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Armando's looking for you.

Please give these to Mr. Armando.

Tell him I assembled individual department reports into one.

I need to leave because my father had a serious emergency.

Please inform him.

Dad, are you OK? Who did this to you?

They took it all, honey.

All of my savings, as well as your mother's.

Here is the assembled report that I prepared.

That report was very well done.

Patricia's doing great. She's very professional.

You should fire Beatriz Rincon.

You stole my report!

I did what?

What did you say, Beatriz?

The report you read at today's meeting was prepared by me.

Not a word of this to Armando. Understood?

You didn't have Betty accompany you to the hospital?

I'm getting my bag, and we're going right now.

You need to be examined by a doctor.

There's no need, Julia. I'm...

I'm fine.

Besides, we're too broke to afford painkillers,

much less a visit to the doctor.

Don't worry about the money.

This is the sort of thing we've been saving for.

For an emergency such as this. Stop being so stubborn.

I was mugged, Julia.

It's my fault those thieves took...

our life savings.

But the money's in the bank.

I withdrew it.

Why?

I'm being sued, Julia.

Our neighbors are suing me

because they didn't get last year's tax refunds.

I relied on a new accounting software, and it failed.

I got them in trouble with the IRS.

It wasn't your fault.

Someone has to... take the blame...

and this time, it was me.

Not only did we lose our money,

but...

I'm also about to lose...

my license.

Julia...

please forgive me!

I'm sorry...

for doing everything wrong!

It's OK, honey.

I'm sorry.

I hope Giovanni doesn't make us look bad tomorrow.

Mr. Roberto deserves the best goodbye ever.

We should stay positive. Giovanni gave us his word.

Hey, hey! He also charged.

He's not such a nice guy. He charged.

He didn't charge that much. If he had,

we wouldn't be able to get Mrs. Margarita a gift.

We can't buy her any random thing.

That's why I say we talk to my friend

who works at that high-end warehouse.

She'll give us the employee discount.

I'll get her a shiny brooch. Something that looks like the real thing.

Betty, come here!

Do you want to know what we're planning for... tomorrow?

What happened to her?

I don't know.

Things just keep going worse for her.

-Why? -I'll tell you. Come here.

Hoping to see someone?

No. No one in particular.

Though I did read that Sarah Jessica, Donatella,

and an outfielder for the Yankees come here.

Don't even think about asking them for an autograph.

I'd obviously ask for a selfie.

Look who's over there!

No, no. Put your hand down.

Why?

It's strange for them to come here.

What's so strange about it?

People eat, Marce. Just like you and me.

Yeah, but Mata is Daniel's man.

Daniel got him a job at V&M.

Just like you got me a job there?

Sorry, Marce, but you're being very paranoid.

I hope so.

I hope that's the case

and Daniel isn't planning anything for tomorrow's meeting.

Hi, Mom. I just got a chance to call. How's Dad?

He told me about the lawsuit.

I thought you trusted me. Why didn't you tell me?

Dad asked me not to tell you, he said he'd settle it.

Yeah? And look at what happened.

I've never seen him like this. He's very depressed.

You have to talk him into going to the doctor.

I will. I promise.

See you tonight.

Bye.

"Nicols, reserve our usual table."

No, Nicolas! She stole my report!

And Armando wouldn't listen to me!

He didn't let me defend myself.

That was because he was upset.

Talk to him after he cools off and explain what she did.

I won't be able to because Marcela was very clear

when she asked me to keep quiet.

"Not a word of this to Armando."

You have no choice but to care less about your job

and let every man fend for themselves.

In other words, you shouldn't give a damn.

If only it were that easy. I can't.

I'll feel guilty, like I'm betraying the company.

Besides, they have very high standards of efficiency.

Your standards are even higher,

and from what you're telling me, they don't appreciate you.

Hi, honey.

Hi.

I just saw your message. What is it?

Tomorrow's a big day. You're being named president.

