The episode begins with Mannat struggling to open the freezer and calling out for help. She realizes that the freezer is being transported somewhere in a van. Meanwhile, Vikrant is trying to reach Mannat, while Puneet criticizes her culinary skills and her disregard for time schedules. Aishwarya laments that young people today lack passion for their jobs. Vikrant counters that the number of hours they work is irrelevant; what matters is the quality of their output. Puneet insists that those who work overtime are the real professionals. Vikrant reiterates the importance of quality, stating they need to keep everyone satisfied.
Mallika enters with information that Gudiya mentioned Mannat left home early in the morning. Vikrant deduces that Mannat must have come to the restaurant and then gone missing. He instructs his assistant to check the CCTV cameras, but learns that they aren’t working. Meanwhile, Shruthi offers money to someone to send Mannat a random photo of a girl, believing that if Mannat thinks this girl is dead, she won’t search for her mother anymore.
Vikrant questions the chef about who called Mannat to the restaurant, only to find that even the head chef is unaware. Mallika suggests that Puneet, who dislikes Mannat, might have done something to her. The assistant then informs Vikrant that Mannat signed a repair invoice for the freezer. Mallika mentions that someone must have called her at 4 a.m. for the repair. Vikrant grows frustrated, and Mallika notes that Mannat and the freezer are both missing. Laksh hastily claims that Mannat might have stolen the freezer, but Mallika defends her, insisting she isn’t a thief.
Vikrant spots Mannat’s phone and bracelet, confirming that she had been at the restaurant and is currently missing. He instructs everyone to search for her and asks Mallika to contact Mannat’s family. Aishwarya expresses her concern, fearing that Mannat is truly lost. Vikrant stresses that Mannat’s disappearance could hurt their restaurant’s reputation. Mallika gets in touch with Harneet to update her about the situation, while Aishwarya reflects on Mannat’s canceled delivery, wondering where she could have gone.
Vikrant is perplexed about Mannat’s whereabouts and orders his assistant to pull up the CCTV footage to trace her actions near the ATM. Aishwarya clarifies that her intention was only to scare Mannat; she never meant for her to go missing. Puneet brushes off their concerns, suggesting they focus on their work since only Mannat is missing. Vikrant tells Laksh to get in touch with the delivery service, while Aishwarya decides to check the warehouse. Vikrant insists on going with her, but Puneet questions Aishwarya’s concern for Mannat, suggesting that her disappearance might be a blessing.
Aishwarya insists that a police complaint could shut down the restaurant and expresses her worry about Vikrant’s future. Meanwhile, Mannat motivates herself to stay strong. Vikrant reviews the CCTV footage and confirms that Mannat entered the restaurant, but Aishwarya realizes that since she likely came in through the back door, there wouldn’t be footage of her. Harneet arrives and causes a scene, prompting Vikrant to reassure her that he will find Mannat. He quickly rushes to the warehouse while Shruthi and Harneet express their fear for Mannat’s safety.
Mannat, meanwhile, imagines her mother and questions her about why she would want to harm her.
**Episode Ends.**