The episode opens with Kanan asserting to Aishwarya that she did not steal her phone; it may have accidentally fallen into her bag. She swears on her daughter’s name and urges Aishwarya to review the CCTV footage. Aishwarya is taken aback when she spots Shruthi there and abruptly walks away. Mannat encounters Aishwarya as she leaves. Concerned, Shruthi asks what has happened. Kanan expresses her fear that Aishwarya will send her to jail. Shruthi tells Kanan to leave and focus on her work, while Mannat insists that they should leave first. Aishwarya chastises the driver and takes off, anxious that Shruthi might follow her. Haunted by her past, she thinks to herself that since she is innocent, Shruthi won’t find out the truth about her.
Meanwhile, Shruthi rushes home, fearing Aishwarya might be after her. She urges Harneet to close the door, worried that Aishwarya will come looking for her and harm Mannat. Harneet tries to calm her, reminding Shruthi that Aishwarya intended to harm Mannat, not her. She reassures Shruthi that Aishwarya is simply scared of her.
Aishwarya knows well that Shruthi is the only one aware of Sonia’s secret, which adds to her anxiety. Harneet questions Aishwarya about how Sonia became Aishwarya Rai Singh. Aishwarya reflects on how she obtained a visa and new identity to escape abroad, terrified that Shruthi might expose her true identity. She feels she needs to ensure Vikrant and Mallika’s wedding is set once the restaurant opens, as she plans to return to London.
Meanwhile, Mannat receives a call from the doctor about her mother becoming a liver transplant donor, but Puneet snatches the phone away, reprimanding her for talking during work hours. Despite Mannat trying to explain the significance of the call, Puneet insists she must either hide behind her mother for a meeting or resign. He then tastes her modak and grimaces, demanding that she prepare everything to his liking. Puneet instructs the chef to step out while Mannat has to complete the work, promising she can have her phone back afterward.
Determined to prove herself, Mannat resolves to work overtime. Later, Aishwarya returns home and tells Rajendran about her plans to throw a party at Mezbani for their anniversary. He grants his permission, but Kiran suspects Aishwarya has ulterior motives. Aishwarya then invites Mallika to join her for shopping, instructing her assistant to buy couple rings. Kiran confronts Aishwarya, demanding to know her intentions or she won’t attend the party. Aishwarya reveals her plan to announce Vikrant and Mallika’s engagement at the event.
Vikrant notices Mannat putting in extra hours and learns it’s due to the head chef’s orders. She explains that she doesn’t want to create any mess tomorrow as Mrs. Burman will be visiting their restaurant. Vikrant lends a helping hand, and Aishwarya tells Kiran that she used to make the decisions in the household and that this is the right choice for Mallika’s future. Kiran, however, feels that Aishwarya is coercing Mallika into marrying Vikrant, insisting that she must choose her own partner.
Meanwhile, Vikrant and Mannat share a playful moment in the restaurant, with Vikrant looking at her phone and sharing his dreams. Mannat engages with him, impressed by his ambitions. Aishwarya observes, convinced that Vikrant is the best partner for Mallika. Mannat playfully tells Vikrant not to pretend he’s hurt, to which he replies that he’ll keep acting if it means being a good friend. He motivates her to excel in her career, and she promises to teach him how to make modak.
**Episode Ends.**