I know you're excited and you have a lot of plans,

-but be careful. -OK...

Nothing is set in stone yet.

What? I don't know what you mean.

We both know Daniel.

My brother really wanted to be V&M president.

I think he'll try something.

He did what he could. He fought to get the job.

He fought very well, too. I can acknowledge that.

Do you know something I don't?

No, no. I just want you to be careful.

You won the vote,

but nothing is set in stone until it's official.

That's all.

You're finally here! Where were you?

Did you finish analyzing my business plan?

Armand, why didn't you have lunch with Marcela and me?

We went to a great bistro. You must come next time.

Yeah, yeah.

You promised you'd have it ready before the meeting. Where is it?

I was thinking that since Miss Fernandez did so well

in today's meeting, why not have her do it?

She already knows the numbers, right?

I think that's a great idea.

No! No, no!

I can't do it because I have so much work to do.

If you found the time to work on that presentation,

this should be a piece of cake.

I want it ready by tomorrow morning.

Ricky, I'm not in the mood for your nonsense.

Oh, no. I'm sorry, Ricky.

I'm having the worst day ever!

I was planning on celebrating my success at today's meeting,

but I can't because I have no one to celebrate with.

Everyone's got a million things to do!

You poor thing. Say no more.

I'd love to take you out.

Really?

Sure!

I thought we could go to my place and have Chinese.

Fancy Chinese, from Columbia Circle?

Obviously fancy!

I think the situation calls for it, wouldn't you agree, Ricky?

Absolutely.

See you at 7:00 p.m.?

On the dot.

You're so sweet, Ricky.

I know.

See you at 7:00 p.m., then.

OK.

And by 7:30 you'll be working on my report, baby.

Patricia, you are a genius!

How pretty.

Efrain?

What are you doing here?

-I, uh... -No, no!

-You got me a gift? -No, Sofia!

How nice!

Small?

Why didn't you tell me what was going on with your dad?

Because he asked me not to so you wouldn't worry.

OK, but if I'd known, I would've been able to help.

We didn't think things would get so out of control.

The neighbors are suing him.

I was going to find out sooner or later.

Betty, sweetie, you've always trusted me

and you've never kept anything from me.

Tell me, is there anything else I should know?

Yes.

Did you really buy this for me?

Of course.

It's definitely not for me.

That'd be awful.

Doesn't match my skin tone.

Darling, I'm embarrassed to admit it,

but I haven't been a size Small in a very long time.

I'm a Medium, borderline Large.

I didn't notice. Why don't you try it on?

This is like Paris!

The have the most beautiful things here.

The bras fit like a dream and lift you up to here.

Did you pay for my size Small thong already?

Who is this woman?

I think you must be confused.

No, I'm not. Right, lovebug?

Who is she?

This isn't what it looks like.

No, no... Don't touch my husband! He's mine!

I can touch him because he loves the way I touch him.

What? Efrain, what's going on?

Don't touch him. What's going on?

-Wrinkly hag! -What?

This is a public place! Please!

He's with me now because these don't fit you anymore!

It's a Small and your ass is too fat!

Mine is small!

This is a public place, let's go!

-So you're not an executive. -No.

I'm working as a secretary, but...

You know what Dad's like.

Had I told him, he wouldn't have let me do it.

You could be doing something so much better.

No. It's not that simple.

Plus, we needed the money.

And... this face isn't much help.

Again with that?

This isn't a beauty pageant! This is real life!

Your skills, intelligence, education is what matters.

That's not true! That's not it at all!

If I were taller, thinner or prettier,

I'd be treated differently.

Are they treating you poorly?

That doesn't matter.

I can grow at V&M. They have a new president.

I don't want you to put up with their mistreatment.

It'll only be for a while. Until Dad gets out of trouble.

Don't worry about me.

No. I don't agree with this.

What? This much?

You're not Chinatopia! You're too much.

I'm going to go broke!

