Episode 7 of *Old Money* picks up right where we left off at the Buluts' lavish work party. Nihal, her mind racing with suspicions, finally pieces together the puzzle and confronts Osman, convinced that he orchestrated the Taormina retreat behind the scenes. Fury clouds her judgment as she assumes every negative whisper about Osman she's ever heard must be true. With a mix of sarcasm and bitterness, she thanks Osman for the "wonderful" vacation, then drops the bombshell—she's breaking up with him—before storming out of the party in a whirlwind of emotion.
Osman, devastated by the sudden turn of events, retreats to his room, where he succumbs to his grief, tears streaming down his face. Mahir, ever the loyal friend, finds him there and tries to offer some comfort. He recalls how, when Osman had walked into the party arm-in-arm with Nihal, it was like seeing a glimmer of happiness in Osman's eyes that had been absent for far too long. Mahir laments their shared inability to outrun the ghosts of their pasts, no matter how hard they try to forge new paths.
Meanwhile, across the sea in Taormina, Berna and Adar are reveling in their carefree getaway, blissfully unaware of the drama unfolding back home.
Back in the city, Nihal braces herself for the long, lonely days ahead, drowning in work and nursing a broken heart. Her father, ever observant, notices the change in her demeanor and gently inquires if she's still reeling from her breakup with Engin. Nihal, quick to clarify, assures him that her heartache has nothing to do with Engin. Instead, she confides in him that Engin seems to be grappling with his own internal struggles regarding the expansion of their business, secrets he's keeping close to his chest.
Her father, with a knowing smile, remarks on how Engin has blossomed into a fine man, drawing parallels between Nihal and Engin—both second- or third-generation heirs to wealth who continue to toil with the same fervor as their forebears, unwilling to rest on their laurels.
Berna and Arda return from their Italian sojourn, and Berna swiftly dives back into the hustle and bustle of work. Almost immediately, she begins to distance herself from Arda, insisting that they maintain a professional demeanor at the office. Arda, understanding and perhaps a bit wary, acquiesces to her wishes without a fuss.
Later that evening, a furious Osman dispatches Arda to follow up on the boat project's progress with Nihal, his patience for her worn thin and his desire to avoid her altogether palpable. Arda arrives at Nihal's residence, only to find Berna and Engin lounging, sipping drinks, and lost in easy conversation. Berna, ever the gracious host, offers Arda a glass, and he reluctantly follows her inside.
Inside the warmth of the house, Arda attempts to bridge the gap between them, to draw Berna closer. Yet, she remains resolute, her words a gentle but firm rebuff: "Someone might walk in on us." It's a realization that hits Arda like a cold wave - Berna's hesitation isn't solely rooted in professional decorum; she's embarrassed, ashamed even, to be seen with him. The sting of humiliation and heartbreak is acute, as if even his willingness to set aside his pride counts for nothing in her eyes.
When Arda reports back to Osman, he confesses his inability to take the helm of the boat project. Attempts to discuss it with Nihal prove futile, as she bombards him with a barrage of questions he's ill-equipped to answer. He expresses his willingness to undertake the project but warns of a necessary learning curve, cautioning that the timeline might stretch by at least two months.
Osman, aware of the urgency, knows he must oversee the project himself if he's to hasten its completion. Arda, ever the strategist, orchestrates the meetings so that Osman's interactions with Nihal are limited to no more than three encounters.
The inaugural meeting unfolds without a hitch. Nihal, on the verge of tears, struggles to maintain a professional facade, while Osman, equally determined, keeps the conversation strictly business. As the meeting draws to a close, Nihal, with a hint of nostalgia, inquires whether Osman would like a touch of magenta in his bedroom. The memory of their night together floods back - her explaining how magenta could soothe tired eyes after a grueling day. He nods in agreement, the meeting concluding on a note that's both professional and tinged with a subtle undercurrent of personal history.
At the office, Berna's eyes widen in disbelief as she witnesses Arda's flirtatious banter with another colleague, her heart instantly clenching with jealousy. When she strides into the boardroom, Arda doesn't spare her so much as a glance or a fleeting smile. Instead, he simply walks out of the room, leaving Berna feeling a sharp pang of hurt. After work, she retreats to her car, where tears stream down her face as she reminisces about their time together in Taormina.
Meanwhile, Asli appears to have moved on, embracing a new chapter with her producer. The scandal that once surrounded her has faded into obscurity, and she exudes an air of contentment as she discusses her music. During an interview, reporters inquire about the inspiration behind one of her songs. Asli hesitates for a moment before admitting that the producer played a pivotal role. She approached him with just a few words and an unfinished melody, and he took care of the rest. Mahir, watching the interview from home, feels a crushing sense of loss as he sees the producer wrap his arms around Asli, realizing that he has truly lost her forever.
Elsewhere, Songul attempts to arrange another tennis session with Gokhan. He offers to find her an instructor, but she insists that she only wants to play with him. Gokhan tries to reassure Songul that there's nothing untoward happening between them. She pleads with him to say something that will convince her otherwise. Gokhan responds with a cryptic remark, telling her that she'll come to him once she finds the answer she's seeking.
Engin pays a visit to Nihal's father to discuss her well-being. He expresses concern that Nihal doesn't seem herself lately. Despite the boat project coming to an end, other loans still loom, preventing her from returning to her normal life. Nihal's father acknowledges his shortcomings as a parent, admitting that he's been more of an immature child since his wife's passing. Engin confesses that he's been devastated since Nihal left for France. They had just graduated and were on the cusp of building the life they had always dreamed of, but she chose to go. Nihal's father urges Engin to be honest and tell him whether he and Nihal are together.
As the Buluts prepare for their final meeting with Nihal, Mahir informs them that Engin has invited them to his house for dinner. While Arda and Songul think it's a terrible idea, Osman advises Mahir to accept the invitation. Meanwhile, Nihal is at home, gazing at the magenta painting as she composes herself for the impending meeting with the Buluts. Berna bursts into her room, hysterical and desperate to talk. She confesses that she's in love with Arda and that she lied about going on a work trip. In reality, she was in Taormina with Arda, and she had asked Osman to arrange the trip for them because she didn't want anyone to know.
Upon hearing Berna's words, Nihal was jolted by such a profound shock that she found herself gasping for breath, her chest heaving with the weight of the revelation. As the episode drew to a close, Nihal positioned herself at the docks, her gaze fixed expectantly on the horizon where the Buluts were due to arrive, all the while overlooking the bustling Baydemirs’ shipbuilding workshop below. With her eyes gently shut, a montage of cherished memories with Osman flickered across her mind's eye, each one a precious gem in the treasure trove of their shared past. Just then, Osman made his appearance, and the scene culminated in a poignant tableau of the two standing face-to-face, their emotions hanging in the delicate balance of the moment.
