprisoned. As their meet-up time approaches, will they still be able to see each other?
Norman and Mercy are drifting apart completely as they are imprisoned in their respective situations. But Norman is doing everything he can to set himself free with the help of a new friend in jail.
When Abra attends the special event, he encounters once again the people from his past who have wronged him gravely. Can he manage to contain his long-held anger?
A heist attempt alarmed Benito and his men, setting off an investigation to catch the thief. Benito discovers that the culprit may be working inside his law firm.
Rudy's fate led Abra and his team to regroup and reconsider a new plan to take down Benito. Meanwhile, Benito starts to plan his next move against those who opposed him.
Evidence of Rodante's crimes resurface and was exposed to the world, creating confusion and bitterness despite Mercy and Abra's victory against the Governor. Rodante makes a desperate attempt to get rid of Benito Balmores.
Opportunity strikes for Mercy after her father left her to manage the law firm for a day. Abra starts to investigate a new person of interest that may possibly be Strawberry's identity.
While Mercy continues to hide her new condition to her family, she contacts a private investigator to find an answer to her long-time question. Jane meets a familiar face in the most unlikely place.
Despite his worries whether Mercy will snitch on Abra's identity to her father, Abra continues to stick close to Mercy and Benito. Miguel notices Abra and Mercy's unusual closeness which triggers his resentment and jealousy.
After opening up to each other, Abra and Mercy continue their search for the informant's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Miguel's jealousy is eating him up from the inside.
After repairing his relationship with his daughter, Mercy, Benito hosts the anniversary celebration for his Free Port. Meanwhile, Miguel and his family fight for their lives.
An assassin has left Benito in a critical condition, leaving Mercy worried about her father's fate. Abra rushed to Mercy's side after failing to capture the assassin.