Although Karan suggests that Ceylan move into his room, the relationship between them remains cold and distant. There is no real closeness between them—only a silent agreement to play the role of a real couple. This entire act is Karan’s idea, as he wants to protect Ceylan from Kudret’s influence and plans, while also ensuring that everyone treats her with respect, as his true wife.
One morning, before leaving for the company, Karan accidentally overhears a conversation between Kudret and Sema. Kudret tells her to be patient, because soon they will manage to get rid of Ceylan. Until then, however, she intends to treat her harshly and without mercy. Although Karan does not intervene at that moment, these words deeply trouble him. As a result, he makes an important decision: he will take Ceylan with him to the company in order to keep her under his protection.
Meanwhile, after receiving a compromising video of Gonca, Ferit goes to talk to Gulsen. The footage shows Gonca in a jewelry store, trying to exchange some bracelets. Gulsen quickly concludes that Gonca’s entire family is guilty, including Leyla. However, Ferit refuses to accept this and is convinced that Leyla has nothing to do with the situation. He clearly tells Gulsen that he will not stop until he proves Leyla’s innocence.
In order to uncover the truth, Ferit realizes he has no other choice but to get closer to Gonca. He asks her out, hoping that by spending more time together, he will find out what really happened. This decision is extremely painful for Ferit, as he truly loves Leyla and finds it very difficult to distance himself from her. Nevertheless, he believes this is the only way to save her and prove her innocence.
At the company, Karan receives a surprise visit from Artem, an important business partner. Artem tells him he was deeply impressed by a drawing he had taken with him the previous day after their meeting. The drawing had been made by Ceylan out of boredom while waiting for Karan in his office during a meeting. By mistake, Melek, Karan’s assistant, had placed the drawing in the file that ended up with Artem.
Karan invites Artem to dinner at the mansion. In front of Sema, Artem tells Karan that he would like to personally meet the talented designer who created the drawing that evening. Sema does not suspect for a moment that it is Ceylan. Emir, who had seen Ceylan drawing, intervenes and clearly states that the drawing belongs to her. Just then, Ceylan enters the office, and Emir takes the opportunity to introduce her to Artem.
Artem tells Ceylan that her drawing is unique and that it was precisely because of her talent that he decided to finalize the business deal with Karan. Moreover, he says he would like her to accompany her husband to dinner that evening. At that moment, Emir clarifies that Ceylan is Karan’s wife. Sema is deeply disturbed by this unexpected situation, but she has no choice but to remain silent.
