The episode opens with a tense scene featuring Maruti, the main antagonist, as he taunts Savi over the phone. He ominously reminds her that time is running out for her to save Ridhi, intensifying the pressure on Savi. Desperate to protect her friend, Savi pleads with Maruti, promising to comply with his demands if he spares Ridhi any harm. The call abruptly ends, leaving Savi anxious and determined to find a solution.
Shortly after the call, Aniket enters the scene, noticing Savi’s distress. He inquires about her conversation, specifically asking who she was talking to regarding Ridhi. Savi, feeling the weight of the situation, quickly fabricates a story, claiming she was speaking to college staff to ensure that Ridhi wouldn’t encounter any problems. Aniket, satisfied with her explanation, praises her for being proactive and then leaves, unaware of the true nature of Savi’s predicament.
Meanwhile, Maruti is driving a car with Srichand, who sits beside him, as they make their way to the airport to pick up Chirag, Srichand’s son. During the drive, another vehicle brushes against Srichand’s car, causing him to erupt in anger. He scolds Maruti for his reckless driving, emphasizing that he had intended to present this car as a gift to Chirag. Maruti, attempting to downplay the incident, suggests that Chirag wouldn’t mind the scratch. However, Srichand reacts violently, slapping Maruti and sternly reminding him that Chirag is his boss, just as Srichand is.
As they continue their journey, Maruti is transported back to a painful childhood memory. He recalls a moment when his mother, desperate and pleading, asked Srichand for permission to reveal that Maruti is his son. Srichand, filled with anger, slapped her and sternly warned her never to disclose the truth, expressing his indifference towards both her and Maruti. His mother, fearing the stigma that would come from keeping Maruti’s parentage a secret, begged Srichand to reconsider, but her pleas fell on deaf ears.
In another part of town, Neil arrives at the police station, eager to provide Nitin with information regarding the rubies that are central to the case. As he is about to deliver his findings, Savi is on a separate call with Vakti, requesting all available information about Rajat’s case. Neil overhears Vakti’s voice and inquires if she is speaking to Savi. Startled, Vakti drops her phone, and Neil quickly picks it up. He praises Savi for her ability to recognize his voice, which leads to a brief exchange where he invites her to collaborate with him on the investigation. Savi, however, is resolute in her independence and declines his offer, insisting that she does not require his assistance. With that, Nitin exits the scene, leaving Neil to ponder his next move.
Neil then learns from Keshav that Nitin is not in his office, prompting him to leave in search of Nitin elsewhere. Meanwhile, at the airport, Chirag arrives and is immediately confronted by a message from Ridhi. In her text, she scolds him for proposing to her so soon after the death of his brother, Rajat, firmly rejecting his advances. Chirag, feeling the weight of her words, reflects on the situation, realizing he needs to explain that he was in a no-network area when Rajat passed away and was unaware of the tragedy.
Upon Chirag’s arrival, Srichand greets him warmly and presents him with the car he had promised. Chirag expresses his gratitude but is eager to see Ridhi. Srichand, however, deceives him, claiming that Ridhi has gone to the USA. Surprised by this news, Chirag expresses his desire to meet the rest of the Thakkars. Srichand agrees, opting to leave Maruti behind as he departs with Chirag from the airport.
Back at home, Savi reaches out to Vakti, inquiring about her salary. Vakti confirms that her payment has been processed, but Savi expresses concern that hers has not yet arrived. Vakti speculates that Nitin may have halted her salary for some reason, deepening Savi’s anxiety about her financial situation.
As Savi navigates her responsibilities at home, she notices Bhagyashree, who is cleaning and appears to be feeling dizzy. Concerned, Savi asks Bhagyashree why she is overexerting herself and insists that she will take over the cleaning duties. Just then, Tara arrives and confronts Savi, accusing her of irresponsibly giving the driver a holiday. Savi explains that they need to manage without a driver for a few days due to her delayed salary. Tara, with a biting tone, reminds Savi that the household used to function on Rajat’s income, not her modest earnings. Frustrated, Tara declares that she will speak to Bhaskar about the situation. Savi, realizing that Bhaskar was a close friend of Rajat’s, contemplates whether he might have insights into the whereabouts of the missing rubies.
Meanwhile, Neil is at home, engaged in a workout while mulling over the complexities of the case. During this time, Jeetu pays him a visit, offering his assistance with Rajat’s case, which Neil considers as he strategizes his next steps.
**Precap:** In a moment of clarity, Savi resolves to set aside her ideals and focus on taking care of her family, indicating a shift in her priorities as she grapples with the challenges ahead.