Esme, newly working under Mr. Howard, faces immediate hostility from coworkers who gossip about her low background and doubt her abilities. At the same time, her manager orders her to endure harsh treatment from David Perry, a difficult star assigned to her project. When David insults her work on an advertisement and complains about coffee, Esme struggles to keep her composure. Despite the pressure and attempts to trap her into failure, Esme remains determined. The episode ends with David dismissing a supervisor and challenging Esme’s limits, leaving her future at the company uncertain.