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Okay, there are... three, four, five... seven mouthwashes.

Okay.

We've got four nine-roll packs.

-Four what? -Four nine-roll packs.

We've got 18 of the small ones.

Okay, write this down.

11387...

What are you doing?

The company's spending money on things

that employees don't really use.

I think that with some slight adjustments

we could save a little bit.

No, V&M's problem is much more serious than this.

Just raising the price of candy bars won't accomplish anything.

The austerity policy applies to all levels.

That is, business lunches and dinners

would have to be at less expensive restaurants.

Keep going.

I also thought we could cut back on business trips.

Making them only when absolutely necessary.

And no more than two people per trip.

Also, no more five-star hotels or first-class flights.

That policy's a bit strict,

but I think that'd get to the bottom of the problem.

Maybe we could tighten our belts for a while.

I also checked out the budgets in the area of design

-and I believe... -No, Hugo is untouchable.

He must work with the best materials.

We've already had plenty of problems with that.

But he's using top models even for the tests.

He could use fit models. Just one would be enough.

They cost less, and we could leave the other models

for the runways and fashion shows of the season.

Talk about bland. And that smell is repulsive.

This is called olive oil,

and my four-calorie salad is quite flavorful.

That's why I look how I look

and why so many are jealous of my body.

Who could be jealous of skin and bones and your dye job?

Let me ask you,

have you ever been confused for an ironing board?

Shut up and go back to your spot,

and take your ham hocks with you.

Sorry, but you're not my boss, and I have something to do.

I'm going to deliver the mail to that hottie Ricardo.

-Oh, sorry! -You're not giving him anything.

Give it to me, I'll give it to him!

It'll smell like garlic if you touch it.

Yuck, disgusting. Just look at how she jiggles.

Mr. Calderon.

Sorry to walk into your office like this,

but I wanted to ask you a question.

Do you think I'm nothing special?

Of course not.

Are you crazy, Ms. Andrade?

Be honest.

Would a man like you get involved with a woman like me?

I don't understand your question if you already know the answer.

Why don't you show me?

Since last night, I can't get you off my mind.

And if I'm being honest, me neither.

But not here.

Somebody could walk in and catch us.

I locked the door.

-You sure? -Absolutely.

Beatriz Rincon?

It's great to see you again.

I didn't think it was you when I was told you were here.

Sit down.

So what brings you here?

Do you need another letter of recommendation?

No, Mr. Kauffman.

Call me Harold.

Okay, Harold.

I'm here as an executive assistant at V&M

and it concerns a loan we have with you.

Sounds important.

Is that a clothing boutique?

It's a fashion company that last year

had sales surpassing 30 million

and a net income of 5 million.

It's currently only available online,

but there are plans to open brick and mortars all over the country,

and growth is projected at 25% annually.

Wow. 30 million?

V&M, you said?

Yes. And since I'm here,

I'd also like to open a new account for my company, BAR.

BAR?

Uh-huh.

BAR. Beatriz Aurora Rincon.

What are you going to sell? Liquor?

Well, I could. It's possible.

Mezcal, margaritas...

Especially now that I've got 8 million in capital.

Now can we talk business, Mr. Kauffman?

I mean Harold. I called you Harold.

What is this? What is going on, Ricardo?

Patricia...

It's not at all what you're thinking.

I'm not imagining it, I'm watching it, idiot!

-What do you have to say, slut? -Shut up, cornsilk hair!

Both of you please calm down.

Patricia, leave so we can talk like civilized adults.

I am not civilized, and you are a damn sewer rat!

You miserable, lying bastard. I have nothing to say to you.

And you...

Slut!

What did you do?

Nothing. I just wanted to...

You just wanted for Patricia to see us, right?

No! How could you think that?

I locked the door. I don't know what happened.

You don't know what happened, but I know what's going to happen.

Leave my office immediately and never come near me again.

But Richie, it wasn't my fault.

Don't Richie me. This was a mistake.

But you and me...

What do you want, Armando?

Did you call the new clasp and zipper suppliers?

