Zehra walks up to her chair. One of the attendees pulls a chair for her. She sits. She thanks Selin for sending her the agenda. She is on the Board of Directors because Ömer had made her a member. Ömer tries to put her on the spot and says now that she has read the agenda she can give them her thoughts on the new partnership the Company is eyeing. She does not retreat. She says I approve of it. He rolls his eyes. But when he wants to go on, she stops him and continues speaking in detail about the business advantages she sees in the partnership and how their company would specifically benefit by it. Everyone impressed, including Ömer, although he tries to hide it. They finish the meeting. Nihat also congratulates Zehra on her first Board meeting and how impressive her attendance was. Zehra also gets up to leave. Ömer grabs her arm and stops her. He asks her what she is trying to do. She answers, her job. She then gives her an envelope and leaves. Ömer sits at his desk and opent he envelope. It is Zehra's resignation letter from the Board. He is confused. He wonders what she is playing at.

Çetin catches up with Canan on the street and tells her that if he lied about things, she did too. He then suggests that they put their heads together and try to get something out of Zehra. He tells her that the alternative is for her to always sit on the side and watch Zehra enjoy a life of luxury. He leaves her with that thought.

On the way home, Zehra calls Sabah and goes to see her at Kerem's. She tells her about Ömer's persistent cruelty. She then tells her that she cannot imagine life without Ömer. Sabah again insists that she is certain of Ömer's love for her. They discuss the money again. She is annoyed. She calls Canan again and tells her to return Zehra's money. She also tells Zehra to try to continue breaking the walls Ömer is putting between them by sweet gestures and actions.

Zehra is at home in the living with Nihat and Ayşe. Ömer arrives and kisses her on the cheek. Nihat has told everyone at home about Zehra's professional and impressive attendance at the Board meeting. Ömer uses the meeting discussions as a pretext to talk about trust. He says in partnerships when trust is shaken, the past could come down like a house of cards. Zehra pushes back saying in solid relationships, whenever the shadow of doubt rises, a just and conscientious person would question his own perspective as much as the person under suspicion. She adds that fortunately, that is how Ömer is: Just and Conscientious! She then goes into the bedroom to change.

Çetin keeps calling Canan. Canan is at home and is pondering the possible partnership with the con artist. Here mother comes in and asks who is calling her so many times, so late. She pretends it is Zehra and that she missed it. She says she will call her tomorrow. Canan calls Çetin once her mother is gone.

In the bedroom Zehra looks at the almost empty envelope and ponders on how she could return the money. Ömer comes and asks why she is taking so long and what game is she concocting now. He adds that she probably has forty foxes busying her head. She says, you are repeating yourself. She then adds, by the way, what you referred to as the falling like a house of cards; don't wait for its fall, because it is not made of cards, it's made of steel! She then wants to pass him through the frame when she stumbles, and he catches her in his arms. They freeze. He is stirred. He asks with genuine concern if she is ok. She says she is fine. He asks, how is it? She asks, What? He says, your foot? She says, its fine. He reluctantly lets her go.

In the morning Zehra once more serves breakfast for Ömer in the study. He tells her I told you not to serve breakfast for me. Don't think that you have changed my mind by your resignations. You are the same as yesterday. You fooled me once; don't think you can fool me again.

Kerem runs into Koray and tells him that he has fixed the government seal problem and Sabah can now go back to her office which is now registered under her own name.

Sabah looks at the earrings her father gave her once. She puts them on. When Kerem comes, she tries to hide them behind her hair. Kerem sees the change in her. Loose hair. And when she pulls it back, he sees the earrings and gives her a compliment. Sabah is not used to such compliments.

Zehra goes to her room frustrated. Canan calls her and asks her to meet her. Zehra meets her. Canan apologizes to her and says she was right about Çetin.

Ömer is in the office. There are some problems in the agreement being drawn for the new partnership and Özge asks him to let her deal with it. He does. Selin then calls and tells him Zehra is there to see him. Zehra walks up to his desk. She says I am here to return my debt. She puts the full envelope of money on his desk. He looks trumped.

Cevriye comes to their rescue greeting Canan and introducing her as Zehra's good friend. Ayşe asks her in and Zehra takes her into the bedroom and explains the situation to her. Canan is dumbfounded by the story. Zehra tells her that she needs to be careful not to let the cat out of the bag in front of Ayşe.

Canan tells Zehra that she has argued with her mother over Çetin and left Salim's house. Zehra calls her aunt who is very worried and lets her know that Canan is with her. Hamiyyet calms down.

