After François' set-up, Évelyne feels betrayed and retreats to gain perspective. François, eager to perform, does everything he can to take care of his son and Pierre Roy's demands. His business relationship with him turns out to be a double-edged sword. The power dynamic between Dominique and Marc-André takes a romantic turn. Vincent worries about his father, Luc, who is trying as best he can to hide his illness.

While François and Marc-André form a team again, Patrick changes departments, and Evelyne can only count on herself. After their separation, Vincent's absence is difficult for Stéphanie and Florence. An unexpected dynamic is established between Marie-Michèle, Victoria... and Patrick? Luc is getting a taste for life again.

To settle his debts and those of his mother, Marc-André brings out the worst in himself. Évelyne prepares a big project without involving François. Bernard Dupont torments his staff with his toxic behavior. To save Marc-André from bankruptcy, Vincent must keep his job at Revenu Québec, while his workload as an entrepreneur piles up. Patrick is at the end of his rope.