Vershinin is looking for Yakovlev, on whose orders his daughter was abducted. Anna manages to find out the address where the girl is supposedly being held. However, the kidnappers manage to warn, and they hide the hostage. Vershinin has no choice but to ask Yura to withdraw the application for Artyom Yakovlev.

Knyazev suggests that Anna meet for a candid interview, in which he promises to tell the journalist about the crimes in the city. Medushevsky realizes that now there are only two strong players left, and tries to negotiate with Borov, but is refused. Then the lawyer develops a cunning plan to get rid of both Borovoy's competitor and Vershinin at once. Anna goes to a meeting with Knyazev and disappears…