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Mr. Armando!

You came, Mr. Armando!

`I was with Marcela at a party, but I couldn't stop thinking

about coming here to congratulate you.

So you left your fiancée... for me?

When you say it like that, you make me feel guilty.

But we're not doing anything wrong, are we?

No, no. Not at all.

So... do you think it would be wrong of us to dance?

Dance?

-You and me? -Yes.

No, no that's not wrong, either.

Betty, you sure can dance.

-Me? -Yes.

You know, I just realized something.

What?

I love being with you.

I...

I feel the same way about you, Mr. Armando.

I love being with you.

Girl, you're losing it.

Poor thing.

Where's Beatriz?

It's strange that you didn't invite her,

since lately you can't seem to tear yourself away from her.

Honey, please.

We're at a party, and I don't want to fight.

I'm not picking a fight. I speak the truth.

She's like your shadow.

You want to talk? Let's talk.

Beatriz proved today that I can trust her, and I value that.

Your brother, on the other hand...

Was protecting the company's interests.

If he cares so much, he should let me do my job.

I mean, just look at all the time we wasted today.

You're right.

But if things had been different,

he would've saved you from a huge problem.

That wasn't the case, though.

He needs to understand that I have everything under control.

Please set some boundaries.

I will.

But you're also going to set boundaries with Beatriz.

I trust you, but I don't trust her.

Beatriz isn't a threat to the company.

But she's a threat to us. We always argue because of her.

All right, honey. Let's enjoy our night.

We're here now.

Let's use this opportunity to start from scratch.

Let's have fun.

That woman probably fooled Armando.

She was definitely, most definitely, going to pocket the money.

You were used to set me up.

Can't you see I'm busy? Leave already.

I don't need you here anymore. Please leave.

You're no longer welcome in this office.

Sir, I need and require a job.

You promised me a job in this company.

If you were of use, but you're of no use to me, Mata.

I can continue to be of use. I can help you, sir.

And just so you know,

I haven't had any employment opportunities

since I was fired from V&M.

Don't you get it?

Get out.

So, I was thinking that once you're done eating,

we could go to your apartment.

My apartment?

No. Again?

I'm not ugly. Or desperate.

If you don't like the plan, we can change it.

I don't like your plan.

We always go to my apartment.

It's like you're ashamed of being seen with me in public.

How can you say that? You're beautiful, but...

Yes... but no.

We're not going back to my apartment again.

Why can't you take me to SoHo, to you apartment?

-My apartment? -Uh-huh.

Nope. No, no can do.

I'm very messy,

and the cleaning lady hasn't been by in a week.

Right.

Tough luck, huh?

I'm going back to my apartment on my own.

We're leaving.

Have fun. Are you going somewhere after this?

Yes. We're going to SoHo.

You're a great dancer.

Hey!

Don't touch me again! I don't want to dance with you!

-Hey, come on. -No! Stop!

-Hey, hey! -Hey!

Giovas, don't. No fighting.

Leave. I don't want to dance with you.

Are you OK?

I'm fine! You didn't have to get involved.

What do you mean? That guy...

"That guy" nothing!

Look, leave me alone.

There's nothing going on between us,

and there never will be. I don't want to go out with you!

Wow!

This is what you call messy?

Your apartment is amazing! I mean, wow!

It's di-vine!

The cleaning lady probably came by.

And thank you.

Would you like something to drink?

Uh-huh.

I can see it now.

All of my things would go great in here!

Just kidding!

I'm obviously not going to move in here with you... yet.

But I should.

I'm this close to living under a bridge.

Don't say that, Patty Cakes.

It's true.

I can't make ends meet with what I make at V&M.

I owe three months of association fees, and my electricity was shut off.

I'm very sorry, Patty Cakes.

Fortunately, I know the best way to make your troubles disappear.

You're going to loan me money?

You're going to give it to me!

Ricky.

Ricky!

Oh, Ricky!

Hey,

if we're going to be so glum, we should get drunk.

-Yeah! -Waiter!

-Bring another bottle over! -Two!

Sofia, we should go.

-Come on. -Alcohol isn't the answer.

Let's leave, already.

-If you go, I go. -Sure.

Let's go.

Fine! Let's go.

