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?