The episode starts with Vishaka expressing her frustration, saying the reporter and this girl are tarnishing RV's reputation. She worries that everyone will think poorly of him. Armaan watches the news and leaves. Harman believes Poorvi was right about the girl, saying she's just a poor girl trying to extort money from them. He suggests paying her off to resolve the situation. Poorvi disagrees, warning that it could backfire, but Harman insists they take the risk to free RV. Poorvi decides to accompany him.
Armaan visits RV, who asks if Poorvi came. Armaan says no, expressing his discomfort seeing RV in this situation. RV thanks Armaan for taking him home the other day. Armaan reassures RV, calling him family and advising him to focus on his family and character, noting that RV should have been cautious around that girl. RV feels mocked, but Armaan promises to help him get out. RV contemplates repaying the favor and planning his next steps.
Harman and Poorvi meet Neha. She closes the window before speaking with them. Harman, defending RV, suggests that Neha may have misunderstood the situation, as RV was drunk. Poorvi refutes this, highlighting Neha's deception about her identity and status. Neha admits to being poor, and Harman offers her a briefcase of money. Neha explains she initially approached RV for a job.
Meanwhile, Soham and his mother visit Vishaka's house. Vishaka and Divya welcome them, but Soham's mother quickly gets to the point, expressing her disappointment in RV and announcing their decision to break Soham and Diya's engagement. Despite the family's confusion and concern, Soham's mother insists on ending the alliance, hinting at the scandal affecting RV.
In prison, a fellow inmate advises RV to consider who might have set him up, hinting it could be someone close. RV suspects Armaan but realizes it could be someone within his family.
Elsewhere, Harleen is furious upon learning that Harman went to pay Neha. Deepika stirs the pot, suggesting that Harman is under Poorvi's influence. Harleen, unable to reach Harman, fears he's making things worse. Dadi disapproves of Harman's actions, while Vikrant tries to reassure Harleen, asking her to trust their father.
In the precap, RV bitterly confronts Khushi, accusing her of visiting him in jail to gloat, much like she did before. He contrasts her with Poorvi, praising Poorvi's support and likening Khushi to Neha. Khushi is visibly upset. Harman offers Neha money to drop the case, but she demands double the amount. Harman and Poorvi exchange concerned looks.