If you go, I go.

Let's go.

Hold on.

I want to say goodbye to the happy couple.

I'm fine.

Sofia, wait!

Hey!

Damn!

After-party at my house!

Good thing you don't like to drink!

Over the lips, over the gums.

Look out, stomach. Here it comes.

-Hey, don't! -No, Betty!

We're all leaving now. You want to end up like Sofia?

-No, no. -No!

She's not waking up till tomorrow afternoon.

Leave her be.

Hey. How are you?

Honey!

-How are you? -Good.

What happened to her?

Long story. I'll tell you later.

-Can you help me with her? -Yes.

Who's coming with us?

Sofia should be the one to go.

We'll figure out how to get home later.

Sure. Come on, Sofi.

Watch her head.

Come on. We got it.

Good luck! Don't drink!

Alcohol is bad!

-Come on. -We're leaving?

-Did you get the check? -Yeah.

What happened to her?

All right, ladies. I'm taking off.

How are you getting home?

I have a ride.

See you.

I'm calling a taxi.

Who needs to be dropped off first?

Get Betty home first. She's very drunk!

No! I'm fine!

-You can go. -No way!

What will your folks say if you show up alone

and in this state?

My dad's a cool old man. I get it from him.

In fact, I can tell you what he'll say.

Well, isn't this nice!

My daughter is a studious, hard-working young lady.

She's never drank in her life, and now look at the state she's in.

I never had a drink because I'm buring.

What was that?

I never had a drink because I'm buring.

No, not "buring." It's boring.

You're not boring. You're responsible.

Unlike this lot, who go from one club to the next.

My good sir, if I may interject...

No, no! For starters, I'm not your anything!

Sit down, be quiet.

I'm not your good sir. I'm my daughter's good sir.

Cuquito?

Found you.

Hello!

How are you?

Guess what.

Today was the best day of my life.

I told Mr. Armando the truth,

that I'd taken a bribe,

and he understood!

Cuco, he understood!

He understood and said it was fine

because of what Dad was going through.

I mean, he's the best person ever.

Armando Mendoza knows he can count on me.

And although we're not together...

He's not with me, but I am with him.

I am his.

And I promise to be loyal to him.

I will look after him and his...

because I love him.

I love him!

I love him with everything I've got.

Mr. Armando, wherever you are, I love you.

I love you.

Good morning.

No, don't get up.

I have everything you need. I brought you breakfast.

What did I do to deserve this?

Better yet, what did you do?

What have you done?

You've been by my side in good times and bad.

And there's been plenty of the latter.

Believe me, this is what I want.

I don't know when we lost this amidst all the work.

It will always be like this.

The company, the collection, and we are doing well.

I'm sure things will continue to get better and better.

More lemon?

No, but I could use a new head.

Make sure your dad doesn't notice you're hungover.

If he does, he'll be furious.

Betty!

A little lady who shows up whenever she wants

and in the worst of states.

That's the sad truth!

Enough!

What matters is that she was celebrating with her friends.

What friends?

The prize jewel who was going to take a bribe

is probably among them.

So? Did she take it?

No. I advised her to turn it down.

Good.

I imagine her parents must be very proud of her.

Very proud.

Here's your coffee. Sit down.

What's this for? What's in Central Park?

Is that Venus' forest? Where are you, beautiful Patty?

You're going to be the mother of my children...

Where is this?

I have painkillers here.

No!

You're a bunch of copycats.

Sunglasses, water bottles.

It's a shame you lack both my presence and my style.

Oh, I get it! You're hungover!

In that case, I'll ask Mr. Smith what he thinks

about you coming to work drunk.

And I'll tell him you come to work like this every day.

That's not true.

No, no, Pathetic Patty.

You show up with sunglasses and a water bottle every day.

True.

You're gossips who always keep track of what I do.

You should get to work.

I've given it some thought,

and I'm going to create the other company.

We have no choice, Ricardo.

Just remember we can't appear as its owners.

Yes, I know.

Its owner must be someone who has nothing to do with us.

Someone we can trust implicitly and who won't set us up.

There's a lot of money involved,

so only someone with great values, who won't be tempted

and will be loyal to us.

Good morning, Mr. Armando.

Betty?

Betty.