No, and don't pressure me now because I've got a lot going on.

If you need to talk, use your fingers and call them yourself.

Or have your assistant do it.

Settle down. What's your problem?

What's my problem?

Ask your macho friend Ricardo Calderon.

Make sure you knock.

He might be doing God-knows-what with God-knows-who.

Anything else? Are you finished?

Thanks, I'm leaving.

Answer the phone, Marcela.

Look who we have here!

The Bronx slut. Nice!

Trying to escape poverty by hooking up with someone rich.

Don't bother me, idiot.

You're the idiot who doesn't know her place.

Ricardo Calderon is way out of your league, tramp.

Well, he was in my league last night and having a great time!

Obviously.

Men like Ricardo use women like you for that.

In fact, you should consider changing jobs.

Being behind a desk doesn't suit you.

You know what does? This pole right here.

Oh, yeah? I'll show you who the Bronx slut is!

That's enough!

This whore tried to kill me!

And these hideous monsters are always bullying me.

They're nothing but busybodies.

That's exactly what I told her.

Why don't you tell them where you were, slut?

Shut up, liar!

She was in Ricardo Calderon's office,

-No! -and she was stripping for him.

That's a lie!

I was just kissing him. No...

It's okay, it's okay.

Well? Get to work, you lazy bums.

Ms. Fernandez, first of all, calm yourself.

Second, watch your language.

None of us here are lazy

or any of those other things you called us.

Now listen carefully. Pull that again and you're going to get slapped.

Because I deserve respect just like the rest of us.

Just like the company.

Show's over.

Break it up.

That little slut almost killed me.

What were you thinking? How many times have I told you

not to dip your pen in the company ink?

Aura Maria isn't a woman of means.

She's a single mother trying to provide for her son by herself.

She's an innocent girl.

-Innocent? -Yes!

Nah, nah, nah, bro. She's not innocent.

-She's a volcano in the sack. -Please!

This is serious! That girl cannot lose her job.

Armando, don't you get that she came on to me?

-It's not my fault. -You're acting like a total idiot!

With all the women out there...

First, Cindy in Miami, and now this?

Stop scolding me like I'm a child.

Then behave like an adult and use your head!

What you've done is send Patricia running

into Daniel's arms.

You'd better go apologize to Patricia right now.

Fine, but only because you're right.

But after that, we're through. I can't stand her anymore.

I'd rather lose everything than keep putting up with her.

Ms. Andrade, we're not here to talk about your feelings.

We're here to talk about the rules at V&M

and what happened today was very serious.

I know, Mr. Smith, and I understand.

I swear that I will never see Mr. Calderon ever again.

As far as I'm concerned, he doesn't exist.

That's not all.

You attacked a coworker.

No, I swear I didn't attack her.

She did offend me, though. Very much.

But it appears all this started because of your behavior.

I'm so sorry, but this behavior will have serious consequences.

Please, Mr. Smith.

Look, I can't lose my job. I have a son who depends on me.

His father's never given me a dime,

and I don't have any family to help me out with him.

Please, I'm begging you.

You should've thought about that earlier.

Now we'll have to wait for the bad news.

Bad news?

I took the liberty of going to World Trade Bank,

where I did my internship.

I talked to my former boss, the president of the bank,

and I showed him these documents,

a projection of V&M's sales, which I prepared.

And he accepted.

He reduced our interest rate to 4%.

Betty.

That's how I propose V&M will be above water

until the next collection.

If you think it's a bad idea, we can change everything.

You're the best employee I've ever had.

You're the only executive worried about executing

my business plan.

You're the perfect woman, the woman I need by my side.

You're my angel.

Betty, I've known this since the first moment I saw you.

You're the woman of my dreams.

Mr. Armando...

There's no sense continuing to hide all this.

Betty, do you still have my shoe?

How did you know?

Because I kept the first report you ever gave me.

Betty, you're not just smart.

You're...

You're so nice.

You're the only one who understands me.

I'd do anything for you.

Anything.

Your business plan is a little risky,

but I know that together we can accomplish it.

