Naina and Manik were in the back of the car, separated from the driver by a partition. Naina was sitting on Manik's lap, frustrated by his behavior. Manik was smiling and giving wet kisses to her neck. When Naina tried to push him away, he tightened his grip on her waist, making it impossible for her to move.
Naina groaned in frustration and desire, even while en route to a rescue mission. "What the hell, Manik? My brother is in danger, and you're indulging your desire! Are you out of your mind?"
Manik just smiled, relaxed. "Relax, Queen. As per your plan, we've arranged the sniper from the building. We have time. Let me enjoy these moments." He continued kissing her neck, savoring the feeling of his wife close to him—a touch he had missed for so long.
An hour later, they reached the building. Throughout the drive, Manik had alternated between kissing her lips and neck, making Naina fight hard to suppress her moans, knowing he enjoyed her struggle.
As they stepped out of the car, several men with guns rushed them. Manik instantly pulled Naina behind him. "I'll give you Naina, where is Arun?" he demanded.
The kidnappers revealed Arun, who was hanging, surrounded by some of Manik's guards who had been captured. Manik was enraged; he treated his guards like family, and KK and Avinash were like brothers. As he stood there, he noticed a masked figure on the building's roof, watching him.
In moments, Manik, KK, Avinash, and their remaining guards engaged the kidnappers in a massive gunfight. Manik's priority was reaching Arun.
Naina seized the chance, rushing toward Arun. She untied the rope and freed him. As the fighting continued, an unknown person appeared from behind a wall, aiming a gun at Naina. Arun noticed the danger and managed to shove Naina aside. They both tumbled to the ground, but the bullet grazed her. The attacker fired again, hitting Naina in the shoulder. She screamed and collapsed, losing consciousness.
"Di! Wake up, please Di, wake up!" Arun screamed in terror.
Manik, KK, and Avinash had neutralized the kidnappers. Manik rushed to Naina, shocked, and ordered KK to arrange an ambulance. As he checked Naina's wound, he looked up and saw the unknown person who had shot her: Simran.
The Revelation of Hate
Everyone was frozen in disbelief. Avinash, utterly shocked by his sister's actions, staggered forward and slapped her across the face.
Simran began to sob hysterically. "Manik was my love! Naina came between us! That's why I wanted to kill her!"
Leaving Naina in Arun's care for a second, Manik stood up. His face was a mask of dark, murderous fury. He brought his hand down across Simran's face, making her fall to the ground.
With Naina's shoulder bleeding heavily, they decided to rush back to Dragon Villa for immediate treatment. The guilt of Simran's actions pierced Manik to the core.
In the Aftermath
A few hours later, at Dragon Villa, the doctor confirmed that the bullet had only grazed Naina's shoulder, causing significant bleeding but no permanent damage; the shock had caused her to faint.
Outside, Avinash was punishing himself, devastated by his sister's betrayal and actions. KK reported to Manik that Simran had gained the information about Arun's travel route from Avinash, confirming her involvement in the kidnapping.
Trisha and Arun were anxiously waiting outside the room where doctors were treating Naina.
Manik swore that Simran would pay dearly for what she had done.