Good morning, Beatriz. How'd you sleep?

Horizontally, sir.

Beatriz, I really like your sunglasses.

Have you ever been told you look like Audrey Hepburn?

Audrey Hepburn?

I haven't, but thank you. I'm a fan.

Of Audrey's. Not yours.

Ricardo, don't you have a conference call to make?

Oh, yes. To Singapore?

Singapore, Texas.

Isn't it amazing how there's a Singapore, Texas?

They make amazing buttons, by the way.

Later, Audrey.

I really like Mr. Ricardo.

Beatriz, why are you wearing sunglasses?

Oh! Sorry.

I went out to celebrate my promotion with my coworkers yesterday...

Oh! Why didn't you invite me?

I didn't think you'd want to come.

I'll forgive you under one condition.

Have breakfast with me. Let's celebrate your promotion.

Yes, sir. Let me drop my stuff off.

Go on. I'll wait here.

Chicken noodle soup for your hangover.

Oh, Giovas, you read my mind. Thank you.

I do it for the company, you know.

How shameful!

The face of V&M looks so pitiful.

Please don't lecture me. I feel awful.

You deserve it, too.

That's what you get for flirting

and dancing with the first guy that comes your way.

You're so possessive. No, thank you.

-No, no. -I don't want it!

Forget what you want! You need it!

Get a load of that. Hungover and proud.

Eat up, Nicolas. Are you just having coffee?

I shouldn't stuff myself when I'm not burning the calories.

Things must be bad if the glutton is turning down food.

Yeah, but...

It's not like you planned on staying there forever.

No, but I wasn't planning on losing my job overnight.

Come sell tamales with us.

We might even become a franchise.

I don't think selling tamales is for me.

I'm more into technology and programming.

Let him be.

You know what he's like, and you keep pestering him.

Well, I'm off.

I'm meeting with a friend who owns a cell phone shop.

He might hire me.

Go for it. Tell us about it when you get back.

Wow! It reeks of alcohol.

Don't you realize that you're the face of V&M?

You could've put cucumber slices on your eyes

to reduce the swelling or something.

But you had fun, didn't you?

Who asked you?

Hello.

Hi, Catalina Escarpa.

Hi.

-I know you. -Yeah?

You're Shannon De Lima.

-How are you? -Well.

Pleased to meet you.

Patricia, I didn't know you worked here.

-She started yesterday. -She's new.

That's great.

V&M girls are known for their solidarity and friendship.

I'm sure they welcomed you with open arms.

You have no idea.

We love her so much.

So very much.

Shannon and I were having coffee,

and she insisted on tagging along.

And here we are.

Wonderful! Welcome. I'm Patricia Fernandez.

I'll kiss you again.

My pleasure.

As you can see, I'm V&M's resident pretty girl.

You and I are going to take a selfie together.

-Sure. -Us, too!

-No. -Yeah, sure.

Catalina Escarpa. You're a sight for sore eyes.

-Ricardo. -Shannon De Lima.

As beautiful as always.

Thank you.

Would it be forward of me

to ask you to join me for coffee in my office?

Not as long as the person asking is a handsome gentleman.

What a coincidence. I happen to be just that.

Unfortunately, we're meeting with Hugo, aren't we?

And he's waiting on us. Let's go.

Hugo can wait. He's not going anywhere.

My selfie comes first. Come on, Shannon.

Yeah, everybody.

Shannon, meet me at Hugo's. Don't be long.

You're so pretty.

Excuse me.

We all say Shannon on the count of three.

One, two, three!

Shannon!

Betty, I'm pleased we can have this time to ourselves.

Imagine how I feel.

Listen, we've been very close lately,

and I've been thinking about an offer I have for you.

I've been really thinking it over, and if you agree...

Yes!

I'm sure you'll want to hear what I'm going to offer first

before giving me an answer.

Betty, this is very important for the company.

Uh-huh. What is it?

Do you know how to create a company?

Yes, sir. Why?

Well, I need you to set up a company for me.

I want you to register it, form it,

and oversee its creation.

Sure.

I'll need its name, names of the partners,

its initial capital...

-Sure. -Its purpose.

It should have very broad objectives.

You can use commerce, investment, whatever you want.

