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8 MONTHS BEFORE THE TRIBUTE

Mr. Novak, we've been in here for three hours.

My opinion remains the same.

Six million for 15 % of my company

is not a large enough amount of money, it is basically an insult.

Nevertheless, you have not moved from here.

Listen, you are more interested in selling than I am in buying.

Is this your new negotiation strategy?

Making it look like you're doing me a favor?

It won't work. I know my worth.

Listen.

Your company is at the technological vanguard.

That is true. However, we both know

that tomorrow the Chinese

may come up with a much cheaper product

and your company will suffer a very, very dramatic fall.

That's why you want to sell fast.

And I am willing to collaborate, as long as...

the numbers are reasonable, of course.

Because none of us are philanthropists, are we?

I won't give my company away over a suspicion, Mr. Novak.

I hope you have a better offer.

How does 30 million for 51 % sound like?

She is my daughter Stella.

I think jet lag has confused her.

I slept all flight long.

Don't stand up, please.

30 million for the 51 %? Do you mean that?

Shouldn't we discuss this privately?

We don't need to discuss this privately.

It is a unique opportunity.

Mr. Frost represents future and we have to rise to the occasion.

But... are you sure about this?

Very sure.

As you can see, your worries are over.

Sign this and you'll be the richest man in his 30s in the country.

I will sign if we add...

one of those penthouses you're building in Dubai.

This is enough.

- The meeting is over. - We still have something.

No. No, no, honey, no.

There's always a beginning and an end, and we're at the end.

Are you breaking a 30-million-deal over a penthouse?

The conversation is over.

Azarías!

Yes, sir?

Drive Mr. Frost to the airport.

Use the new car.

- The new car? - I'm sure he'll love it.

It's my pleasure.

Why don't you come with me?

I'm sure we can come to an agreement.

I won't go with you. My daughter maybe.

My daughter will go with you to the airport with the first offer.

So you have time to think about it

before you make it to the airport.

Alright.

No resentment.

Of course.

Please.

Thanks.

I love this car.

Look, the seat can automatically be adjusted

so as to receive a massage on your neck and back.

- Fucking great! - Relax and enjoy it.

You'll have a unique experience. Trust me.

So, Mrs. Novak?

Are you sure you don't have an extra penthouse?

We could close the deal right now, it's best for everyone, hmm?

I am sure.

Alright.

- Hello, Dad. - Hello, honey.

Yes, I'm afraid Mr. Frost and I couldn't reach to an agreement.

It wasn't your fault. You've done it very well.

If it hadn't been for that ambitious prick,

we could be selling the company tomorrow for an extra 20 %.

Right, thanks.

In a moment you'll see Azarías

looking at you through the rear-view mirror.

Stay alert, something is going to happen.

Has he done it?

Yes.

Good.

Are you entering a tunnel?

Yes.

What's going on?

Excuse me, I think we got a flat tire.

You must be joking.

Uh... I can't lose my flight, huh?

Don't worry, I'll take care.

What's going on, Dad?

Listen to him, he has something important to say.

Mrs. Novak, get out of the car one moment, please.

I need the toolbox.

Get off the car and go as far away as possible.

You have two options now, honey.

The first one is to look back

and watch something unpleasant but necessary.

- One second. - The second option is

to carry on with your former life.

But I have been so happy with you...

You've done it so well...

I love you so much that it doesn't matter.

The second option is more reasonable.

Open the door!

Azarías! Stop!

What are you doing, Azarías? Open the door, you're killing him!

You're killing him, Azarías!

Dad... Please tell him to stop.

Please tell him to stop. He's killing him!

- Please! - Stella, calm down.

I know what you're thinking. You're right, that's the right thing.

But you know what?

Power isn't inherited. Power...

is protected.

- Get out, please. - No, please, please.

Please, please, please.

I told you this was going to be a unique experience.

And tomorrow... We want the contracts signed, please.

Stella.

THE TRIBUTE

- Dad? - Mmm?

What are you doing?

All the guests are downstairs.

They can wait!

Besides, being punctual is so tacky.

Come on. Let's go.

There you go.

You look so handsome.

Right. I know you tell that to everyone.

Not everyone. Come on!

Let's go.

At least pretend to be surprised.

