Fish-out-of-water attorneys Amara and Titus Hughes adjust to new personal and professional challenges following their move to Atlanta, namely the ruthless Stephanie Carlisle Lancaster.
Amara puts Stephanie on notice. Atlanta's First Lady learns a shocking secret from a rival's past. Bella makes a bold play to get what she wants, and Rondell meets an intriguing ally in her fight to save her restaurant.
Stephanie makes an accusation and vows to get revenge; Bella navigates Rod and Evan; Amara forms an unlikely partnership that compels Titus to make questionable moves; Senior suffers a health setback; Carly takes a leap of faith with Lori.
The Barnes have a big surprise for the Carlisles, forcing Stephanie and Evan to fight fire with fire; Amara receives backlash at work for her prior indiscretions.
Stephanie plays the ultimate trump card with Amara; Bella takes another chance on love only to wake up to a nightmare; Rondell and Evan are blindsided.
Stephanie closes in on Evan, Hunter, and Titus; Evan and Rondell are greeted with an unsavory blast from their past; Evan and Bella endure the worst nightmare of their lives.
Amara sets a trap; Stephanie reveals a painful secret; Hunter teeters on the brink of disaster; Cousin Darcia dispenses life-changing news; Perla feels the heat.
Rondell and Evan join forces to save Thelma's Place; an unlikely suspect comes forth as Senior's killer; Amara is taken off guard; Stephen and Hunter release their fury; Perla gets revenge.