Vishaka encourages Aishwarya to enter Vikrant’s room, arguing that no one would question a servant cleaning. Aishwarya agrees and plans to hide a pendrive there secretly. She orders Vishaka to build a sympathetic image before Vikrant by pretending Neetu bullies her, making it easier to manipulate him later. Aishwarya also reminds her that with Dadi kept hidden, Mannat cannot expose their truth.
Aishwarya warns that the game has only begun and asks both Mallika and Vishaka to leave before being noticed.
In the kitchen, Neetu asks Aishwarya to peel potatoes. Unaware, Aishwarya dips her hand into boiling water, then follows Vishaka’s cues to act helpless when Vikrant arrives. Aishwarya deliberately trips Neetu, causing her to fall onto Vishaka, who burns her hand in the process. Aishwarya blames Neetu, and Vikrant scolds Neetu despite her denial. Vishaka quietly walks away, further strengthening her innocent image.
Mannat prepares to leave when Neetu hands her food for Dadi. Neetu confides that she suspects Vishaka is plotting against her, and Mannat tries to comfort her. As Mannat leaves, Mallika follows her secretly.
Elsewhere, Vikrant consoles Shruthi, who hides her pain to avoid troubling Mannat. She expresses her wish to complete a ritual, washing her son-in-law’s feet. Aishwarya enters Vikrant’s room to hide evidence but is interrupted when Vikrant brings Shruthi to complete the ritual.
Meanwhile, Mallika continues trailing Mannat but slips into garbage, prompting Mannat to mock her.