Shivaay emotionally blackmailing Anika using Sashil is the lowest point I believe he can hit. He is not capable of really harming the kid, but he did make sure Anika was forced to believe in that probability. Only in the scene when he dashes behind Anika, fearing her safety do we get to see glimpse of his deep rooted feelings.
Surbhi was brilliant today. My heart choked to see Anika break emotionally. 😭 How could Shivaay see her go through that pain without consoling her ? Of course, he did show concern but just enough to let her know her brother was safe and then almost immediately, he dons his businessman head , not losing track of what he set out to do. Not this time! I know it is highly improbable, but I just hope they show him thinking to himself how much he hates to do this but he has to, for the sake of his family and everything that is at stake according to him.