"You are a mother," he says, looking at Alka. "You have a daughter. How could you teach her to trap my grandson? To make Chandni seduce Abhishek?"
Suman stands and faces Alka. "You have copies. Fine. But you forget one thing. This isn't just a business house. It's a family. And in a family, truth is heavier than any deed." She turns to the family. "Three days ago, I overheard Chandni talking on the phone to a man named Rohan. She said, 'Once the mill is in Mummy's name, we will sell it and leave these idiots.' I recorded it." ek vivah aisa bhi episode 36
Alka tries to argue, but Chandni grabs her arm, her face pale. For once, the daughter is more terrified than the mother. They scurry away like rats caught in light. "You are a mother," he says, looking at Alka
Rakhi, who has been silent, bursts into tears. "Maa! (looking at Rukmini) Did you know about this? Did you know Papa was... involved with this woman?" To make Chandni seduce Abhishek
Alka tries to laugh, a shrill, fake sound. "Dadaji, you're being dramatic. Mohan is lying. He’s jealous of our friendship."
Rukmini finally looks up. Her eyes are dry but hollow. "I knew he was lonely. I was busy with the pujas , the social clubs. I didn't see the snake entering my garden." She looks at Alka. "But I see her fangs now."
"Your mother didn't know," Chandrakant says, his voice cracking with age and pain. "I was a fool. A lonely, old fool." He finally looks at Alka. "You told me your husband’s debts would be paid if I signed over the mill. That you would give me companionship in my old age. But you never loved me. You loved the Suryavanshi vault."