Nare turns Ecmel over to the police, and that single move sets several lines on fire at once. Şahin is furious. Sadakat’s people stage a public punishment: they beat Şahin right in front of his mother, his sister, and Nare. Kaya makes it in time and stops the fight, but the humiliation has already become public, which means no one will be able to forget it.
Mine learns that Cihan went after Alya to Nergisli, and it ignites a jealousy she can no longer control.
Alya studies the piece of jewelry Cihan gave her, remembers their conversation about how “now is not the time,” but still puts it on and falls asleep next to Cihan. When he wakes up, he is genuinely happy that Alya is there, and that moment says too much without a single word. In the morning, Sadakat arrives at the volunteers’ hospital and sees what she hates most: Alya asleep beside Cihan. For Sadakat, it is a sign that control is slipping away.
On another front, Ecmel pressures Zerrin, demanding that she marry Sedat. Zerrin goes to Nare and shares an important detail: Şahin was helping Ecmel with the escape not out of caprice, but to save her from a marriage to Sedat. Sedat’s mother comes to Zerrin and her mother and announces that the wedding will be this weekend, and that in the evening they will come to ask for her hand. Zerrin tells Kaya she is marrying someone else, and it hits him so hard he can barely hold himself together.
Meanwhile, Uğur learns an old story about Sadakat from his father: many years ago, Sadakat came to him for an appointment pregnant by her husband’s brother. That detail is dangerous not only for reputation. It could permanently change the balance inside the family.
Sadakat realizes that Şahin and Ecmel are acting in tandem with Demir. Afraid that secrets will surface, she asks Cihan what will happen when everyone finds out “about the child.” Alya overhears this conversation and rushes to step in.
At the same time, Şahin moves into open play. He gathers representatives of the clans and declares that he wants Cihan’s place and intends to lead them. Cihan receives his ultimatum as well: Şahin offers a deal, promising to hand over the “mole” in Cihan’s team in exchange for land. Cihan refuses, and the conflict becomes direct.
Uğur sits down with Alya at a cafe and questions her about Cihan’s father. When Cihan hears about it, he cannot hold back his jealousy, shows up, and starts a conflict. Cihan’s relationship with Mine breaks down for good.
After learning about Zerrin’s engagement, Kaya goes to her house and starts a confrontation, but Cihan pulls his brother away, realizing that one wrong step and the war will become irreversible. The day of Zerrin’s wedding arrives.
Alya goes to Mine again, as if she is pushing herself into a place where another conflict is waiting for her.
Will Cihan be able to hold on to power if Şahin is already rallying the clans and openly claiming his place? Will Kaya manage to stop Zerrin’s wedding while Ecmel keeps her on a hook?
