The episode opens with Neil rummaging through a colorful assortment of candies when he unexpectedly discovers a glimmering ruby nestled inside one of them. Intrigued by his find, he examines it closely, admiring its deep red hue. Just then, Savi arrives on the scene, her expression shifting from curiosity to accusation as she points a finger at Neil.
“You’re a thief!” she exclaims, her voice sharp with indignation. “You stole that ruby from my husband’s car!”
Taken aback, Neil raises an eyebrow and asks her if she had known about the rubies being in her husband’s possession beforehand. Savi’s demeanor softens slightly, but her determination remains. “Hand over the rubies to me!” she demands, her urgency palpable.
Neil, trying to clarify the situation, explains that he only found one ruby in her husband’s car and another in Teju’s bag. He then adds a sarcastic remark, suggesting that Savi’s eagerness for the rubies might stem from a desire to wear them herself, which causes her to bristle with annoyance.
Savi, however, quickly shifts the focus back to her pressing concern. She explains that her husband, Rajat, is deeply in debt and that she desperately needs the rubies to repay his loans. The weight of her words hangs heavy in the air as she begins to search frantically through the remaining candies, hoping to find more rubies.
Neil, watching her with a mix of skepticism and concern, informs her that the real rubies can only be found in candies marked with a star. Savi’s eyes light up with hope, and she continues her search, soon discovering more rubies among the candies. As she reaches for them, Neil instinctively stops her, leading to a brief scuffle between them. In the chaos, one ruby slips from their grasp and falls to the ground, shattering into pieces.
Both Neil and Savi stare at the broken shards in disbelief, realizing simultaneously that the rubies are fake. Savi’s expression shifts from determination to worry as she suddenly feels dizzy. Neil instinctively catches her before she can fall, and after a moment of stillness, Savi regains her composure.
Concerned for her well-being, Neil suggests that they investigate the connection between Rajat, Teju, and the rubies together. However, Savi, still reeling from the events, firmly refuses his offer of assistance and leaves abruptly. Neil watches her go, puzzled by her rejection of his help, especially since it’s clear she’s in over her head.
Once home, Savi is greeted by the security guard, who hands her an envelope that has just arrived. Her heart races as she opens it, finding Ridhi’s bracelet inside along with a chilling note written in what appears to be blood. The note demands that Savi bring a necklace in exchange for Ridhi’s safe return. Alarmed, Savi’s mind races, but she quickly reassures herself when she smells the note and realizes the blood is fake.
Meanwhile, Ridhi is seen in a dimly lit room, pleading with a menacing goon to release her and return her bracelet. The goon, clearly enjoying her distress, tells her to keep quiet and mocks her pleas, further heightening the tension.
Later that night, Bhagyasree notices Savi returning home late and immediately questions her about her whereabouts. Savi, quick on her feet, concocts an excuse about being caught up with errands. However, she then pivots the conversation, asking Bhagyasree if Rajat has ever given her any jewelry or precious stones. Bhagyasree shakes her head, dismissing the question with a wave of her hand as she walks away, leaving Savi feeling even more anxious.
After putting Kian to bed, Savi sits on the edge of his bed, her mind racing with thoughts of how to rescue Ridhi. Meanwhile, Neil reflects on Savi’s behavior and becomes increasingly convinced that she is hiding something significant from him, deepening his concern for her.
The following morning, Bhagyasree grows more worried when she realizes Ridhi hasn’t answered her calls. She approaches Savi again, asking if she has heard from Ridhi. Savi, feeling the pressure, lies and claims that Ridhi called her but was unable to answer due to being busy. Just then, Savi’s phone rings, and she sees it’s the main goon calling. She steps away to take the call, her heart pounding.
The goon’s voice is threatening as he demands to know why she hasn’t been answering his calls. Savi tries to explain that she was surrounded by people, but the goon simply mocks her, reminding her that time is running out to save Ridhi. He reiterates his demand for the necklace, making it clear that her compliance is the only way to ensure Ridhi’s safety. Feeling trapped, Savi reluctantly agrees, her mind racing with thoughts of how to acquire the necklace.
As she finishes the call, she turns around and is startled to find Avinash standing behind her, a concerned look on his face. Savi’s heart sinks as she fears he may have overheard her conversation, leaving her feeling vulnerable and exposed.
**Precap:** The scene shifts to Savi’s family, who are struggling with financial troubles. Faced with mounting pressure to provide for her loved ones, Savi makes a difficult decision to set aside her ideals and agrees to take on a mysterious job, setting the stage for a tense and uncertain future.