Aishwarya opens the parcel, revealing the fake finger, and pretends to be shocked. Vikrant points out it’s fake and reads the accompanying letter, which demands that the case against Anirudh be withdrawn to free Mallika. Aishwarya pleads with Vikrant to save her.
Mannat returns home, and Vikrant asks where she had gone. She explains that she went to meet Anirudh in jail, complaining that he was accused of Mallika’s kidnapping without proof. The case is strong against him now. Vikrant reminds her that he sent the letter, which serves as proof, but Mannat insists she showed the real evidence of Aishwarya attempting to harm Anirudh, yet no one believed her. She calls Aishwarya selfish and willing to do anything for her own needs. Ravindra warns Mannat that she doesn’t understand the situation
and threatens to include her in the complaint for supporting Anirudh. Mannat clarifies that while she respects him as an elder, she won’t support a criminal and will fight for justice.
Meanwhile, Aishwarya thinks Mannat is stubborn and resolves to stick to her plan to pursue Mallika. Vikrant, lost in thought, is advised by Shruti to make Mannat understand the situation, as she is confused and unaware of how Anirudh convinced her of his innocence. Vikrant assures Shruti he will talk to Mannat. Aishwarya praises herself for her acting, believing she deserves an award for making everyone believe her. Gagan arrives, and she feigns worry about Mallika, seeking his sympathy while showing fake concern for Mannat. Gagan promises to speak with her.
Mallika tells the goons it’s time for lunch and asks for a salad. They protest, warning she’ll get caught if they go out. She threatens them, reminding them that her mother is Aishwarya Rai Singh, showing she doesn’t care about the risk.
Later, Mannat meets Varun, who tells her he is using all his strength to locate Mallika but hasn’t succeeded yet. Mannat laments that no one believes her and that Aishwarya is deceiving everyone with lies. She thanks Varun for at least trusting Anirudh. Vikrant confronts Varun aggressively, prompting Mannat to apologize and send Varun away. Mannat and Vikrant then get into a heated argument, with Mannat defending Anirudh and comparing him to Roni. Vikrant scolds her for equating a criminal with his father, while Mannat asserts she is fighting for justice. Vikrant complains that he is trying to mend his broken relationship with her and prioritizes finding Mallika to get her signature on the divorce papers. Mannat pleads for his support for Anirudh, but he refuses.
Meanwhile, Aishwarya talks to Mallika on the phone about recent events, only to be surprised by Vikrant’s sudden arrival.
The episode ends.
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