As the manager announces the imminent arrival of the police, Lakshmi pulls Rishi aside, demanding to know why he confessed to planting the ring in Shalu’s bag. Rishi explains that he was protecting Shalu and pleads for Lakshmi’s trust. Lakshmi is visibly emotional at his explanation.
Meanwhile, Anushka calls Shalu, gloating about her impending arrest and revealing that she was the one who framed her.
Anushka then calls Malishka to share the “good news” of Shalu’s framing and imminent arrest. Malishka is annoyed, reminding Anushka that she was supposed to frame Lakshmi, not Shalu. Anushka brushes off Malishka’s concerns.
The police arrive at the jewelry store, and the manager informs them that Shalu stole the ring, adding that Rishi admitted to placing it in her bag but hasn’t paid for it. The police decide to take Shalu for questioning, and a frightened Shalu begs Lakshmi for help. Lakshmi intervenes, requesting that the police review the CCTV footage to reveal the truth. The police agree and begin reviewing the footage.
Anushka calls Malishka again, this time gleefully announcing Shalu’s arrest. Malishka shares the news with Kiran, confident that “half the problem is solved” and Lakshmi won’t interfere with her plans. She also believes that Shalu’s removal ensures she won’t become a daughter-in-law in their house. Kiran, however, warns Malishka that Shalu could still marry into the family after her release. Malishka dismisses Kiran’s worries, asserting that she’ll secure her position as the true daughter-in-law by then and excitedly starts making preparations, while Kiran remains uneasy with a sense of foreboding.
Back at the jewelry store, just as the police are about to take Shalu away, Rishi stops them. He reveals that he has a gift card that allows him to purchase anything from the showroom. The manager is skeptical and questions who gave him the card. At that moment, the jewelry store owner arrives and confirms that he gave Rishi the card, offering a made-up explanation. He apologizes to the police for the misunderstanding, and they leave.
Rishi thanks the jewelry store owner, who downplays the situation. After the owner departs, Shalu expresses her gratitude to Rishi, who responds playfully.
Meanwhile, Anushka is furious that her plan to have Shalu arrested failed. Neel arrives and mocks her, further infuriating her. In a fit of anger, Anushka throws him out of the house, forbidding him from returning.
At the Oberoi house, Malishka approaches Neelam and Karishma, expressing her desire to take charge of Ayush’s wedding arrangements as the future daughter-in-law of the house. She seeks their support, and they agree.
The episode concludes.