Vasudha tears Samar's contract after seeing his hidden agenda and accepts his challenge to destroy her business.
Santosh disappears from her hospital ward while critical, causing panic.
Santosh collapses and is diagnosed with a brain tumor; Dev apologizes to Chandrika and vows to find the mystery woman.
Vasudha decides to leave the Chauhan house with Dev to reunite him and Chandrika, leaving the family shocked.
Dev destroys Vasudha's factory equipment and asks Chandrika if she is finally happy.
Dev accuses Chandrika of sabotaging Vasudha's business after a ₹25 lakh deal is cancelled.
Chandrika tells Vasudha to lock away her business dreams and return to the kitchen, calling her only fit for household work.
Chandrika silently walks away after Vasudha apologizes, then tells her to leave when she begs for forgiveness.
Usha Bedi targets Chandrika on live TV, asking why Vasudha is treated like a maid, but Vasudha defends her mother-in-law.
Santosh advises Vasudha to reject Chandrika’s partnership offer, fearing she will lose her independent identity.
Chandrika offers Vasudha a business partnership with no conditions, leaving her stunned.
Samar mocks Vasudha in the market after shopkeepers reject her pickles.