One moment. One photo, please.

What did the doctor tell you about whisky?

The doctor is drinking all the bottles!

- It can't be that bad. - Come on, Dad.

Who are you looking for?

Him.

Stella, I want you to meet Saúl Morvan, renown writer.

And author of my memoirs.

Nice to meet you, ma'am.

No need for formalities.

I've heard so much about you.

I would love to say the same.

Have I read anything yours?

Sure, but under a different name.

Saúl is a ghostwriter.

I'm guessing you're not telling me the name.

If I did, I'd have to kill you.

Let's say hi to the guests.

- Let's say hi to the guests! - If you'll excuse us.

Excuse me. I have to take this call.

But don't leave, I'd like to continue our conversation.

Yes, Inspector.

Salazar, I have news.

Tell me then.

Stella hasn't been hospitalized.

She's not home either

and there's no records that she's taken a train, boat, plane, nothing.

It's like she vanished from Earth.

Any odd movement in her bank accounts?

None. But she's someone with unlimited resources.

Can't you see?

If she doesn't want us to find her, we'll struggle.

- I may be able to help you. - What do you mean?

I have bumped into Saúl Morvan at the hospital,

Mr. Novak's biographer.

- He was present at the tribute. - I know who he is.

I've been trying to locate him for hours.

- Keep him there, I'm on my way. - Wait!

What for? He could have important information for the case.

Listen. If you take him to an interrogation room,

he probably won't say a word.

Or worse, he may use his right not to testify.

That is happening and you know that.

Give me some time.

Keep looking for Stella and collecting evidence.

I'll keep you posted.

Alright.

Don't make me call you

to find out you're talking to a witness.

Sure thing, Inspector. Thanks.

What can you tell me about Stella Novak?

What do you want to know?

Anything that can explain

why her whereabouts are unknown right now.

Well, Stella had already taken her father's place

leading the Novaks empire.

Why would she attack her family?

My guts tell me

that behind that all powerful woman's mask she hides something.

Stella Novak...

didn't have an easy life, as it may appear.

What do you mean?

Adolfo...

had a soft spot for Stella

and she adored her father.

But her relationship with Norma was never good.

- Her disorder didn't help much. - No...

What happened? Huh?

What's all this? Have you done it? Move aside.

Why do you always have to make a mess? Huh?

What are you doing? Why is everything so dirty?

Clean it up! Now!

Take this and clean it!

- It's my birthday cake. - Ah, a...

Unbelievable...

This is unbelievable! Fani!

Fani didn't help me, I did this alone.

She didn't help you?

And why did you do all this? Have I given you permission?

Huh? You're always trying to get on my nerves.

It was a surprise. Do you like it?

Do you know what's the surprise?

The surprise is how dumb you are.

- What's going on? - I don't understand.

What's going on?

What's going on? Look at your daughter!

- Look what she's doing! - Are you OK?

Yes... Everything's a mess all the time!

Let's all calm down.

I'm calm, but look at your daughter!

Always with that face and those eyes!

You're always staring at me from the corners.

Come on, go...

Where are you going? Go! Vai!

- Stop! - Go!

- Stop! - You're telling me to stop?

- Stop. - Let go of me!

- It's her birthday. - Look at the mess she's made.

- Let go of me! - Stop it!

- She had serious crisis. - It's always me.

This wasn't easy to understand for a kid her age.

- Do you understand? No. - Alright, honey.

- What? - It's alright.

No, no, no, no!

- Please. - Listen to me, I am alright!

Don't touch me!

- Mr. Novak... - Calm down.

You are a coward! You promised me!

- You promised me! Let go of me! - Calm down.

- Let go of me! Who's paying you? - Calm down, please.

- I'm sorry, honey. - I can pay you.

- How much does he pay you? - Easy.

I could pay you more.

I'm fine, really. I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine!

Coward!

Let go of me!

I'll pay you more. Let go of me, let go of me!

Luckily she had Paula.

The gardener's daughter.

She got along great with Stella.

Here, this is for you.

I love it, thanks.

Look what she does when you pull this.

Go away!

Hi... Hey.

How's my birthday girl, huh?

Look what Paula has gifted me.

So pretty.

She looks like you. Mmm?

I hope you don't mind.

