The episode begins with Anushka observing Shalu conversing with Ayush, feeling that her previously peaceful life has been disrupted by Shalu’s presence.
Ayush tells Shalu that he senses there’s something on her mind but she seems hesitant to share. Shalu brushes it off, insisting she has nothing to say.
Meanwhile, Rishi watches the interaction between Ayush and Shalu and resolves to help them get together, given Ayush’s past support for him. He seeks out Lakshmi, hoping she can assist in uniting the two.
Kiran questions Malishka about her recent behavior. Malishka admits she’s been trying to avoid everyone because she fears that Garimacharya might uncover her secrets and reveal her pregnancy to the Oberoi family. Kiran advises her to stay composed, warning that panic could lead to exposure. She suggests they focus their efforts on eliminating Lakshmi and Shalu, mentioning she has a plan that requires cooperation from Malishka and Varsha. Then, she brings up needing to contact a jeweler.
Rishi approaches Lakshmi with the idea of helping Ayush and Shalu express their feelings for each other. He asks her to assist him in this endeavor.
Kiran and Malishka meet Varsha, instructing her to bring in a jeweler who has a necklace valued at ₹9 lakhs. Kiran proposes that they frame Lakshmi for stealing the necklace, claiming she saw Lakshmi rummaging through Rishi’s locker. Malishka, curious, decides to investigate what Lakshmi was looking for.
Lakshmi inquires about what Rishi wants her to do. He suggests she facilitate a conversation between Ayush and Shalu, confident that they would listen to her. Lakshmi agrees to take on the responsibility and heads off.
Karishma invites Ayush to dance with everyone, and Harleen encourages Shalu to join in. Eventually, Shalu also persuades Lakshmi to join the dance, while Ayush brings Rishi to dance with Lakshmi. Malishka, feeling jealousy at the sight of Rishi dancing with Lakshmi, tries to cut in, but Shalu intervenes, reminding her of her pregnancy and past injury. Neelam questions Shalu about her interference, and Shalu explains her reasoning before walking away.
Noticing that Malishka appears troubled, Neelam asks her what’s wrong. Kiran steps in, saying that Malishka is upset because she hasn’t participated in a ritual. Kiran explains that this ritual involves Neelam gifting Malishka an ancestral piece of jewelry that has been passed down through generations, which Neelam’s mother had given her during her pregnancy. Neelam agrees to this gesture.
Meanwhile, Garimacharya tells Jaya that she senses an inauspicious event approaching and decides to inform the Oberoi family about Lakshmi’s pregnancy, assuming they are unaware.
As Lakshmi tries to figure out how to retrieve her reports from the locker, Ayush confronts Shalu, urging her to open up instead of keeping her feelings to herself. Shalu agrees but expresses her confusion over Ayush’s mixed signals—making her feel special while preparing to marry Anushka. Unsure of how to approach him, she walks away, grappling with her emotions.
Lakshmi intervenes and prevents Ayush from following Shalu, leaving the episode on a tense note.
**Episode ends.**