The episode opens with Raveena demanding Vikrant to apologize to Puneet for beating him. Just as Vikrant prepares to issue an apology, Mannat steps in, taking responsibility on Vikrant’s behalf. She urges everyone not to blame him, emphasizing that he has always brought honor to his family by helping others in the household. Mannat expresses her gratitude to Vikrant, stating he was sent by God to protect her, before sharing her pain and walking away. She insists she speaks only the truth and will never lie.
Later, Vikrant confronts Mannat, admitting he once had doubts about her but promises not to repeat that mistake. He assures her of his trust. However, Mannat clarifies that her apology was solely to resolve the current situation; she can’t compromise her job over their ego clash, especially since she will have to face Puneet at work.
Mannat acknowledges that her evidence has been deleted and that she made a mistake, questioning why Vikrant should apologize for her misstep. She presses him on why he resorted to physical violence against Puneet, noting she has never seen him this angry before, and reminds him that the truth will eventually come to light. She mentions that Boby came to check on his son but found him beaten, which likely caused Boby considerable worry. Vikrant, realizing how much Mannat cares for him despite the trouble, feels a pang of guilt.
Meanwhile, Aishwarya informs Puneet that Mannat did not lie; she had seen a message on his phone, and it seemed clear that Mannat had deleted it to frame him. Puneet declares that while he did not hate her before, he certainly does now. Vikrant, hearing this, expresses his discontent with her comments about Puneet, insisting they focus on him instead. Elsewhere, Shruti is relieved to see Mannat back home safe and thanks Vikrant for looking out for her daughter. Vikrant apologizes for the events that transpired at his restaurant just as the power goes out, and he helps the family adjust.
Harneet comments to Shruti how well Vikrant and Mannat look together, but Shruti asks her not to get carried away. Vikrant then makes his exit. Meanwhile, Raveena vents her frustration at Boby over the incident, chastising him for not standing up for their son. Roni tries to calm her down as she insists that they must remember Puneet is the true heir of the family and not to forget Vikrant’s origins. Vikrant and Kiran, overhearing this, begin to sense that something is amiss.
Vikrant demands to know what is going on, but Boby manages to cover for the situation. Later, Harneet approaches Mannat, seeking her help to record a video. Mannat ponders who deleted the message from her phone and wishes she had set a password. While checking her phone, she unintentionally stumbles upon a photo, prompting a moment of happiness in Shruthi. However, she feels guilty for having lied to her daughter, convincing herself it was for her protection. The episode concludes with Kiran discussing with Gagan their suspicion that the Salooja family is hiding something significant from them, and they resolve to uncover the truth.
**Episode end.**