No, not at all. But you didn't have to do it.

She has everything, but I wanted her to have something from me.

I'm sorry your father has to leave us.

- I won't find anyone like him. - Are you leaving?

Stella, look...

Since Mom is a bit sick,

why don't you come to my office?

- We'll spend the day together. - Can Paula come?

I don't know, honey.

Can she?

- Of course I can. - Yay!

We have a deal.

I'll see you outside in ten minutes, OK?

Two vodkas.

Shh. Don't worry.

Don't be scared.

Azarías.

Happy to see me?

Of course I'm happy to see you.

I'm just... I'm surprised to see you here.

You're always like a gift to me.

Even though I never know how much is going to cost me.

My father didn't tell me you were coming.

I don't know how he's managed to get me out.

But I guess that... makes this experience even more interesting.

Don't you think?

I'm sorry I haven't visited you in all this time.

Jail is a place for thinking.

Not receiving visitors.

And it's definitely not a place for you.

Have they treated you well?

Exactly as they have to.

With respect.

That doesn't surprise me at all.

Hey.

You look very handsome.

Do I?

You're such a bad liar.

You're such a bad liar!

Right?

But I have to admit that I like hearing you say it.

I'll get my father.

- See you later? - Sure.

Azarías?

Coming!

Alright.

Good morning, Miss Novak.

- Good morning, Azarías. - Good morning.

What do you think?

It's Lusitano.

The Portuguese Kings battle horse.

Warrior soul. And noble heart.

Exactly what my dad says about you.

Around 450 kilos.

Do you like it?

Strong neck.

Arched.

Azarías?

I've asked you if you like it.

More than most people.

More than me?

It's a gift from my father.

Great. You have no more excuses not to ride, huh?

A gift for you.

For me?

I love the faces you make. That's why I wanted to give it to you.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Thank you, Miss Novak.

You deserve this.

But, besides that toxic relationship with her mother,

Stella had many people who loved her.

Detective,

you can't underestimate

the effect that a mother can have on her daughter.

Norma's shadow was very long.

Why don't you order a desert, honey? If you want to.

I prefer eating from his plate.

I'm so lucky I've met you.

She's lucky too, huh.

You arrived at a moment of her life when you can help her.

I just took her some coffees to the library.

Being a cum laude graduate

in Finance and International Relationships is all hers.

She has the businesswoman genes in her blood.

Speaking of that!

What are you doing?

I'm calling Dad, maybe he can arrive on time for coffee.

He won't pick up. Arabs allow

no phones in the meetings.

They use frequency inhibitors, they're obsessed with security.

We set the lunch for today because you two could come.

I wanted you to meet Willy.

Certo, but I'm sure there will be more occasions, right?

Don't worry, Norma.

But it's true I wanted to talk to him about a professional matter.

Is it about Saxton? Saxton Capital?

How do you know?

I know many things, Willy.

You... You've been working very hard for two years.

And they have given you a seven-figures-account

for you to handle it.

You are well informed.

We're specifically looking for profitable businesses

so as to invest in my international clients portfolio.

I would have liked to start in Spain and...

that's why I wanted to ask Mr. Novak for advice.

Cereal sustainable farming.

What?

Don't look at me like that.

90 % of your father's investments go through me

before being effective.

I don't think this is the time or place.

- No. - Never mind, let her talk.

Amore mia.

What do you mean?

The European Union has created some funds,

or is going to create them,

so as to encourage cereal sustainable farming.

With more than 300 hectares lands,

100 % of the production gets subsidized,

you're extent to pay taxes

and you start having benefits before even selling a grain.

But you need a huge investment on land for that.

Of course, I wouldn't invest less than... 40 million.

If I were you,

I would ask a credit to the bank to do it personally.

Excuse me, I have to take this call.

Excuse me.

Wow. You're mom's so cool.

It's an incredible idea.

Willy, don't rush, my mother talks

as if she knew everything, but she doesn't.

Listen.

Study everything well before doing anything, OK?

I've studied it.

- Willy, promise me. - I promise.

Stella ended up inheriting her father's business empire.

But that wasn't her first choice.

When you're the first-born of a powerful family as the Novaks,

you only have two options.

Following the established path or rebelling against it.

She started with a more creative but less glamorous job.