The initial investment will be Massu's five million.

It'll only have one owner and no partners.

I thought about naming it BAR Fashion.

Bar? As in a bar?

No, no.

"B" as in Beatriz, "A" as in Aurora, "R" as in Rincon.

You want... me to be the owner of the company?

Yes, exactly. Exactly.

I don't know what to say, Mr. Armando.

Why can't you or Ms. Marcela be its owners?

Because we're putting V&M in grave danger.

I don't know how we'll fare with the next collection.

As you know, I'm not V&M's only partner.

There are several shareholders.

We're playing with money that isn't ours.

I want to find a way to preserve that money

in case something were to happen...

God willing it won't.

If something does happen,

I can answer to the shareholders with it.

I understand, but why me?

Because it needs to be a real company,

a legally constituted company.

Yes? Yes.

Don't look at me like that. You can trust me.

I'm asking you to set it up how you want.

Your rules, not mine.

Do you think I'm getting you in trouble?

Betty, please trust me.

I do trust you...

I... I'll set up the company.

I said it before, and I'll say it again.

I'm going to help you.

Thank you, Betty! Really.

You don't know how much this means to me.

Thank you.

Don't tell me you left the beautiful Shannon De Lima

with the hairy beasts that make up the Sad Platoon.

Please don't call them that.

Shannon is on her way.

She stayed to take a few pictures with them.

Pictures?

They'll steal her beauty and soul.

She'll become a hairy beast, too.

Quit being so dramatic, and show me your new designs.

I hear they're incredible!

You can't expect less from the amazing Hugo.

I can't show you the dresses, but I can show you my sketches.

After you.

Thank you, love.

Wait for me. You walk too fast.

Touch this fabric. Allow yourself to touch it.

My sketches are over here.

Look at them, and be honest with me.

Don't lie to me.

If you don't like them, I'll set them on fire

and go live in a cave as a hermit.

You're too classy to live in a cave, darling.

Do you like them or not?

I love them.

I really like you and Marcela.

Did I tell you? I'm designing her wedding gown.

Incredible! She's getting married before you are!

Never!

Fabio! Fabi!

Come here, honey.

I'm going to introduce you to my future husband.

Come here, honey.

This is Catalina Escarpa.

-Fabio. -Pleased to meet you.

Fabio Restrepo. Charmed.

I was fired, so now I'm taking my résumé everywhere.

I even have a digital copy. Look!

No, that's not it.

Patricia again?

Plus, it's her fault you were fired.

No, don't blame her for that. Isn't she beautiful?

She's beautiful.

She has a big bellybutton.

She does not.

Could you please drop my résumé off at V&M?

Why won't you help me, Betty?

It's just that people at V&M think you're my boyfriend.

-What? -And that you're rich, too.

-I haven't told them otherwise yet. -What?

Catalina!

The best PR rep in all of New York and Europe.

You are sublime!

Now that I see you, know what just occurred to me?

Synergy!

With your talent and this company, we'd be unstoppable.

Is this the best you can do?

I know it looks rehearsed,

but I swear it just occurred to me.

You know I protect my reputation above all else,

but I'd be glad to hear you out.

Tell me more about your new collection.

Hugo already showed me the designs.

Which means you must have seen the quality of fabric he's using.

I'll extend the same offer to you.

You'd have total freedom to do whatever you liked.

Armando, do you know how dangerous it is to offer that to Hugo and me?

Yes, that's why you're the only two to whom I've made the offer.

There's a reason Hugo accepted.

You are diabolically charming.

And for that reason, I'm interested in your offer.

I'm really sorry, Nico,

but you can't come to V&M.

Since I've never had a boyfriend,

it felt nice to be the center of attention for once.

Sure, Betty.

And here I was all excited at the thought of seeing Patricia Fernandez every day.

I'd even practiced how I was going to talk to her.

Oh, no, don't tell me that.

Check this out, Betty.

I'd go up to her and say, "Patricia, hey,

can you tell me the best way to see the Balearic Islands?"

I noticed she traveled there two summers ago.

I was also going to ask about this restaurant

in which they make a delicious coconut sauce

which she had to leave early from because she had to sell a painting

that belonged to her ex-husband.

How do you know all that?

No.