Right?

Well, I think the time has come to tell you that...

that I have feelings for you.

And I for you.

Mr. Armando?

Hello?

Come to the restroom. The Squad is meeting right now.

I'll be right there.

New computer, new chair.

Does my daughter know about all these expenses?

Uh, yes, sir. Besides, the company needs them.

A VP of Finance has to have the latest

in technology as well as ergonomics.

Is that the stock market you're looking at?

That's right, Mr. Deme.

I'm monitoring London, Shanghai, and Tokyo at the same time.

I'm checking out everything in real time.

I assume you're reporting all your activity

and how much the company's making to the IRS.

I don't know much about that, but I'm doing what I can.

Let me see what you're doing? How much are you dealing with?

I'll show you, but hold on tight

because yours truly is going to be the next Leonardo DiCaprio.

That is, the next Wolf of Wall Street.

-Yes. -Don't have a heart attack.

-No. -Hold on tight.

One, two...

There it is.

What do you think?

Amazing, Nicolas.

Au...

Aura Maria, why are you crying?

Because our dear friend Patricia

found her getting hot and heavy with Mr. Ricardo,

all hell broke loose,

and Mr. Smith caught wind of it.

It wasn't like that!

No?

Well, maybe.

But why can she be with Ricardo and I can't?

What does that string bean have that I don't?

Nothing, to be honest,

but she's friends with the owners of V&M.

Aura, be honest.

Is that the man you told us about whose heart you said you'd won?

You sure have terrible taste in men, Aura.

My boss goes through women like he goes through underwear.

But I wanted a father for my kid.

I wanted to have a home, a good husband.

A girl can dream, can't she?

The problem is Mr. Ricardo...

She said he's not husband material.

I just don't want to lose my job.

It's not fair that I lose it because of Olive Oyl,

because of that walking broomstick.

Aura Maria...

I'm really sorry.

I'll talk to Mr. Armando.

I can't promise anything, but I'll talk to him.

Thanks, Betty.

That's nice!

I came to apologize. What happened in my office wasn't right.

Spare me the apology.

I see now what this relationship meant to you.

And after all I gave you.

You know we were just getting to know each other.

Yes, you're totally right, and now I know you well enough

to see what kind of man you are.

I'll never forgive you for humiliating me like this.

And with the receptionist? How embarrassing!

Well, if we're talking about cheating,

isn't that what you did to your ex-husband with your masseuse?

What's that got to do with anything?

I'm going to take all my things out of your apartment.

All of them.

And we're breaking up. It's for the best.

We each have to grieve in our own way.

I was really starting to have serious feelings for you.

Who am I to contradict you?

It was fun while it lasted, but the most important thing is

that we can still be friends.

Friends?

Fantastic.

-What did you say? -Hang on.

Ms. Marcela,

with all due respect, you look like you stepped off a magazine cover.

Thank you very much, Wilson.

-Shall I help with your things? -No, it's fine.

-Hello, Giovanny. -Hello, Ms. Marcela.

Now what's this about Aura Maria having to go to Human Resources?

Listen, man.

Be prepared for her to be let go.

The girl you're sweet on really screwed the pooch.

What are you talking about? What happened?

Look! I'll tell you.

I'm going to break the code of ethics of a security officer.

Marce!

How dare you be away from the company so long?

You almost lost your friend today.

I was only gone a couple of hours. What happened?

I'll tell you.

I found that slut Aura Maria

making out with Ricardo in his office.

What?

That shameless whore messed with my boyfriend.

What are you saying?

You heard me! And that's not the worst part.

The worst part is she beat me up in the restroom.

And all her hideous pals were there.

They all hate me because I'm not ugly like them.

They did nothing to stop her.

They were going to let her kill me.

Patricia, this is serious stuff.

Do you swear that's exactly how things happened?

Of course that's how they happened!

You know that I never exaggerate.

Those damn secretaries think they run the company.

Look at this.

The star of today's show.

Nice, Aura Maria. Great job.

They're going to fire me from V&M.

You crossed the line, Aura Maria.