All right.

Here. Don't make that face.

With those prices, I can't afford to tip.

Go on. Get out of here.

Ow!

You look beautiful.

Thanks. I know.

-This wine is delish. -I know.

I can only have one glass with dinner.

I can't get drunk. I have to do a report for Armand.

No! What is it?

I'll tell you,

but this has to stay between you and me.

She's a cheap prostitute who's going to be with you

until she finds the next fool who'll support her!

Have you looked in a mirror?

You're a mess!

You're old!

And don't even get me started on your pal downstairs!

No offense, but he hasn't seen the light of day in ages!

Wrong! I don't need a pill with Jenny.

She gives me everything you didn't.

-Oh, yeah? -Yeah.

-You don't say! -Yup!

What does she give you that I don't?

Passion!

Life!

She makes me feel young!

You were sucking the life out of me!

I'm glad you caught us!

I'm glad you noticed 'cause I was sick of pretending.

Just so you know, Jenny loves me and I love Jenny.

Get out.

Leave, Efrain.

I never want to see you again.

When that slut leaves you, don't come crawling back because I...

won't be here for you.

Leave.

Get out!

Uh-oh.

We finished the wine.

Already? So soon?

Shame.

I like you, so you can finish it.

That way, I'll get to know all of your secrets.

I don't have any secrets.

No, I'm an open book.

I've told you everything you need to know about me.

I don't believe you.

You haven't told me why you asked me over, for instance.

I asked you over because I think you're... very charming.

And because I wanted to get to know you better...

be your friend...

and...

And?

And I need your help analyzing Armando's business plan.

Please? Pretty please?

Was that it?

No, no. Don't get the wrong idea.

I've been dying to go out with you.

But I'm desperate.

The mustached uggo dumped the work on me.

Help me. Please?

-You want my help? -Uh-huh.

Sure, I'll help you with anything you want.

No!

Ricky, no!

No, no!

Stop. No!

No, no. Stop.

Ricky!

Stop!

All right, all right.

OK, let's do it.

No, no. It's not your job.

No!

No more.

Enough, Betty!

On your résumé it says you're good at financial analysis.

Here. This is my business plan.

What do you want me to do with it?

Analyze it and give me your honest opinion.

I was thinking that since Miss Fernandez did so well

in today's meeting, why not have her do it?

She already knows the numbers.

No, no. I said I wouldn't.

Oh, no! It's 7:45 a.m.!

Hello? Armando?

I told you to be here early! Where are you?

I'm almost there, just a few blocks away.

Traffic's awful, but I'm on my way.

Patricia.

It's late.

The report!

No! Armand's going to kill me!

Where the heck is everyone?

Not even the receptionist is here.

Boss, I couldn't tell you where most of your employees are,

but Aura Maria, the receptionist,

is always very punctual.

She must be around here somewhere.

She's either brewing coffee or in the powder room.

The powder room? Unbelievable!

I should deduct an hour's worth of pay from everyone's salary.

-Hi, Nico. -You finally answered!

I waited for you at the stop as much as I could.

What happened?

I stayed up late doing Armando's report.

Didn't you say you were letting

that Patricia Fernandez handle it so he'd realize

which of the two of you was the smart one?

Yes, I know I said that, but I couldn't be so mean.

Besides, I know how much this means to him.

He has to present it today.

Nicolas, Armando is calling. Bye!

-Hi, Mr. Armando! How are you? -Why aren't you here yet?

I'm on my way! I promise to hurry!

Yes, Mr. Armando...

Hi, Armand!

Don't tell me you spent the night together.

-No! -No way!

-I'm a decent person. -Me too.

We ran into each other in the elevator.

I don't care about your personal lives.

What was the one thing I asked of you?

-What was it? -Coffee?

He drinks tea.

Enough! I asked you to be here early and you show up late and hungover!

Patricia, where's the report I asked you to do?

The report?

Armand, I was very close to finishing it, but didn't.

