A routine business meeting turned into a shocking confrontation from the past for Ritik. He arrived at the Collector's office to discuss his ambitious new power plant project, only to be left speechless upon discovering the Collector was none other than Munni, a figure from his personal history.
A Meeting Laden with History
As their eyes met, Ritik was immediately flooded with flashbacks of a time when they were close friends. The memories highlighted how their bond shattered due to his own mistakes and poor treatment of her. Despite the emotional turmoil, Munni, who introduced herself professionally as Manjuri Sinha, maintained her composure. She directed him to sit and insisted on proceeding with the official agenda.
The two discussed Ritik's proposal for a brand new power plant. He explained his vision and explicitly stated that he needed her permission and help to move forward. Munni reviewed the locations file he provided and assured him she would conduct an official site inspection later. As the meeting concluded and Ritik rose to leave, he couldn't resist expressing his shock at her prestigious position. Munni chose not to engage, remaining composed as he departed.
Strategies and Secret Tensions at Home
Back at home, Ritik updated Noina on the power plant plans, emphasizing that progress was stalled until the Collector's inspection was complete. Noina suggested bribing the official to speed up the process, but Ritik firmly refused. He confessed to knowing the Collector was an extremely honest person, though he withheld the crucial detail that it was Munni. Meanwhile, Mihir seized the opportunity to taunt a visibly irritated Noina.
In another development, Mihir crossed paths with Vaishnavi, where they congratulated each other for having the top two stalls at a recent exhibition. Mihir praised her innovative dancing act that attracted crowds. Vaishnavi credited her success to her supportive Kaki. Mihir repeatedly expressed a desire to meet this influential figure, but Vaishnavi refused, explaining her Kaki deliberately stayed away to encourage the girls to become self-sufficient. Mihir eventually convinced Vaishnavi to devise a plan to call her Kaki there.
Preparations and Personal Conflicts
Ritik focused on preparing the site for the impending inspection, urging his team to be ready for the Collector's arrival at any moment. Personal tensions flared when Mitali suggested calling Munni to babysit their daughter, unaware of their history. This agitated Ritik, who called her an idiot and snapped that times and people have changed.
The scene shifted to Angad and Vrinda's house, where Tulsi was enjoying time with her grandchildren. She engaged them with questions, even bribing them with dessert for answers. Her peaceful moment was interrupted by a call from Vaishnavi, who claimed she was hurt. As a worried Tulsi prepared to leave, Angad returned and took her. Vandana admonished Vaishnavi for the lie, but Vaishnavi defended it as a necessary trick to get Tulsi to come.
The ruse worked, though Tulsi scolded Vaishnavi upon arrival. In the background, Mihir and Noina were deep in conversation, with Noina advising him to stay away from the competition. As Tulsi turned to leave, she spotted Mihir and Noina together. The sight left her feeling profoundly hurt and betrayed, adding another layer of emotional complexity to the unfolding drama.
