The episode, titled “The Brand Ambassador’s Trial,” explores Dev’s growing mistrust and Karishma’s tightening grip on the family’s peace.
The Result of the Tender
The episode opens with the Chauhan family waiting for the final decision on the government tender. Despite Karishma forcing Avinash to sabotage Dev’s submission, the result is a shock: the Chauhans win. It is revealed that Vasudha, sensing something was wrong when she saw Avinash with Dev’s laptop, had secretly backed up the original files and submitted them through a secondary portal with the help of a hidden ally.
Nandini’s Manipulation
Dev remains cold toward Vasudha, unable to shake off the guilt and anger from previous misunderstandings. Nandini takes advantage of this emotional gap. During a “Brand Shoot” planning session, she intentionally humiliates Vasudha by asking her to act as her personal assistant for the day. While Dev initially watches in silence, he begins to feel uneasy seeing Vasudha’s quiet dignity in the face of Nandini’s insults.
Karishma’s New Threat
Fuming that her plan to ruin the tender failed, Karishma corners Avinash again. She reveals that she has evidence of his previous gambling debts and threatens to show them to Chandrika (Parineeta Borthakur) if he doesn’t help her frame Vasudha for a “theft” during the upcoming jewelry launch. Avinash, trapped between his fear of Karishma and his guilt toward his brother, is pushed to a breaking point.
The Climax: A Secret Confrontation
The episode ends with a tense late-night confrontation. Vasudha catches Avinash sneaking into Dev’s home office. When she confronts him, he breaks down and admits that someone is blackmailing him, but before he can name Karishma, Chandrika enters the room. Seeing them together in the dark office, she assumes they are conspiring against the family. The final shot is of Chandrika’s face turning into a mask of cold fury.
Major Highlights
- Corporate Win: The Chauhans win the tender thanks to Vasudha’s secret intervention.
- The Assistant Role: Nandini publicly humiliates Vasudha, testing Dev’s patience and protection.
- Avinash’s Breakdown: Avinash nearly confesses his betrayal to Vasudha but is interrupted by Chandrika.
- Mistaken Identity: Chandrika misinterprets Vasudha and Avinash’s conversation as a plot to ruin the business.
Precap for Tomorrow:
Chandrika orders Vasudha to leave the mansion immediately, citing “character issues.” Dev, for the first time, demands proof before she is thrown out. Meanwhile, Karishma plants a stolen heritage necklace in Vasudha’s bag to ensure she never returns.