But give me a week and I'll finish it.

Why not a month?

-That's so much better. -I need it in half an hour!

Half?

I can't trust you because you're inept!

He called me inept!

Get away from me! Get to work before I fire you!

-Don't fire me. -Leave!

Bro, relax already. Take a deep breath.

I'm sure Marcela is worried over nothing.

You'll be named president and Daniel won't get a say.

Act like a president should. Smile, stand up straight,

and don't make a mountain out of molehill.

Daniel won't give up. Actually, be quiet!

You slept with Patricia knowing she had to work

on a report about our business plan.

-Me? -Yes, you.

-Uncle. -Hello.

-Good morning. -How are you?

Step right in.

-Good morning, son. -Good morning.

-Where's your secretary? -She's probably around here somewhere.

Go on.

Good morning.

What's so good about it?

If you're around, nothing.

What happened to you?

Did someone scare you?

No, I just hurried here.

It looks like you ran the New York Marathon.

Almost.

I ran all the way here from Central Station.

Yikes!

Hey, so how's Mr. Armando's mood?

Aura Maria, have Beatriz meet me in my office right now.

Please excuse me. I won't be long.

He wants you in his office ASAP.

Oh, no.

Yes, Mr. Armando?

I've stood up for you when no one else has,

but you've exhausted my patience!

Pack your things and leave that office.

Of course.

What's that?

The report containing my analysis of your business plan.

I took the liberty of making a few corrections.

Excuse me.

Bro, everyone's waiting for you in the conference room.

We've got him, Ricardo!

This is how we'll shut Daniel up.

Where's Patricia? I didn't see her come in.

I didn't either.

We shouldn't worry about Patricia right now.

Armando should be here facing us. Where is he?

Calm down.

He went to get his secretary. He'll be here soon.

What's the matter with you? What's with that attitude?

There's no attitude.

I just want to get started. You'll see why soon.

What are you going to do?

Make a scene because Armando won? Give it up already.

Armando is going to be the company's new president.

That remains to be seen, Marcela.

This is very confusing.

Only its author can understand it.

4% above territorial...

Thank you for everything, Mr. Armando, Mr. Ricardo.

-Goodbye. -Hey, hey.

Where are you going, Beatriz?

Well, you fired me.

What? Have you gone mad?

You have to present your report at the meeting.

But I already packed my things.

No, no, no.

You said I could trust you, didn't you?

Are you going to let me down now, Beatriz?

Sorry. We're ready to get started.

About time, huh?

I thought that for the good of the company

you'd changed your mind about being president.

You wish, huh?

What is Mata doing here?

We're here to name me president. This isn't a business meeting.

I asked him to come along

since we have a few doubts about your business plan.

-Is there a problem? -No.

We were aware of our plan's inconsistencies

and we've corrected them

without having to modify our utility goals.

Beatriz, please explain.

No, no! Unbelievable!

The chief commercial officer and his second-in-command are here,

but we have to listen to your secretary?

Armando, please!

If you had told me, I would've brought my secretary along so they could chitchat.

How about instead you bring me coffee?

Don't go anywhere, Beatriz!

Good morning! Have I missed anything?

Yes, you missed the chance to keep quiet.

Get water and coffee for everyone.

Armando?

He's kidding.

No, I'm not kidding.

Hurry!

The meeting is almost over.

Look!

I made it myself.

It's beautiful.

I hope Giovanni gets here with the mariachi.

Don't you find it strange that Sofia isn't here yet?

There she is!

Yeah!

Mrs. Margarita's gift. Let me see it.

An animal print thong! Nice!

Sofi? Sofi, are you OK?

What's wrong? You look terrible.

Who do we have to beat up?

-Chofis... -Sofi.

What's wrong?

Sofia?

Oh!

This looks delicious!

-Get the scent. -And that does too!

I was starving, babe.

I made it for you, lovebug.

