The episode begins with Vikrant noticing Mannat looking uncomfortable before she suddenly faints in his arms. A peon informs him that Mannat has been waiting to meet Mrs. Burman all morning without having eaten anything. Concerned, Vikrant splashes some water on her face to revive her and helps her to her feet. He questions her on her intentions, and Mannat insists she promised to help him convince Mrs. Burman. Vikrant urges her not to jeopardize her health for this.
Mannat then inquires about Mrs. Burman’s whereabouts, and the peon informs her that Mrs. Burman has left to visit her daughter’s in-laws for an important family event. He emphasizes that she adores her daughter and should not be disturbed. Mannat relates to this, expressing that her own mother loves her dearly too. She assures Vikrant not to worry, believing that Mrs. Burman will eventually give him another chance for a food inspection.
Resolute, Mannat reiterates her commitment to fulfilling her promise to help Vikrant achieve his dream. Confused, Vikrant hesitates, but Mannat asks him to trust her and calls Gudiya for assistance.
Meanwhile, Aishwarya is in a meeting with a Singapore client who insists on speaking with Vikrant. When Aishwarya informs him that Vikrant is busy, the client becomes adamant about meeting with Vikrant within two hours, threatening to cancel the deal otherwise. Aishwarya tries to pacify him, but he remains unyielding. Puneet expresses the urgency of the situation, explaining that without this project, he has no future in London and cannot face begging for money there. Aishwarya urges everyone to remain calm, but Rajendran supports Puneet’s concerns, stressing that failure on this project could lead to bankruptcy. Aishwarya vows to handle the situation, even as she recalls lying to Vikrant about the media catching wind of the project’s cancellation.
Aishwarya then makes a call to a reporter using a servant’s phone, tipping them off about Mrs. Burman’s cancellation of the project.
Meanwhile, Mannat is taken aback to see Shruthi with Gudiya. When Gudiya asks what help Mannat needs, she hesitates to reveal the full truth to Shruthi. Shruthi reassures her that she will assist in any way possible. Mannat expresses her gratitude, saying that Shruthi is her greatest ally and that she would stand with her against anyone, including Aishwarya. Mannat explains that she wants to prepare a special dish for Mrs. Burman that will impress her and potentially earn Vikrant another chance. Shruthi and Gudiya eagerly agree to help her prepare the dish.
As this unfolds, Vikrant encounters a flurry of negative press about his father and the company, which visibly disturbs him. Aishwarya is seen arguing with reporters as Vikrant finally loses his temper, delivering a passionate rebuttal. Challenged by a reporter to defend his reputation, Vikrant feels pressure from his family to accept the Singapore deal, putting this option into serious consideration.
Aishwarya, meanwhile, scheming, thinks that Mannat cannot come between Mallika and Vikrant; her plan is to take them both to Singapore.
In a climactic scene, Mannat, donning a mask, delivers the special dish to Mrs. Burman’s house while praising her in front of her in-laws. As she does so, Vikrant reflects on the difficult choice he faces—deciding whether to abandon his dreams for the sake of accepting the deal.
The episode concludes with this pivotal moment hanging in the balance.