A Tense Stand-off
Neel was getting on Lakshmi’s nerves, asking her what awful thing would happen to him. Lakshmi retorted that he would see when Rishi arrived. She warned him that Rishi wouldn’t let anything slide. Meanwhile, Anushka was stressing about how to fix things. Ayush, sensing her unease, offered her a way out, saying that he knew they didn’t have a real marriage and was willing to give her a divorce. Ayush didn’t want her to suffer any embarrassment. He even volunteered to announce their mutual decision to divorce so Shalu would not show her video. Anushka was taken aback by Ayush’s calm nature, especially since most people would be angry in his place.
Ayush’s Feelings
Anushka questioned why Ayush was so quiet. When they were talking about their marriage, Ayush asked her not to make him say anything. Ayush had hoped to save her from public embarrassment, which he was sure would come because Shalu doesn’t lie. Anushka was annoyed that he always thinks about Shalu. He quickly defended Shalu, saying she was special to him and that Anushka shouldn’t talk about her like that. He said she doesn’t deserve to be treated like that. He stormed off, frustrated that they couldn’t agree.
Rishi’s Arrival
Rishi was sure Lakshmi was nearby. Some goons went to check the main gate, so he sneaked into the garage. Neel was demanding Lakshmi to give him Shalu’s phone number so he could get money from her. Lakshmi said Shalu didn’t have any money and that she’d get the cash herself. Neel then admitted that he’d taken money from Anushka, which was hidden in a gift box. Lakshmi was shocked. Neel admitted that Shalu had seen him and Anushka together and had stolen the money to expose them. He threatened Lakshmi, wanting his money back. Lakshmi stated she wouldn’t call Shalu, because Rishi was coming to save her. She said Rishi would make them pay. Suddenly, Rishi appeared at the garage, just as the goons pointed their guns at him.
Shalu’s Defense
Kiran’s friend blamed Shalu for ruining Malishka’s party, saying it was her drama that ruined everything. Shalu asked why she was being like this. Rano supported Shalu and said she was being respectful, but was asking why she was behaving foolish. The lady retorted that they had no manners and that Malishka was heartbroken because of Shalu’s actions. Shalu explained that she had to protect Ayush from Anushka’s lies. She was doing what was right, and didn’t want Ayush to be with someone who was not loyal. Ayush heard this and was touched by Shalu’s words.
A Dangerous Situation
The goons dragged Rishi inside to join Lakshmi. She asked how he got there, and he jokingly said he’d received an invite. She got irritated, and he teased her, calling her “sweetheart,” which she didn’t like. Neel told them to stop bickering like husband and wife. He even said they were quite compatible and Lakshmi wanted to sit. Neel agreed, but also made sure Rishi was tied up. Neel revealed that he was after money and that the whole problem started because Lakshmi’s sister, Shalu, had seen him taking money from Anushka. Rishi was shocked. Neel said that he was going to blackmail Anushka for more money. He asked who wanted to die first, creating a lot of tension. Lakshmi, worried about her unborn baby, asked Rishi to save her. Rishi promised that nothing would happen to her, that she has asked him for the first time. Neel, seeing the two, joked that they now looked like lovers.
Precap
Neel tells Rishi that Anushka is also his wife, just like Lakshmi is his. Ayush is shocked to learn that the data is safe. Anushka is also shocked when she hears this. Neel points a gun at Lakshmi while Rishi professes his love for her.
