Chaos as rumors of a company acquisition and a compliance audit spread around the office, while Piyush seeks guidance from Vikram. Despite his attempts to reassure his team, they grow anxious about the situation, especially with the looming employee assessment test. As the team's trust in Piyush wavers, Angad steps in to help Sunaina and others, earning their gratitude. Can Piyush win back his team's trust?

From the tensions caused by the employee handbook to concerns about acquisitions and departures of employees, it's a challenging time for Piyush and his team. As Piyush takes proactive steps to address the issues and prioritize his team's needs, the revised handbook and new opportunities on the horizon provide hope for a positive turnaround.

Piyush brings a moment of calm with donuts, but tension rises when Vikram reveals a critical issue with Jefferson’s application, leading to a severe data breach implicating Sunaina. Despite Piyush's defense, Vikram insists on escalating the issue. Meanwhile, Piyush seeks help from Dhwani and Shaurya to counter the breach and protect Sunaina, but Vikram learns of his actions, leading to a tense confrontation and uncertainty about the future.

Piyush feels nostalgic about Synnotech in the office until Vikram surprises him with an onshore opportunity in San Francisco, lifting his spirits. With Dhwani's encouragement, Piyush shares the news with his team during Gautam's visit, bringing relief amid tension about the acquisition.