She puts it on her social media, and I see it.

No.

You can't work for V&M,

but maybe you can at this new company that's being formed

called BAR Fashion.

Yes!

I could be the VP of Finance.

If you invest all your money in the stock market,

I'll multiply it quickly for you.

Even though you're joking, I thought the same thing.

Betty, is there something you're not telling me?

Yeah, maybe.

I'll tell you, but you can't tell anyone.

Especially not your stalking victim.

Oh, girl, who does that jerk think he's fooling

with his sugar daddy act?

Sugar daddy?

Yeah! It's ridiculous.

Yeah, but let him and not you be the ridiculous one.

How are we feeling this morning?

-Thank you. -Hey, buddy!

How are you? How'd it go last night?

Fine.

It went so-so for me.

That Barbie turned out to be a rag doll instead.

I took her home, but when she realized I slept

in my parents' armchair, she left!

Talk about not appreciating a family man.

Who can understand women?

Certainly not you.

Huh?

This is my friend Nicolas Ramos' résumé.

Looks good.

He studied economics, finance, senior management,

econometrics, statistics, and cryptocurrency.

This is impressive. Just like yours.

That's why I highly recommend him for BAR.

He's really good.

I only see one small problem.

He doesn't have much work experience.

He doesn't, but neither did I when I started at V&M.

Plus, he's very competent and learns fast.

If I had to say one thing about him

it's that he's the smartest person I've ever met.

Betty, you're talking about him as if he were your boyfriend.

Sorry.

Sorry. No, I don't have a boyfriend. Nobody deserves that.

Well, if you trust him, he's hired.

Perfect.

We're going to invest in Bitcoin on the global stock market

so that we can start putting that $5 million to work.

I trust in whatever you two decide.

The only thing is we cannot lose that money.

Be very careful.

Yes, sir, I promise we'll be very careful.

Excuse me. May I come in?

Hello, Catalina. Come in.

I came to say goodbye.

Leaving so soon? You're denying us your presence.

I haven't introduced you.

This is my assistant, Beatriz Rincon.

This is Catalina Escarpa, the best PR person around.

A pleasure to meet you, Betty.

I've heard great things about you.

Oh, thank you.

Nice to meet you, Miss Catalina.

Please don't call me miss.

It's just Catalina to my friends.

Hey, why are you cooped up in this closet?

It's not a closet. It's my office.

Armando, how can you keep this girl in this place?

It's no biggie. I've even decorated.

We did it so I could be close, in case Mr. Armando needed me.

Yes. I'll walk you out.

-A pleasure, Betty. -Likewise.

Great to meet you.

Let's go. Excuse me.

My apartment has been uploaded.

Now I just need it to be rented so I can move.

Oh, my God.

Sweetheart, sweetheart!

Hey! Patricia!

I said not here. We could get in trouble.

Yes, sorry. You're right.

But I have amazing news!

I'm moving in with you.

What?

Yes, I just put my place up for rent,

so I obviously need someplace to move,

and I thought I could live in my boyfriend's place in SoHo.

What do you think?

I honestly don't...

I knew you'd say yes.

Come to Facelook.

We'll make sure you look hot for your Facebook profile pic.

We're a few blocks away. Come on, miss.

Come on! I mean it.

Wait, wait.

-Hello? Betty? -Hi, Nico.

Guess what? I have great news.

Did Patricia Fernandez finally ask about me?

Obviously... not.

It's important. I got you a job.

What? At V&M?

No. Managing BAR.

A bar? No, Betty!

I mean, it's not my forte, but I guess I can do it.

No, Nico. Not running a bar.

Running BAR, the company.

B-A-R. Beatriz Aurora Rincon.

Oh! Yes, yes!

You mean I'll be the CEO of a corporation?

The general and universal manager?

Yes!

You're exaggerating, but it's something like that.

For now, you'll be in charge of forming the company

and managing its finances.

We have carte blanche to invest in the stock market.

Thank you, Betty!

Thanks to you, Patty Fernandez will notice me!

You heard my prayers, Lord!

The die is cast. Hugo and Catalina believed us.

When they find out, they'll kill us!

They won't find out.

And if they do, it'll be too late.

Listen to me for once in your life.