You finally ditched your ex and spent the night with me.

You can't say I don't treat you right.

I know that, lovebug.

I have a huge surprise for you.

-What is it? -Guess.

Is it the phone you promised?

No, no. It's not a phone.

-A next-gen laptop? -Ice cold.

-No, no. -No, no, no!

A German luxury car?

No, no.

What is it, then?

It's nothing material.

It's something I have here and that you have here

because you've been dreaming about it since we met.

You're going to be so happy.

Guess what it is.

Oh, I want so many things that I can't think of anything now.

It's me, lovebug!

Didn't you want me all to yourself?

Well, here I am.

I told Sofia we're in love last night and left her!

-Oh, good! -Happy day, huh?

I'll move in with you after I pick up my things.

You're happy, aren't you?

No, you can't let her steal him away.

If you can't get him back, you make sure he's useless.

I'd kick him down there so he'd always sound like a eunuch.

Exactly.

Enough, girls!

Now's not the time to think about fighting or revenge.

Sofi isn't well.

She needs time to think things over,

to rest, to forgive,

-to move on. -No! No, no!

I'm never forgiving him!

You think I can forgive that fool

after I washed the skid marks out of his underwear

and put up with his farts? Hell no!

Enough, Sofi. I understand.

Why not take a day off?

Use it to relax and think of a way to resolve this.

You know, Ines is right.

When it comes to divorce, money is the only saving grace.

You can't lose your job.

Yeah, but I'll have to be a mom and dad to my kids now

because of that disgusting, hairy bastard.

I feel terrible!

Finance costs were adjusted from 6.9

to 8.3% of the US Prime Rate.

We increased that projection by 2.4% to account for inflation.

Very good. Beatriz is it?

It doesn't matter.

I'm glad you did your homework, but you're calculating the US Prime Rate

at an overage of 4.75% when it should be at 6%.

Sorry, Mr. Mata, but you're wrong.

Pardon?

I don't mean to be rude,

but the Federal Open Market Committee

voted to keep the Fed Funds between 1.5 and 1.75%.

Many Wall Street banks, including our issuing bank,

project the US Prime Rate to be between 4.75 and 5%

by December of this year.

If you don't believe me, we can call any bank to confirm.

No, that won't be necessary. Thank you.

But the LIBOR Rate doesn't include the variations

the Committee predicted for this year.

If your plan considers exports and debt accrued in euros,

then you should know that keeping a fixed rate

will be a great, huge, colossal risk!

Enough, Mata!

It'll be a great risk after six months.

Well, this was done to protect our budget.

We'll use a fixed US Prime Rate of 4.75%

so we'll also be protected from LIBOR's volatility.

Furthermore, we added a currency exchange contract

that'll protect us from any future devaluation.

Hold it right there, miss.

You can't ignore the effect of the euro's currency exchange

with the European's Union decision to adjust the LIBOR rate

and it's daily effect on the US Prime Rate.

If, as a financier, you don't know that the EU

doesn't set the LIBOR rate and that the US Prime Rate

depends on the Fed and doesn't vary daily, then...

That is, the US prime rate is calculated in dollars, not euros.

I think it's a little worrying that you don't know that.

Daniel, quit trying to make Betty stumble.

She knows exactly what she's talking about.

Carry on, Betty.

Thank you.

This proves the goals of our business plan are intact.

$44 million in sales,

$20.6 million in gross profit,

$7 million in net profit

and a financial expense of $3.6 million.

This proves we should take controlled risks

like the ones proposed by Mr. Armando

in order to grow and expand.

If we focus on the strengths of the plan and not its weaknesses,

we give ourselves the chance to help the company grow.

Thank you very much.

Very good!

Very good, Betty!

Excellent job. Very good.

Let's sign to make you president.

You were right about Betty. It wasn't just a whim.

Told you. Beatriz is brilliant and very helpful.

Good. I'm very happy, son.

This is it. You're in charge now.