You're not scolding me, are you?

I can't lose my job.

Who's going to help me support my kid?

My family can't help.

I'm all alone.

No. Relax, you're not alone.

Neither you nor your kid is alone while Giovas is around.

I can fix anything.

If we have to talk to Mr. Armando, we will.

He can't fire you.

You're so nice to me,

but I don't think anyone can do anything for me.

Not even Mr. Smith gave me any hope.

What's up? Stop staring like an owl

and tell me what you came in here to say.

I know you're aware of the delicate situation

that occurred this afternoon with Aura Maria.

Yes, I know. Ricardo was also involved.

I recommend you stay out of whatever decision

Human Resources makes.

I understand, and I know it isn't my job,

but I would like to tell you that Aura Maria is very young.

And she has a child to support. They depend on her salary.

What's more, I was reviewing company policy

and it seems to me that Aura Maria didn't act alone.

That is, she wasn't the only one kissing.

And this isn't the first time that Mr. Ricardo

has been involved in situations similar to this one .

Hold on, are you blaming Ricardo,

or are you implicating someone else?

No, not at all. Please don't misunderstand.

It's not my place to judge or badmouth anyone.

I just think it's unfair that the only person who'll pay a price

is the receptionist.

Additionally, as I mentioned, you'll see in Section 3

of Employment Policies,

number three talks about relationships between employees.

Your father and Mr. Valencia made very clear

that both parties involved should be dealt with.

Not just one. Both.

Armando, I just heard what Aura Maria did

and I find it unforgivable.

Yes, I know.

What do you plan on doing?

What the policy states.

I'm going to fire her.

I've got a problem, though. I've also got to fire Ricardo.

Plus, somebody else that was involved.

Me?

Why me? I didn't do anything?

Do you deny kissing Ricardo in his office

and in every corner of this building?

Do you deny having a relationship with him

and moving into his apartment?

Marce! Defend me!

You can't fire me. It's not fair!

I'm Ricardo's official girlfriend.

That Aura Maria's just a stripper with a big butt

dressed up like a receptionist.

-Patricia. -You can't compare me to her.

-Be quiet, Patricia. -This is so unfair.

You two are in a relationship!

You kiss all the time here.

You're even getting married, just like I'm marrying Ricardo.

What is so funny?

Stop digging yourself into a deeper hole.

Armando's right.

There shouldn't be any exceptions.

Marce.

What's your decision?

I'll talk to Smith.

Betty, schedule a meeting with him.

Yes, sir. Excuse me.

You're going to fire me?

Let's go. We'll talk later.

Let's go.

Sir, I was informed of what transpired and I deplore it.

I'm going to call in Ms. Andrade and inform her

that she's being fired for her misbehavior.

If you fire her for improper conduct,

we'll also have to fire Ricardo Calderon

and Patricia Fernandez.

The rules must be applied to everyone or no one.

You're completely right, sir.

I was going to suggest that you change your mind

and that instead we make a special exception.

Mr. Armando, we're ready to begin.

Ms. Marcela's waiting for you.

Thank you, Mariana. I'll be right there.

I'm glad we view justice the same way.

Send all three of them a stern warning,

but also tell them they'll be keeping their jobs.

Good job, Smith.

According to this article, you've been dating for three years.

More or less.

We started going out when Marcela graduated college.

That's the official day, but we've been together longer.

How long?

A long time. We've known each other since we were kids.

I mean, Marcela would chase after me on her bike.

No I did not!

I did chase him, but only to spray him with a squirt gun.

That was just an excuse.

Admit it, you've been madly in love with me since then.

When we got older, he was the one who hunted me down one night

-just to get a kiss. -Guilty as charged.

Can you blame me? She's gorgeous.

Well, when you add it all up and it's many years.

And now you're going to strengthen your love.

That's right.

I always knew Armando was the love of my life.

My first and only love.

LOVE AND FASHION IN V&M

Ms. Andrade, this is very serious,

and your situation is very delicate.

I want to help you, but I don't know how.

