The episode, titled “The Ledger of Lies,” focuses on the fallout of the gala and the race to save Binddii’s family from homelessness.
The Safe’s Secret
The episode begins with Arjun entering his mother’s private study late at night. Haunted by the signature he saw at the auction, he uses a duplicate key to open Rajeshwari’s private safe. Inside, he doesn’t find jewelry; he finds a folder titled “Project Ground Zero.” To his horror, it contains the original land deeds of Binddii’s village home, along with a “Notice of Eviction” signed by his mother. He realizes that Rajeshwari didn’t just dislike Binddii—she had been systematically destroying Binddii’s family long before the marriage.
Rajeshwari’s Cold Offer
While Arjun is investigating, Rajeshwari confronts Binddii in the garden. She drops the facade of the “sophisticated mother-in-law” and shows her true colors. She offers Binddii a blank check and a signed document to save her family’s house, on one condition: Binddii must sign divorce papers and leave the city by dawn. She tells Binddii, “A flower from the mud can never survive in a marble vase.” Binddii, though trembling, refuses the check, stating that her family’s dignity isn’t for sale.
The Village Crisis
A frantic video call from Bikki (Binddii’s brother) reveals that the local goons hired by the “mystery investor” have started throwing their belongings out of the house. Binddii feels helpless, but she remembers the artisan’s contact she made at the gala. She calls the art historian, Dr. Mehta, and asks for an advance on the restoration project she was promised. Dr. Mehta agrees, but the bank transfer will take 24 hours—time that Binddii’s family doesn’t have.
Arjun’s Grand Intervention
Just as the goons are about to lock the village house, a fleet of black SUVs arrives. Arjun steps out, not as a husband, but as the CEO of the Mehra Group. He produces the “Project Ground Zero” file and reveals that the land was bought using “unauthorized company funds,” making the transaction illegal. He fires the goons on the spot and calls his mother, telling her, “You didn’t just buy a house, Mom; you bought your own son’s rebellion.” The episode ends with Arjun looking at Binddii through the phone screen, promising that she will never have to choose between her home and her heart again.
Major Highlights
- The Smoking Gun: Arjun finds the evidence in the safe that proves his mother’s direct involvement in the village eviction.
- The Ultimatum: Rajeshwari tries to bribe Binddii into a divorce, but Binddii stands her ground.
- The Artisan’s Value: Binddii’s skill as a weaver becomes her financial lifeline.
- The Hero’s Return: Arjun uses his corporate power to override his mother’s plans and save Binddii’s home.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Rajeshwari, humiliated by Arjun’s public interference, decides to leak a fake scandal about Binddii’s past to the press to ruin the Mehra Group’s reputation. Meanwhile, Arjun tells Binddii that they are moving out of the mansion to start a life on their own terms, but Binddii finds a mysterious letter in her father’s old trunk that suggests Arjun’s father and her mother had a secret past.
