The episode begins with Aishwarya reprimanding Mallika for lying to her, insisting that she tried to deceive her regarding Mannat. Shruthi takes the nazar from Mannat and, upon hearing Aishwarya’s voice, realizes it’s her sister Sonia. She follows the sound, unable to see Sonia’s face, and fears that if Sonia discovers the truth about Mannat, she won’t let her go. Overcome with worry, Shruthi faints, but Mannat catches her before she falls.
Later, Punit explodes at his staff for deciding on the menu without his approval, asserting that he is the head chef. He demands to know who gave them the authority to make such a decision. Vikrant intervenes, stopping Punit from throwing the food away, and questions how Punit could insult the food. Punit defends himself by stating that, as the head chef, he should be consulted. Vikrant counters that Punit should have arrived on time to take charge of the menu, adding that his fame means he can arrive at his leisure. Punit’s arrogance leads him to believe that no one can cook like him, and he challenges Vikrant to a cooking contest, but Vikrant reminds him of his position as the owner.
Later, Aishwarya confronts Mallika again, accusing her of lying about Mannat. She claims Mannat is using her for monetary gain, but Mallika vehemently defends her friendship with Mannat, stating that she doesn’t care about money and only wants to help. Aishwarya tells Mallika she’s being naïve and is trusting Mannat too much. Mallika argues that if her mother knew Mannat was from a poor family, Aishwarya would never have allowed her to help. Aishwarya warns Mallika that she keeps being emotional about this situation and may miss the truth about Mannat’s intentions. Just as Aishwarya is about to reveal a past secret, she tells Mallika to leave. Concerned for her mother, Mallika questions her well-being, but Aishwarya insists on being left alone, reflecting on how Mannat’s presence brings back painful memories.
Meanwhile, Vikrant tells Punit that he needs to demonstrate his talent at the restaurant since it’s his workplace. Their argument continues, with Punit leaving angrily and advising his assistant to remember that despite Vikrant being the owner, they must create an atmosphere that makes customers feel at home. Later, Shruthi regains consciousness and shares her worries about Mannat with her, but Mannat misinterprets her concerns as anxiety about her interview. Harneet reassures Shruthi that she will succeed.
In another scene, Vikrant’s father calls him, complaining about Vikrant not staying in touch. Vikrant explains that he is busy with the restaurant opening and questions why his father allowed Punit to work there when they don’t get along. His father reminds him that Punit is family, so Vikrant should make an effort. They discuss taking care of Rajendran’s family, which Vikrant agrees to do. When Aishwarya arrives, Vikrant tells her he has chosen Mannat, and Aishwarya pretends not to know her while going through Mannat’s profile. Ultimately, she agrees to select Mannat for a position.
Concerned about Mannat, Shruthi talks to Harneet and shares her fears about Sonia. Harneet reassures her that Sonia won’t come looking for Mannat and poses no threat. However, Shruthi warns that Sonia could go to any lengths due to her stubbornness. Aishwarya then meets with Punit, who complains about Vikrant’s attitude. Aishwarya urges him not to take it personally and subtly provokes him against Mannat, assuring him that Mannat will fail her interview tomorrow, leaving Aishwarya smirking.
Later, Aishwarya advises Mallika to stay close to Vikrant and not speak carelessly around him. Vikrant is surprised to see Mallika accompanying them and inquires about her presence. Aishwarya claims she is teaching Mallika about business. Vikrant questions whether Mallika will find it boring, and she assures him that she can manage. Meanwhile, Punit gives strict instructions to the chefs, while Mannat prays for good results. Punit assigns her a challenging task, and she grows anxious at his anger. Aishwarya observes the bond between Vikrant and Mallika, but as Mannat accidentally cuts her finger, Punit demands she continues chopping vegetables without hesitation.
**Episode ends.**