Karan confronts Emir and demands an explanation for telling Artem that Ceylan is his wife and the author of the drawing. Emir tries to justify himself, explaining that he had no choice but to say that in order to save the situation and avoid bigger complications. After Artem leaves, Sema clearly expresses her dissatisfaction with Karan. She is disturbed that Ceylan was presented as his wife and, even more so, that Artem is interested in doing business with them only because of Ceylan’s talent and her drawing. Karan firmly replies that he cannot afford to lose this important opportunity, as the partnership with Artem was his brother Salih’s dream, something he deeply wanted. For this reason, Karan is determined to do whatever is necessary to see it through and warns Sema not to create problems or tension at the upcoming dinner.
Back at the mansion, Karan speaks with Kudret and informs her that Ceylan will also attend the dinner that evening. He asks her to treat Ceylan as if she were her daughter-in-law, emphasizing that Artem must not, under any circumstances, find out the truth about why Ceylan is in that house. If this secret were revealed, Karan’s and the entire family’s reputation would be seriously damaged. Karan explains that he has no choice, as Artem is one of the company’s most important business partners, and losing him would be a major failure—therefore, his demands must be met.
At the café, Leyla and Mustafa are waiting for Ferit. Shortly after, he arrives holding hands with Gonca. Clearly happy, Gonca enthusiastically tells them that the previous evening Ferit sent her a message and invited her on a date. She adds that he gave her a rose and confessed his love, telling her how much she means to him. Leyla is shocked by what she hears and, overwhelmed by anger and pain, slaps Ferit. She tells him he is the most disgusting and deceitful person she knows and asks whether Gonca knows about the marriage proposal he made to her just one day earlier. Gonca intervenes and says she knows everything, as Ferit explained that the moment with Leyla at the café was not serious, but just a joke to cheer her up because she seemed bored. Ferit is left speechless and unable to defend himself. With tears in her eyes, Leyla leaves, and Mustafa follows her, trying to calm and comfort her.
Later, Gonca invites Ferit to her home, a gesture that angers both Mustafa and Leyla, who see it as a clear sign of disrespect toward Leyla’s suffering. At that moment, Ferit receives a message and leaves in a hurry, saying he has to urgently take care of something. Gonca does not understand what is happening, but Mustafa manages to convince Leyla to follow Ferit. They discover that he has gone to the park, where he meets Gulsen, and they see the two together.
Meanwhile, Artem arrives at the mansion for dinner. During the meal, he asks Karan and Ceylan several questions, curious about where and how they met. Karan’s answers visibly bother Sema. Artem apologizes for not being able to attend their wedding ceremony and, to make up for it, gives Ceylan a very expensive necklace. For Sema, the situation becomes increasingly unbearable, especially when Karan personally puts the necklace around Ceylan’s neck and kisses her on the cheek in front of everyone present.
