The episode begins with Rishi reassuring Lakshmi that he will never do anything wrong as long as their relationship is respected. He promises her this with heartfelt sincerity before taking his leave, leaving Lakshmi with a mix of emotions.
Neelam, meanwhile, reflects on Rishi’s earlier words, where he expressed his inability to choose between her and Lakshmi, stating that both women hold equal importance in his life. This internal conflict weighs heavily on her mind.
Karishma approaches Neelam, noticing her stressed demeanor. Concerned, she asks why Neelam looks so troubled. Neelam confides in Karishma about her frustration with Rishi’s behavior towards Malishka, especially when Malishka threatened to leave. She admits to having scolded Rishi harshly and even pressed him to choose between Lakshmi and herself. However, she reveals that Rishi later came to her room, apologized for his actions, and reaffirmed that both Lakshmi and Neelam are equally significant to him. Neelam then makes a comment about Lakshmi, hinting at her growing resentment.
Just then, Malishka enters the scene with a smirk, declaring to Neelam that once Lakshmi leaves, Rishi will realize he doesn’t love her as much as he thinks. Neelam nods in agreement with Malishka’s assertion and suggests they call Kiran to discuss Rishi and Malishka’s future. Malishka readily agrees and departs to make the call.
Meanwhile, Shalu arrives at the Oberoi mansion, catching Malishka’s attention. Malishka questions her presence at such a late hour, to which Shalu replies that she came to meet Lakshmi. Malishka presses her, asking why she would come in the middle of the night, but Shalu retorts, questioning Malishka’s authority to interrogate her. Despite Malishka’s persistent inquiries, Shalu remains tight-lipped. Just then, Ayush arrives and also asks Shalu why she is there. She repeats her intention to meet Lakshmi, and Ayush, trusting her, takes her inside. However, Malishka’s suspicion grows, and she thinks Shalu might be plotting something. She tries calling Kiran for assistance, but Kiran does not answer.
Karishma, still in conversation with Neelam, inquires about her desire to meet Kiran. Neelam explains that she wants to discuss the engagement between Rishi and Malishka and what steps need to be taken after Lakshmi’s departure. The tension in the room is palpable as they plot their next moves.
Meanwhile, Lakshmi sits alone, contemplating her situation. She reflects that she shouldn’t be a source of conflict between Rishi and Neelam and worries about the heartbreak Rishi will experience once she leaves.
Karishma expresses her concerns about Shalu to Neelam, suggesting that Shalu might cause trouble. Neelam reassures her friend that she will handle the situation if necessary.
Ayush, curious about Shalu’s late-night visit, questions her about her intentions. Shalu insists that she needs to speak to Lakshmi privately, emphasizing the urgency of her visit.
When Shalu finally sees Rishi, she inquires about Lakshmi’s whereabouts. Rishi informs her that Lakshmi is in his room. As Lakshmi emerges, she asks Shalu why she has come. Shalu explains that she needs to talk to her. Rishi and Ayush attempt to intervene, questioning Shalu’s motives, but she remains evasive and pulls Lakshmi aside for a more private conversation. Intrigued, Rishi and Ayush decide to eavesdrop on their discussion.
In a hushed tone, Shalu asks Lakshmi if she was aware that the cold storage room was welded shut from the outside while she was trapped inside. Lakshmi, taken aback, responds that she had no idea. Shalu expresses her suspicions, revealing that she saw Malishka and Balwinder together at the hospital, suggesting a deeper connection between them. Lakshmi, recalling her own unsettling experiences at the hospital, starts to piece together the troubling puzzle.
Meanwhile, Balwinder, disguised in a saree, sneaks around the mansion, searching for Lakshmi, his intentions unclear.
Malishka, feeling the pressure, goes to Kiran’s room and finds her unconscious inside a cupboard. She quickly revives Kiran, who informs her in a panic that Balwinder has escaped. Malishka’s anxiety escalates as she realizes the potential consequences of his freedom.
Back in their conversation, Shalu presses Lakshmi about why she came at this hour. Shalu reiterates her suspicion that Malishka and Balwinder were involved in the cold storage incident, given that she saw them together at the hospital. Lakshmi, concerned, leads Shalu to a more secluded room and reveals a shocking piece of information: Malishka went to the hospital with her baby’s father, and it’s not Rishi. This revelation leaves Shalu stunned as she questions whether Malishka is carrying Balwinder’s child.
Elsewhere, Anushka arrives at Neel’s house, informing him that Balwinder saw her face during a recent encounter. Neel, frustrated, scolds her for her carelessness.
Back at the Oberoi mansion, Rishi and Ayush continue to eavesdrop on Lakshmi and Shalu’s conversation, growing increasingly concerned about their discussion regarding Balwinder.
A worker at the mansion notices Balwinder in disguise and begins to follow him, sensing something amiss. Meanwhile, Anushka urges Neel that they need to stop Balwinder before he can cause any further trouble, especially if they want Malishka’s help. She then leaves, urgency in her voice.
Shalu, still probing for answers, asks Lakshmi if she knows who locked her in the cold storage. Lakshmi’s mind races, and she instinctively thinks of Malishka. Just then, Manish spots a figure in women’s clothing and shouts, alerting everyone to the presence of an intruder.
In a swift turn of events, Malishka’s associate knocks Balwinder unconscious and, with Malishka’s assistance, drags him to Neelam’s room. However, they hide when they realize it’s Neelam’s room, uncertainty flooding their actions.
Rishi, Ayush, Shalu, and Lakshmi gather downstairs, where they learn from Mukesh about the commotion. Lakshmi’s suspicions turn towards Anushka, believing she might be behind the recent chaos.
Meanwhile, Neelam steps out of the washroom, sensing an unusual presence in her vicinity, and calls out, “Who’s there?”
The episode ends on this suspenseful note, leaving viewers anxious about the unfolding drama and the impending confrontation.