She opened a catering company with a friend.

Perfect. Ready?

Wait, I have to tidy all of this up or my mother...

Stella, I wanted to thank you for your effort.

Did you think I wouldn't take this seriously?

I thought it was just a whim you'd forget about,

but I was wrong.

- You've done an amazing job. - "We have."

We have. Anyway, let's get to business now.

Shall we?

Let's go!

Is the aftertaste lemon?

It's lime citric caviar.

Its sourness gives more depth to the caramel scallop.

It combines perfectly

with the softness and elegance of the Aix-en-Provence.

What if I preferred red wine?

In that case I'd suggest combining this 1994 Marqués de Gaspar

with the Peking duck and apple compote mini brochette.

It melts in your mouth.

We always try joining a Spanish element with an international one.

It's perfect for official receptions.

You know who I am.

Carmen Ruano, from Flash Communication.

Your company organizes every governmental event.

Serious and boring stuff.

Maybe it's a good moment to give a fun note through food.

Disgusting!

This chicken is raw, honey.

That's impossible. Please, lower your voice.

It's dangerous serving this chicken.

Do you know how many bacteria

may have contaminated it?

Ew, gross. I have the aftertaste. Carmen, open the napkin.

Thank you. Ew! Disgusting!

Thank goodness this happened today.

And not at the Dutch consul's reception.

- You know how he is. - Yes, I know.

Forgive my daughter, Carmen.

She should be going out and dating boys

instead of playing in the kitchen.

If you'll excuse me.

- Tell Adolfo I said hi. - I will.

Ciao, arrivederci, Carmen.

The wine is excellent, girls.

Where is she going?

Honey, calm down.

This is a party.

I wish I could.

Why didn't you tell me you were inviting them?

Let's talk in my office.

Sure.

Mr. Novak.

I wanted to thank you

for such a generous, yet unexpected, invitation.

It's an honor, Detective.

- Have fun. - Don't worry, I will.

It's an impressive party.

- My father deserves everything. - Of course. Of course he does.

Excuse me. I don't want to keep you longer.

- Mrs. Novak. - Detective.

- Sir. - Thanks.

Come in. Come in, Dad.

I'd like to talk to my father if you don't mind.

Let him in.

Perfect.

I rather we'd talk alone.

He won't listen to anything he doesn't know.

Close the door and come in, honey. Take a seat.

Don't worry, you won't notice I'm here.

Your mother...

would have been very proud

of everything you have achieved, Stella.

Carlos, please, will you bring me the newspaper?

- Of course, Mrs. Novak. - Thanks.

Honey, do you know that meeting for coffee is an excuse people use

to meet and interact with each other?

Sorry.

- Here it is. - Thanks.

- Anything else? - No. Thank you.

I was texting one of Willy's friends.

I haven't heard from him since yesterday.

I get it, I would hide too.

What do you mean?

The European Union has decided to invest in telecoms

at the last moment.

I get it, it's a booming sector.

What?

They're not investing in cereal farming?

That's what it seems.

Willy's fund investors must be pissed.

I would... I would be too.

They must have lost a lot of money. A lot.

He asked for a credit as you told him to, Mom.

- His parents cosigned it. - What?

I said nothing. I just made a suggestion.

- And I'm not sure I did. - Unbelievable!

Willy?

Stella, I screwed up and I can't fix it.

- Are you at home? - Yes, I'm home.

OK, I'm on my way.

Listen, I've read the newspaper.

It's not your fault, OK?

- Calm down, it's not your fault. - It is, I screwed up.

This can't be fixed.

How could they do this to me?

I thought you'd care about me, that I meant something to you.

I don't know what you mean, of course I care.

Stella, I have lost everything! Everything! I'm broke, dammit!

I'm broke! I have nothing, dammit!

I have nothing!

It was peanuts for them.

Nothing would have changed.

Listen to me. You're not alone, OK?

We'll fix this. My parents have money, OK?

Your parents? Shut up!

Your parents screwed me up.

That can't be. Willy, you're very nervous. I'm almost there.

Do you know what they did? They didn't tell me.

They invested in technology to become richer.

Listen, Stella.

You Novaks are a fucking cancer.

I'm at your door, open up.

Willy?

Willy?