I'm passing on a debt-free, problem-free company to you.

I hope you'll keep it that way.

I know you don't trust my plan fully, but I know I'll do well.

I haven't worked here for the last six years

just because I'm your son. I've made a place for myself.

I won't give anyone the pleasure of seeing me leave.

I'm scared you'll get in trouble to protect your ego.

You don't need to tell me that.

When I started this company 35 years ago, we had a lot of serious problems,

but I was always able to sleep at night, and do you know why?

Because I played clean. I was transparent and honest.

I knew that sooner or later, I'd find the answer to my problem.

If I didn't, I'd lose everything.

But I wasn't going to lose my freedom, integrity or prestige.

Yes, I know you're a righteous man.

In this business, like in any other,

when you do something illegal, you get in a lot of trouble

and you drag a lot of people down with you.

That pressure will keep you up at night.

And you'll end up fleeing the country or in prison.

Why are you telling me all this?

I've never considered or been a part of any dirty deals.

Oh, son, the opportunities are there.

They present themselves when you need them most.

If you don't learn to turn them down, you'll be in trouble.

Why don't you sue him for child support?

Stop it, Aura Maria!

I haven't said anything wrong. I know what I'm talking about.

She got married, but I never had that chance.

I've never seen a dollar from my son's father.

That's true, Ines.

Plus, she can't be dumb enough to let him keep all the money.

-He makes a lot, right? -Yeah.

At least when compared to what I make here.

He makes good money,

but if I made what that idiot Patricia Fernandez makes...

-Don't. -... it'd be a different story.

Wouldn't everyone be better off?

Yeah.

It sucks that we work so hard

and that she makes three times what we make.

Patricia Fernandez, right?

Yeah!

Congratulations, Mr. President!

V&M is yours now!

-Bottoms up. -Let's intertwine arms.

This success was the result of our teamwork!

Yes, yes, yes!

If only I could've taken pictures of Mata's face

while Betty did her presentation.

We knocked it out of the park. We're the best!

The best team ever!

Betty, where were you? Come here!

We get mariachis?

We get mariachis, bro!

-Come on. -Come on, Betty!

Bravo!

Bravo.

Come here, sweetheart.

Thank you.

Thank you so much, everyone.

This is very difficult, isn't it?

We've spent years fighting for this company.

But everything comes to an end.

I want you to know that we never saw you as employees.

-No. -You're family.

Thank you.

On behalf of everyone, I'd like to say

that we love you very much and that we'll miss you very much,

sir, Mrs. Margarita. I really love you so much!

Thank you.

We got you a little something.

If you don't like it, you can exchange it.

I'm so sad!

-This is for you. -Thank you.

I'm going to miss you so much!

I'm going to miss you, too!

Thank you.

Well... this has been very touching.

-Cheers! -Cheers, everyone.

The horror!

Why don't we sing one more song?

My boys!

V&M no longer stands for Valencia and Mendoza.

It stands for Vedettes and Mariachis.

Have you seen Betty?

I want to thank her for her hard work.

You can do that later. Let's celebrate.

Home.

You got time to grab a cup of coffee with me?

No. Thank you, but no.

Could I at least offer you a ride?

No, I live far away from here.

Even better. We'll have plenty of time to chat.

Believe me, this will interest you.

Go ahead. Trust me.

It'll be fun. Go on.

It's OK. Nothing's going to happen to you.

Please.

-Wilson. -Sir?

-Did Betty leave? -Just now.

She left with Mr. Daniel Valencia.

This is my office.

If you agree, this can be your new place of employment.

Beatriz, you're very valuable,

and I'd like to have you as my right hand.

Excuse me? What did you say?

You heard me.

Say goodbye to your lousy secretary's salary.

You went to school to be successful.

All you have to do is work for my firm as a senior investment analyst.

You'll have your own office in Manhattan

and enormous growth opportunities.

Wasn't that your dream, Beatriz?