Nihat tries to get Müge to leave his family alone. She says that since he is responsible for her selection and hiring as a teacher it would look very bad if Ayşe found out about them so he better think twice before he says anything. She wants to meet him alone. He refuses.

Ömer is at the office going through the photos from the wedding day. He looks at them with longing and ruefulness. Özge is trying to resolve the problems with the new agreement but does not appear to be very successful.

Kerem arrives and brings the police inside. He tells them there is no one there and he cannot understand why someone has called the police. He realizes Sabah is in the basement and tries to busy the police upstairs so they can get away. He then joins them at Sabah's place and when Sabah tells her she thinks he called the police he is disappointed. He says he had called Ayhan Abi to help them find the mother and thinking they would get in trouble, Ayhan Abi must have informed the police. Sabah apologizes to Kerem.

At home, Salim and Şükran tell Hamiyyet the story of how Ömer and Zehra met and got married. The story makes Hamiyyet even more fond of Ömer for going to such ends for his sister.

Canan and Zehra sit with Ayşe and Cevriye in the living room. Canan spins tales about her friendship with Zehra. Ömer arrives and Canan introduces herself as Zehra's friend to him with a wink. Zehra realizes that this is going to look bad to Ömer and he is going to think something's up. Later in the bedroom Ömer asks Zehra what Canan is doing there. She explains the situation. He comments how well Canan plays her role and that lying appears to be a skill that runs in her family. Zehra is upset and says don't you see how you hurt my feelings. In the past… He cuts her short and says, there is no past for us anymore!

She approaches him saying, I might have made mistakes: kept quiet sometimes because I was afraid of being misunderstood or of getting into trouble. But do not forget that I love you and will love you to my last breath. However much you try to deny this, I see my heart in your eyes.

Çetin gets a call from someone called Piton. He appears to have a debt to him and he appears to be a serious threat if not paid up. Çetin calls Canan and tells her to try and find something of value in the House. Canan goes into the study and starts looking through the papers. She takes photos of some documents and finds a paper that shows Zehra is a member of the Kervancioglu Holding Board of Directors. She is jealous.

Zehra is getting a glass of water when she hears a noise in the study. She goes in. Canan hides under the desk. Zehra looks and sees nothing unusual so she leaves.

We see Ömer standing in a vacant building with a dreamy light pouring onto Zehra who is in his arms. He is calm embracing Zehra. Gradually she pulls back and as their arms stretch out she disappears. He looks at his hands and the only thing left is her wedding band in his palm. He begins shouting out for Zehra.

Zehra walks into the bedroom and hears Ömer shouting out her name in his sleep. She runs to his side of the bed and hold his hand trying to raise him from his nightmare. He is covered in sweat and appears seriously disturbed. He snaps out of his nightmare with his last call for Zehra. He is out of breath. Zehra is sitting quietly holding his hand. "Here I am;" she says gently. He looks at her. He looks at her hands holding his. He pulls it away and says what's going on. She says, you were having a nightmare. He denies it.

Ayşe tells Nihat that Müge has told her she feels Nihat does not like her very much. Nihat cannot bring himself to tell her the truth and tells her that he will try to be more considerate.

In the morning Canan meets Zehra in her bedroom and notices her purse. After they leave the room, she makes an excuse to return there alone and takes photos of her cards and sends them to Çetin. Çetin is elated and says now they can empty her account so he sends the information over to another friend to finish the job.

Nihat thinks Müge might harm Asya. Müge takes Asya to the park and sends erratic messages to Nihat. He runs to the park looking for Asya. He gets a call form Asya at the park. She is back at home.

Ömer calls Özge to talk about the agreement. She tells him that everything is fine. She then informs him that Zehra has waived all privileges to their joint accounts. Ömer is once more surprised. He calls Zehra and tells her to go to the study right away. Zehra feels from his tone that she is in trouble again.

In the study Ömer asks her if she has withdrawn her privileges to the joint accounts. She confirms. If you are not after money you are probably looking for something else. What is it? She says, it is not so and you know it. He says I know one thing and that is you are an excellent actor, Oscar worthy one. She says I do not care about money and accounts and things of that nature. I just love you. I did not marry Ömer Kervancioglu. I just married Ömer. Ömer says resigning from the Board, returning the money, withdrawing your privileges from the accounts, must all be part of a bigger con game. Tell me what it is. It will come out sooner or later. Everyone will see sooner or later. She says yes everyone will see, they will see how I have loved you. Ömer I fell in love with you and still love you! Ömer is speechless.