Malishka informs Kiran that Rishi and Lakshmi must die for her to be free. The truck driver is apprehended by Aayush and Shalu. Kiran chooses to take Malishka to Neelam. Malishka decides that Lakshmi must die at whatever cost.
Sonal informs Kiran that Malishka has gone to kill Rishi and Lakshmi. Lakshmi alerts Rishi somewhere that she believes they are in danger and that something horrible is about to happen. Malishka uses her vehicle to force Rishi and Lakshmi's car down the valley.
Kiran yells at Neelam, telling her that Lakshmi has stolen Rishi and she has lost. Virendra informs Neelam that he will attend the wedding because Rishi is his son. Sonal assures Malishka that Rishi and Lakshmi's wedding will not take place.
Malishka throws a tantrum and begs Karishma to bring Rishi back at any cost. Aayush advises Rishi not to reverse his decision and to proceed with his marriage. Malishka urges Neelam to intervene and ensure that only she marries Rishi.
Rishi's heart is broken when Lakshmi tells him she cannot marry him. Malishka assures Sonal that Lakshmi is no fool and will accept Rishi's proposal. Rishi informs Lakshmi that he is going and begins to walk away, as Aayush and Shalu attempt to persuade her to marry Rishi.
Neelam advises Karishma that they must do anything to ensure that Rishi returns and does not marry Lakshmi. Malishka is taken aback by Rishi's words, and she is envious of Lakshmi. Neelam declares that Rishi will not marry Lakshmi.
During a passionate exchange with Lakshmi, Rishi challenges her to search her heart for the love she feels for him. Sonal and Kiran are informed by Abhay that Malishka will win once more by turning the tables. Neelam surprises Aayush, Harleen, and Virendra when she returns home with Malishka.
Rishi informs Lakshmi that as long as he has her, he doesn't need anything else. Neelam declares to Kiran that she is unable to back down and pledges that Malishka will marry into their family. Lakshmi and Rishi make Shalu and Rano happy.
Vikrant commands Lakshmi to do what he says while maintaining a knife at Shalu's throat. At home, Karishma confides in Neelam that she believes Lakshmi would soon leave their lives. Shalu and Aayush are curious about who is beating up the goons.
Aayush taunts Rishi, telling him he must now spend the rest of his life with Malishka. Malishka attempts to make fun of Lakshmi, but she responds in a way which irritates her. Malishka later gets jealous after seeing Rishi and Lakshmi dance together.