The episode opens with Aishwarya, her voice dripping with disdain, confiding in Neetu about her growing suspicions regarding Mannat. Aishwarya reveals that she had anticipated Mannat’s scheming nature and had already hired an assistant to keep a close watch on her. She recounts how she discovered that Mannat had impersonated her and threatened Mr. Mehra, demanding he confess the truth. Aishwarya’s anger boils as she reflects on Mannat’s malicious tactics, labeling her as truly vicious. She recalls a previous confrontation with Neetu, where she had tried to warn her about Mannat before Kiran exposed her true colors.
Aishwarya, her expression hardening, expresses disbelief that a mother could harm her own child. Neetu, visibly distressed, pleads with Aishwarya to save her, insisting that her love for Vikrant runs deep. He is her everything, and she cannot bear the thought of him suspecting her. Desperate to protect her son, Neetu vows to do anything necessary to keep him safe. Aishwarya, recognizing Neetu’s desperation, promises to help her, but questions why Neetu would ever consider harming Vikrant. After all, doesn’t she love him?
Neetu, trembling with emotion, reveals her painful truth: Vikrant is not her biological son. Aishwarya, taken aback, recalls a conversation with Ravindran, who had informed her of Neetu’s past. Neetu explains that her real son, Aman, is dead, and in her grief, she adopted Vikrant, giving him Aman’s name. Aishwarya, trying to understand, points out that adoption is a beautiful thing, urging Neetu to be honest with Vikrant. However, Neetu hesitates, torn between her love for Vikrant and the fear of losing him. She insists that she cannot bear to part with him, as he means the world to her.
Neetu confesses that she has been administering medication to Vikrant to suppress his memories of his childhood. She fears that if he remembers Aman, he will reject her. Aishwarya, recalling Vikrant’s intense reaction upon hearing Aman’s name, presses Neetu for more information. Did Raveena blackmail her with this secret? Neetu nods, fear evident in her eyes, and pleads with Aishwarya not to divulge this information to anyone.
Aishwarya assures her that she will keep the secret, but she makes it clear that Neetu now owes her a favor. She insists that Neetu must transfer all of Vikrant’s property into his name and ensure that he marries Mallika. Aishwarya’s tone is demanding, and she pressures Neetu to comply, reminding her that if Vikrant discovers the truth, he will not forgive her and may cast her out of their lives. Neetu, understanding the stakes, reluctantly agrees.
Meanwhile, in another part of the house, Mannat hands Vikrant the key to the outhouse. Mallika, sensing tension, confronts Mannat, questioning why she continues to create drama instead of apologizing to Neetu. Mannat stands firm, asserting that she cannot lie and will not apologize for fighting for the truth. Mallika, frustrated, challenges Mannat’s loyalty to Vikrant, suggesting that she does not care for him at all. Mannat counters that her actions are rooted in care; she wants to reveal the truth to Vikrant, even if he does not believe her. Vikrant, overhearing their exchange, feels disappointment wash over him, and he takes Mallika away, leaving Mannat alone.
As the tension builds, Mallika secretly sends a message to Aishwarya, hoping to further entangle the situation. Meanwhile, Aishwarya is seen sabotaging the ambulance by removing the brake wires, thinking that she will finally rid herself of both Mannat and Sunita. In her mind, this will solve her problems, allowing her to seize control of the situation.
Back at the house, Mallika continues to stoke Vikrant’s doubts about Mannat, but Vikrant, surprisingly, defends Mannat. This unexpected support only fuels Mallika’s jealousy. Aishwarya, observing Mannat as she prepares to take Sunita in the ambulance, feels a surge of satisfaction, believing that her plan is finally coming to fruition. She thinks to herself that soon, she will be free of Mannat’s interference and can reclaim her position of power.
As the episode draws to a close, the tension remains palpable, with Aishwarya’s machinations setting the stage for an explosive confrontation ahead.