Determined to start the new phase of his professional journey with a bang after being promoted, Piyush realizes that, although excited for the change, he may not be prepared for the challenges his new role brings.

Piyush makes a bold decision to hire a new resource in his team but suffers a frustrating ordeal while interviewing potential candidates. However, when he faces pushback from his team for hiring who he thinks is the right fit, Piyush wonders if he made the right call.

Upon learning what his team thinks of his leadership skills, Piyush gets a reality check and decides to adopt a more aggressive and manipulative leadership style. However, even after getting the desired outcome, he ends up sabotaging his relationship with his team.

Piyush strongly feels the need for a course correction to mend his relationship with the team, but the pressure of upcoming deliverables further complicates the situation. After a shocking revelation and failure to meet the deadlines, Piyush rises to the occasion and takes one for the team.

Just when Piyush has been able to win back the confidence of his team, he faces the hardest challenge as a team lead - he has to fire one of his teammates. To make matters worse, he must come to a decision during an outing with the team.

Riding on their current success, Piyush and his team are stirred by the news of a possible acquisition by PIC as they are laser-focussed on securing a new client. While bogged down by a nagging doubt, Piyush finds inspiration from his colleague's suggestion of opting for a bold approach. Can Piyush crack the deal?

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.