The episode opens with Ayush boldly confessing his love for Shalu, but the moment takes a sharp turn when Karishma enters and slaps him. Neelam is taken aback and questions Karishma’s actions. Karishma retorts that Ayush is trying to bring Shalu into their home and life. Just then, Malishka interjects, claiming that Ayush’s feelings for Shalu are fabricated by Lakshmi, who is manipulating him for her own gain.
Ayush fiercely defends his feelings, asserting that he has genuinely loved Shalu all along and is not someone who can be controlled like a machine. Malishka continues to insist that Lakshmi is behind Ayush’s sentiments. Frustrated, Neelam sides with Malishka, telling Ayush to stop and accusing Lakshmi of using Shalu as a pawn.
Lakshmi walks in just as Neelam makes her accusations, prompting Karishma to criticize her. Neelam confronts Lakshmi directly, stating that she knew she was selfish but never expected her to stoop so low. Karishma and Neelam unite against Lakshmi, who tries to defend herself. However, Ayush interrupts, stating his decision to marry Shalu and asserting that it is non-negotiable. This shocks Karishma, who demands that he leave the house.
Harleen, witnessing the chaos, pleads with them to stop arguing and not to tear the family apart, while Karishma tells Lakshmi to stay away from Harleen, labeling her a jinx. Meanwhile, Shalu awakens from a distressing dream and confides in Rano about her concerns regarding Lakshmi. Feeling a sense of obligation, she resolves to visit Lakshmi and leaves.
The following day, Malishka meets with Kiran and inquires about a fortune teller who can work some form of magic. Curious, Kiran asks her motives, and Malishka explains that Rishi is determined to bring Lakshmi back into his life despite her impending motherhood. Kiran advises Malishka to abandon silly notions and focus instead on eliminating both Lakshmi and Shalu, whom she now perceives as threats. Kiran promises to provide Malishka with a plan.
Later, Shalu arrives at the Oberoi mansion, where she encounters Ayush. Their exchange feels strangely familiar to her, causing her to experience déjà vu. Unsettled, she chooses not to respond and instead seeks out Lakshmi.
Malishka continues to downplay Shalu’s importance to Kiran, insisting that she is not a real threat before leaving the scene.
In another part of the mansion, Rishi instructs a servant to leave the room while he prepares to head to the office, indicating that cleaning can wait. As he does so, Shalu approaches him, recalling that she has to return the money that Anushka took from Rishi’s safe.
Bringing the money, Shalu explains its origins and informs Rishi that she retrieved it from Neel. Grateful, Rishi inquires about a password for the safe, but Shalu declines, reasoning that if she suggested one, he would know it. Acknowledging her logic, he agrees to think of one himself.
Rishi contemplates a suitable password and asks Shalu to turn around as he places money and files into the safe. In a slip, he inadvertently includes Lakshmi’s reports in the safe. Shalu considers asking Rishi about the contents of the reports, but upon seeing Lakshmi at the window, she decides against questioning him.
The episode concludes with mounting tension and unresolved feelings swirling around Shalu, Lakshmi, and the intertwined relationships in the Oberoi household.