We go someplace away from here

to think of a way to resolve this.

Yes, yes.

Yes, I'll do whatever you say if it means keeping my job. Thank you.

No, we'd better not.

It wouldn't be prudent and people might get the wrong idea.

Forget it.

No, what's wrong with two coworkers

getting some coffee together?

Let's go there.

It's very private, and no one will see us.

There won't be anyone to misinterpret our meeting.

That's great. Thank you very much.

I'll be there at 7:00 sharp. Please.

Aura Maria's very naïve.

Why would a major shareholder in this company

be interested in a girl like her?

I told her. My boss isn't for her.

He commits to all but stays with none.

And when he does, it'd be with someone of his own class,

like Mr. Armando did.

They're such a lovely couple. Aren't they great together?

Yes.

They were made for each other.

Their kids are going to be so cute.

Yeah, they look like they're so much in love.

When my boss gets married, get ready

because you'll probably see

a volcano erupting or a tsunami.

All men are the same anyway.

They either disappoint you at the beginning or at the end.

Like Efrain, who ran off with the first slut

that shook her booty for him.

Let's go. One.

Two. One more.

You can move in closer.

You know, to keep me from falling.

-One. -Like this?

-I love exercising with you. -You do?

I love it.

That's it.

Get a little lower. One more.

I love your arms.

-Feel them. -May I?

I love going down with you.

That's it. Easy.

Jenny!

Before we finish the interview, Armando,

would you steal a kiss from Marcela

like you did when you were kids?

Relax, lovebug.

My personal trainer here was just working on my lumbar.

Do you think I'm an idiot?

This guy's grabbing you from behind

-because he's an opportunist! -Hey, take it easy, man!

Take it easy? Don't give me that!

Don't touch my lady! You're coming with me.

-Don't leave. -Wait.

Don't grab my wife.

-We're leaving. -No, we're not.

Shut up!

Forget about me paying for this anymore.

There's nothing but sickos here.

I'm not leaving.

Just look at all these sculpted bodies.

I'm not paying a dime for this, you hear me?

That's final.

Then I'll get a job to get the things you won't get for me.

No...

Hold on.

It's not that I don't want to pay.

You know I do.

I just don't like these guys looking at you,

touching you and wanting you.

I can support you, but stop overdoing it.

This is too much.

What are you looking at?

But I want those things, lovebug,

and if you won't give them to me, I will.

Otto, see you tomorrow.

Bye, sweetheart.

Sweetheart? What's your problem?

Go train, beanpole.

That's why I'm going to be late, pumpkin pie.

These salary changes are making it hard for me to do payroll.

Speak up, I can't hear you.

So at what time will you be home?

Like around midnight.

Maybe earlier.

I promise I'll make it up to you this weekend, okay, sweetie?

I wasn't spying on you. Not at all, sir.

I was waiting for you to finish speaking to your wife

to have you sign this paper for the official warnings.

Be discreet, Bertha!

Yes.

Nobody should know what is written up or said

in this office. Is that clear?

Crystal clear. Yes.

Could you?

Yes, boss.

One last question.

Armando, Marcela, when is the wedding?

The groom should answer that one.

When are we getting married, honey?

In December.

You'll have the exact date soon, but it's December.

You heard it here.

This gorgeous couple will join in holy matrimony forever

sometime in December.

That's all for today on Manhattan TV,

where we specialize in Latino fashion.

See you next week. Stay tuned.

Thank you very much. What great energy.

You two have so much charisma.

Plus, the interview turned out amazing.

I'll be checking the mail for my wedding invitation.

I imagine it'll be quite the bash.

You know it.

And you'll be one of the first people we invite.

You're so sweet. Thank you so much.

Thanks for coming.

Thanks for everything. It was great to see you.

Well, so far so good.

Now I know I have to get ready for December.

I hope that soon you'll give me the exact date.

-You dirty sneak. -No way!

But I love you.

Beatriz.

Hi, hello. Need something, Mr. Ricardo?

Can I help you with something?

Is something wrong?

You looked kind of weird earlier.

Weird?

