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Three ways is kinda tricky. We can definitely play our hand like it has SDV against one opponent and take a x/c line. Against more you're definitely check folding. Sandwiched between two opponents, you aren't definitely against an ace but at the same time you don't want to let two guys take a draw with what could be a combined 12 outs against you for free. Knowing nothing about their flatting ranges, I think this is a very good spot to make like a 1/2 pot or less c-bet. I don't think anyone is going to get too fancy on you unless you have some history and all you're trying to do is get them to fold like QJ and take it down. You get called, you shut down.

too much results-oriented thinking in this thread.

this is called a cooler. you played it fine.

if you cbet here you are bluffing against most players. the only point would be to bluff someone off 99-JJ (which isn't likely for one bet), and to pick up dead money (which is usually not a good argument for betting in and of itself).

checking is standard against straightforward and overly bluffy players. you also give yourself a chance to realize the little equity you have when behind, which could lead you to stacking a guy who slowplays A2 or improves with 33.

OTR you beat all boats that he normally plays this way. (you must heavily discount AA). you lose to one combination of hands, and you beat 4. call and shrug

You are turning your 88 into a bluff by cbetting the flop. I would probably cbet IP, but OOP I'm just not a fan.

Why do you think you have showdown value here?