With Damtoft ruled out, Nora finds herself back at square one in the case. However, with the help of her former researcher, she uncovers an overlooked clue in one of the photos of Lisbeth and Lulu, leading them to a significant discovery.

In a dramatic showdown, Nora comes face-to-face with her kidnapper. At last, the gruesome truth about Lisbeth and Lulu's fate is revealed. But will Nora's quest for answers cost her her life?