Hans insists on delaying Cherie's promotion to full-time until she completes her current project, despite Cherie's frustration. Later, Cherie discovers someone has altered her important proposal without her consent, causing her to be accused of negligence and attempts to manipulate her boss. Director Drew harshly confronts her, refusing to listen to her defense and orders her to pack and leave immediately. Cherie's plea to fix the proposal on the spot is rejected, leaving her future at the company uncertain as she faces sudden expulsion under false accusations.