The episode begins with Vikrant confronting Mannat about whether she has filed a case against Mallika. Mannat responds that all the cases have been dropped, leaving Vikrant bewildered and questioning how this is possible. As she reflects on her recent interactions, she recalls Anirudh’s warning not to file a complaint against Mallika. He explains that doing so would expose his identity, leading to questions about how she obtained the incriminating video. Anirudh emphasizes that he has saved her from this predicament and asks her to consider his request. Mannat, confused and curious, asks Anirudh who he is and why he is helping her. Anirudh cryptically responds that she is in a jungle and must choose whether she wants to be a prey or a hunter. This leaves Mannat pondering how she can inform Vikrant about Anirudh if she doesn’t even know his true identity.
Suddenly, the atmosphere shifts as Vikrant hears a commotion, with people shouting Mallika’s name. They are shocked to see Aishwarya distraught and crying for her daughter. Aishwarya dramatically reveals that Mallika has taken sleeping pills in a desperate attempt to commit suicide for Vikrant. She creates a scene, prompting Roni to urge Vikrant to call a doctor immediately. Mannat, trying to take charge of the situation, insists that Mallika should be taken to her room. Aishwarya, however, blames Mannat for Mallika’s state, demanding that she stay away from her daughter. In her distress, Aishwarya cries out for Mallika, who subtly signals to her mother, revealing that she is faking her condition. Aishwarya, realizing the ruse, calls for a doctor to examine Mallika.
Vikrant carries Mallika to her room, while Aishwarya attempts to persuade Neetu to convince Vikrant of her daughter’s plight, claiming Mallika’s actions were for Vikrant’s sake. Neetu counters Aishwarya’s arguments, stating that Mallika endangered children’s lives in her reckless behavior and that Vikrant is not responsible for her actions. She firmly tells Aishwarya not to blame Vikrant for Mallika’s choices, asserting that she will not forgive Mallika for her past mistakes.
Meanwhile, Anirudh expresses his disdain for Aishwarya to Varun, labeling her as a greedy woman who needs to be taught a lesson. He instructs Varun to contact Aishwarya as soon as possible. Later, after the doctor examines Mallika, she asks everyone to leave the room except Aishwarya, who stays behind. Mannat is incredulous that Mallika would risk her life, suspecting that Aishwarya is somehow involved in this charade. Aishwarya praises Mallika’s actions and reveals that she paid the doctor to play along with her plan. The doctor pretends to investigate the situation, suggesting that it may be a police matter and that Saluja could be implicated. Aishwarya feigns defense of Saluja to draw attention to herself.
Varun calls Aishwarya, asking her to meet with his boss. Aishwarya informs him that Mallika is in a fragile state due to the sleeping pills and that she cannot meet him at that moment, promising to do so later. Anirudh, hearing this, is left confused by the unfolding events.
Aishwarya then approaches Vikrant, reiterating that Mallika regrets her actions and has endangered herself for his sake. Vikrant, lost in thought, grapples with the guilt of believing he is responsible for Mallika’s current state. In a moment of connection, Mannat hands Vikrant a paper boat, reminding him of a time when he encouraged her to fight back during her own struggles. She motivates him to find strength, and Vikrant reflects on the lingering feelings he has for Mannat.
Aishwarya later confronts Neetu, expressing her fury over Mallika’s situation and how she has ruined Vikrant’s life. Aishwarya threatens to expose Neetu’s dark secrets, claiming that Mallika is her life and that if anything were to happen to her, she would destroy Vikrant’s reputation by revealing that he is not truly her son. Neetu is taken aback by this shocking ultimatum.
As the tension escalates, Neetu warns Vikrant that her anger towards Mallika does not mean he should cling to Mannat. Aishwarya continues to manipulate the situation, insisting that Vikrant is Mallika’s true love and that she was willing to sacrifice everything for him. She emotionally blackmails Vikrant, pushing him further into a corner.
Mannat, suspicious of Aishwarya and the doctor’s motives, tries to investigate Mallika’s medicine bottle. Just then, Gagan arrives and apologizes to Mannat, pleading with her to stop being angry at Mallika for a while. He insists that Aishwarya is the real manipulator, having trapped him in her schemes, and that her greed has made Mallika obsessed with Vikrant. Mannat consoles Gagan, trying to ease his worries.
Anirudh contemplates Aishwarya’s selfishness, convinced she will do anything for her own gain without regard for others. He resolves to contact Mannat to learn more about the situation. Aishwarya urges Vikrant to speak with Mallika, who pretends to feel guilty and apologizes to him. Aishwarya watches with satisfaction, thinking that Mallika has proven herself to be a talented actress, just like her mother.
The episode concludes, leaving viewers on edge as the intricate web of manipulation and emotional turmoil continues to unfold.