No, I was born weird.

Unfortunately, we still have to stick with

the face we're born with.

That's not exactly what I meant.

Were you crying?

Me? Crying?

Why would I be crying?

Well, I don't know.

That's what I asked myself. That's why I'm here.

Is something wrong?

Must be my conjunctivitis.

Thank you for asking, but I'm fine.

Now I need to finish a job Mr. Armando left for me.

If you'll excuse me.

Good luck with that.

Thanks very much.

I don't understand.

What do you mean you have to go out with the head of HR?

That's unprecedented. Why?

Because...

Because he called my situation at the company delicate.

He said we had to talk to see how he could help.

But not here so all the nosy people won't get the wrong idea.

It's just coffee. What's wrong with that?

I'm sorry, but that makes no sense.

Why do you have to meet outside the office?

Giovas, don't go looking for trouble where there isn't any.

If he wants to meet somewhere else,

I'll go somewhere else.

It's my job and I can't lose it!

Then I'll go with you.

What? I don't need a bodyguard.

If I've got a problem, I'll fix it myself.

Fine, fine.

Calm down and let's talk.

Go on your date alone, and when you get there,

text me so I'll know everything's fine.

What do you say?

Wish me luck.

Giovas, I just sent you my location.

Mr. Smith didn't ask to meet at a coffee shop but at a hotel!

You're running out of battery now?

Mr. Smith.

-Ms. Andrade. -I think you're confused.

This is a hotel not a coffee shop.

Isn't it?

And they serve coffee.

But this is a hotel! Look at the people.

Yes, but I invited you to the bar, where coffee is served.

It's very discreet, and we'll be able to talk peacefully

about how you'll keep your job.

Or are you insinuating that the HR Manager

invited you to a hotel?

No, I didn't say that.

Because you're the only one with anything to gain here.

Did I force you to come here?

No.

Okay. Very good.

Let's see how we can resolve this issue, yes?

The happy soap opera couple.

You're the cutest couple of the year.

You'll be on every magazine cover.

At least it bought me time with Marcela.

She's happy now.

Yes, she's happy, but now the noose is around your neck,

and it'll be seen from coast to coast.

Alright.

What?

You're a married man.

Thanks, but that's not the problem.

How about you?

Did you fix everything with Patricia?

Did you apologize?

Yes, but she's being difficult. She refuses to forgive me.

You know what though? That's better.

I can't stand another day of seeing her underwear

and her concoctions all over my bathroom.

What a total mess of a woman.

Her slovenly ways and that voice of hers drive me nuts.

-Mr. Armando. -Yes, Beatriz?

I'll be leaving if you don't need anything else.

No, thank you very much.

How about you?

-No, thank you. -Okay, bye.

-Bye. -See you tomorrow.

What?

Today I found out one of your gargoyle's little secrets.

-Betty? -She's madly in love.

Oh, yeah? Who's the victim?

You!

Hey! How are you?

Did you know that the Betty in NY sets

total over 20,000 square feet?

Want to see them? Come on!

Hey, slow down.

This set is used as Hugo Lombardi's studio.

-Action! -Silence!

I think this is the series' most beautiful set.

We've made over 60 super realistic sets.

We're very mindful of the construction and feel,

so every space we create seems real.

This is Marcela's office,

but I'd like to show you Ricardo's office.

He's never in.

He's always in Hugo's studio watching the models.

This is Smith's office.

It's my favorite, because I love sending Beatriz here

whenever I want her to be fired.

Spare me the greeting and gather your things.

Welcome to the set of Betty's home.

You'd never think this was a set.

Television sets don't typically have a roof, but this one does

because they wanted to do shots including it.

Let me show you how beautiful the second floor is.

When I first saw this, I was shocked.

This room belongs to Beatriz Aurora Rincon Lozano.

This is the largest set Telemundo has ever built.

Over 4,200 square feet, and 20 feet high.

It's impressive.

What'd you think?

I have to get back to work, so see you next week.

Ricky, your apartment is amazing!

All of my things would fit in here perfectly!