Hugo shouldn't attend the exhibition of the collection.

-Convince him. -I will.

No, we should handle things under the table.

Listen, what we're going to do...

Bro, you listen to me.

Look who I brought.

It's Shannon De Lima, my new best friend.

How's it going, Shannon? How are you?

Long time no see. How's everything?

Hi, Ricardo. How are you?

Please sit down. Make yourself at home.

I want to sit, too.

-Would you like something to drink? -Yes.

-Whisky? -Perfect.

Me, too. A double. On the rocks.

Shannon, it's like the sun came out with your presence.

You light up the whole office.

Oh, yeah?

Then I guess you like the darkness, Armando,

seeing as how the other day you...

Thanks for bringing her, Patricia.

You're welcome.

I'm glad you're here.

You know, with so many obligations, you lose...

Yes, Armando.

We can imagine that someone like you who's engaged has a lot of obligations.

Have I mentioned that I'm single?

No, you haven't. Since when?

A long time now. Since I was a kid.

-Is that right? -Give her some space.

Let's toast.

To you being here,

and to you always gracing our fashion shows with your beauty.

I'm happy to.

Cheers.

Well well.

Celebrating without me?

Marce.

Shannon.

I came to...

Shannon came to see Catalina. And me.

Tell all the employees...

We're toasting to the new collection being a hit.

Sit down, honey.

Then let's toast to the future of V&M.

Cheers.

Hey, what time did they say they were coming?

That's them.

-Oh, that's them? -Yes.

-Hey. -What?

Why are we dressed like this?

Because this is a clandestine operation.

Nobody can see us here.

Thanks, we'll take it from here.

Thanks.

This way.

Marcela.

What are you doing dressed like that?

What are you doing here?

I came to spend the night. Like I always do.

Why are you dressed like that?

Uh... the thing is...

I just returned from my Ninjutsu class.

Ninj...? What is that?

Ninjutsu.

It's a Japanese martial art that involves espionage

and guerrilla warfare.

Wow.

I didn't know you practiced Ninjutsu.

Yes, it's been a hobby of mine since childhood.

I never told you because it's embarrassing,

but I love Ninjutsu.

Come here.

You don't need to be embarrassed.

We're getting married, Armando. You can tell me everything.

Come.

Why don't you give me a Ninjutsi demonstration?

-Ninjutsu? -Here?

Show me.

-Right here? -Yes.

-Really? -Uh-huh.

Here are all the figures and graphs

of how the market's been doing.

Nico, just be very careful buying and selling.

That money isn't ours.

I know, and don't worry. We're making money.

Not much, but there haven't been any losses.

You should tell Mr. Armando.

Yes, I'll tell him after the fashion show.

I have to get to work.

-See you. -Bye.

Good morning, Mr. Armando.

What's so good about it?

Just look at this rug. Make sure it gets cleaned.

I'll report it to the cleaning department right away.

Thank you, Giovas.

I would've been late if not for you.

I didn't even have time to put make-up on.

I am here to help you.

For you, I become the Fast and the Furious.

Hey, what is all this?

Is this how you welcome our buyers?

Do you understand you're the first impression

-people have of V&M? -I'm sorry, sir. I'll put everything away.

You come with me.

Yes, sir.

What is this?

I want this cleaner than the shop windows on Fifth Avenue.

Don't you get how important today is?

Come on, Nico. Don't be a coward.

You know this is a good investment.

Come on, Nico. Be brave.

Here we go.

There it is.

No.

No, no.

What?

No, no.

This can't be happening to me.

What's wrong, Nico?

I need air.

I'm feeling overwhelmed.

All the money... the stock market...

Betty's money! No!

I need more air!

Oh, no. What's this doing here?

Sorry I didn't tell you,

but we had to put everything from the new collection here.

-That's being shown today? -Yes.

Here? Shouldn't it be where Hugo works?

That's what we have to avoid.

Hugo cannot see his designs on the fabric we chose.

Do me a favor.

In 20 minutes, take all this through the back

to the showroom dressing rooms, got it?

Hugo cannot see it.

No.

-Yes. -No.

Yes.

But Mr. Hugo hates me.

I don't want any more problems with him.

Don't worry about Hugo. We'll keep him entertained.

Take everything.