The episode opens with Sachin, visibly troubled and consumed by a sense of urgency, as he grapples with the unsettling reality of a batch of counterfeit jewelry that has surfaced. His mind races with questions, and he feels an overwhelming need to uncover the truth. Driven by desperation, he confronts his mother, Renuka, hoping she will provide clarity on the matter. However, Renuka, with her characteristic cunning, skillfully dodges his inquiries. She feigns innocence and deflects blame onto others, manipulating the situation to protect herself. Her ability to maintain an air of innocence temporarily conceals the truth, leaving Sachin frustrated and confused.
Shortly after their conversation, Renuka storms into Tejas’s room, her emotions boiling over. She unleashes her fury upon him, accusing him of neglecting her and burdening her with stress and emotional pain. Her accusations are laced with bitterness as she expresses her feelings of being abandoned during difficult times. She confronts Tejas, demanding that he take responsibility for the mess they find themselves in, insisting that he must recover the counterfeit jewelry by any means necessary—“by hook or by crook.” Tejas, taken aback by her outburst, struggles to respond, caught between his own guilt and her relentless accusations.
Meanwhile, Sayali is seething with anger. She cannot tolerate the unjust accusations Renuka has hurled at her family, especially when they are innocent victims in this tangled web of deceit. Hurt by the disrespect shown to her and her loved ones, Sayali resolves to dig deeper into the situation. Alongside her husband, she devises a plan to uncover the truth behind the jewelry scandal, determined to clear her family’s name.
With a sense of purpose, Sayali and her husband visit Riya and Akash at their studio, seeking their assistance in the investigation. They gather around a table, discussing the matter at length. Sachin, feeling the weight of his suspicions, opens up to Riya and Akash about his growing concerns regarding his mother’s potential involvement in the counterfeit jewelry scheme. The atmosphere is tense as the group brainstorms strategies to expose the truth. Riya proposes a daring plan: she will call Tejas, using a disguised voice to impersonate a receptionist from the jewelry store. The objective is to elicit a reaction from Tejas and gauge his response under pressure.
When Riya makes the call, pretending to be a store employee asking for a customer review, Tejas is caught off guard. His demeanor shifts as he realizes he’s being questioned about the jewelry. He avoids giving specific answers, denying any purchase from the shop. Sayali and Akash exchange worried glances, left feeling more confused by Tejas’s evasive responses. His denial raises even more questions, deepening their suspicions about the true nature of the situation.
Later, when Tejas returns home, he informs Renuka about the strange feedback call he received from the jewelry store. Renuka’s initial puzzlement quickly morphs into anxiety as she contemplates the implications of the phone call. She suspects that Sachin may be behind the scheme, potentially hiring someone to investigate them. Despite Tejas’s insistence that he didn’t reveal anything during the call, Renuka’s panic escalates. She urges him to remain silent and warns him that if he slips up, Sachin could expose their secret. Her desperation is palpable as she pleads with Tejas to act swiftly before their deceit is uncovered.
On the other hand, Sayali is resolute in her determination to not let the matter slide. Her family has been disrespected, and she feels a personal connection to the jewelry in question, as it was a precious wedding gift from Savitri Devi. The thought of losing it weighs heavily on her heart, making the situation all the more urgent. Sayali resolves to seek help from Shakuntala, who may have insights into Renuka’s dealings, as Renuka had once confided in her about various matters.
As tensions continue to brew and the truth hangs by a thread, Sachin decides to confront Shakuntala. He enters her house with a mix of determination and desperation, hoping to glean information about the counterfeit jewelry. However, his attempts to extract clear answers are met with ambiguity. Frustrated, he resorts to emotional blackmail, trying to manipulate Shakuntala into revealing what she knows. The atmosphere thickens with tension, as the stakes rise and the potential for confrontation looms.
The episode concludes with a sense of impending conflict, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the tangled web of lies will unravel in the episodes to come.