If Asha chose to stay silent, then Bernie Winter – her stepmother – decided to take action.

In the new episode, Bernie accidentally caught Asha in a moment of weakness.

When her daughter sobbed and confessed the truth, Bernie understood that it was time for her to stand up and protect her family.

The opportunity came when Naomi appeared at a career fair in Weatherfield.

In front of a large audience, Naomi confidently prepared her presentation. But at that moment, Bernie secretly approached her opponent’s laptop. Shocking data suddenly appeared, clearly proving the shameful actions that Naomi had deliberately hidden.

Without hesitation, Bernie rushed onto the stage, interrupting the speech. With a strong tone, she denounced Naomi right in front of the crowd. The atmosphere in the whole hall was immediately shaken. Stunned faces, whispers, all turned that moment into a breathtaking scene.

Nina Lucas and Amy Barlow quickly filmed the whole incident. The clip was then posted on social media, turning the truth into a hot topic of controversy. Naomi – the main villain – completely lost face in front of hundreds of eyes. But instead of bowing her head and admitting, she went on a mad counterattack. Naomi announced that she would sue Bernie for defamation, pushing the Alahan family into a complicated legal spiral.

Asha, instead of feeling protected, fell into a crisis. She was confused and blamed Bernie for acting rashly, making the situation worse. In Asha’s panicked eyes, viewers will feel the struggle between gratitude and fear, between the desire for justice and the fear of being caught up in the media whirlpool.