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I think we need to talk.

That sounds bad.

Well, it might be bad at first,

but it'll prove to be better in the long run.

IN THE PREVIOUS EPISODE

Yes?

Surprise!

-Son. -How are you, sweetheart?

I know this has always been your dream, but it's not mine.

I'm going to call off the wedding.

I'm not going to marry Marcela.

You can't call it off!

I can and I will.

Marrying her would be a mistake.

Everything was fine months ago. What happened?

I don't love Marcela anymore. Isn't that enough?

Rumor has it that the company is in trouble, son.

Is that true?

Tell me if it's true or not.

No. No, Dad.

V&M is running perfectly well. Those rumors are lies.

There's a bit of truth to every rumor.

No... Daniel has his methods.

Are you saying Daniel is somehow involved in this?

Well,

he'd do anything to take over the presidency.

He still thinks we're in our 20's.

Remember how competitive he was and how he always wanted to best me?

This could be detrimental to Daniel too.

Daniel is well known for buying companies

and selling them off piece by piece.

He's a cold man.

Fine.

To surmise, you're saying we're fine?

Uh-huh. Yes, yes.

You'll get to see the company's statements at the meeting.

You've taken a huge weight off my shoulders, son.

I doubted you at first, but you've resolved it.

Your mother will be thrilled.

You know she's always trusted you.

She has.

How are you feeling, Maggie?

If you need to see a specialist,

I can recommend a wonderful one.

Thank you, but that won't be necessary, Cata.

Better to be safe than sorry, darling.

My blood pressure didn't drop yesterday.

No? What happened then?

Was it something serious?

No. I'm in perfect health.

Thank goodness!

What's upsetting me is that Armando doesn't want

to marry Marcela.

Maybe I'm a little slow, but I don't know what you mean.

Look... I'm not proud of what I did,

but it was the only way to keep Armando

from calling off his wedding.

Why aren't you surprised?

Were you aware of this?

Yes, Margarita.

I know things aren't good between them.

If Armando has any doubts, they shouldn't get married.

All men have doubts.

Marcela is like a daughter to us.

Exactly.

I care about Marcela dearly

and I don't want to see her in an unhappy marriage.

She won't be.

This is just a phase.

Armando is probably obsessed with one of his flings.

I'll find out who she is.

And if it comes to it,

I'll get her out of his life.

Mr. Ricardo, why were you going through my things yesterday?

Do you need anything?

Are you reprimanding me, Beatriz?

No, I just want to help you. Tell me what you need.

Financial records that were once important.

They're not anymore.

I think you still need them, so here it is.

Sorry.

What's this?

A report on BAR's current financial state.

It contains all of the company's assets and liabilities.

Which includes the car. It belongs to BAR, not Nicolas.

Why do you think I need this? I'm not auditing you.

Do you need to be audited?

No, but I'm starting to understand how you think

and how much you doubt how I manage Mr. Armando's money.

Is that wrong?

That money was meant for me, but I turned it down.

It's not my intention to steal from you.

I didn't say that.

If there's anything you want to know about me,

please ask me directly.

I'll tell you the truth.

Excuse me.

Be patient with yourself. Drawing patterns takes time.

No, that's not it, Inesita.

I'm upset and I can't focus.

If I tell you what's bothering me, will you keep it a secret?

Yes, sweetheart. Talk to me.

I don't think I'm ready to be a mom.

It's normal for you to be scared,

especially with your situation.

I see other expectant mothers

rub their bellies, talk to their babies,

they go online to figure out what stroller,

crib or clothes to buy and I don't do any of those things.

It doesn't come naturally to me.

I don't think I have any maternal instinct.

Oh, I don't know.

Maybe you haven't allowed yourself

to enjoy your pregnancy given all the problems you've had.

It'll come to you later.

I think this happens to many women.

If I tell you something,

do you promise not to tell my brother?

-Of course. -Please.

Don't worry. You can trust me.

I'm thinking about giving the baby up for adoption.

-Beatriz. -Oh!

Mrs. Margarita? I didn't know you were here.

I arrived a while ago, and it's urgent that you and I speak.

What is it? What do you need?

I spoke to Armando about his wedding to Marcela yesterday.

But I don't think I can help you with that.

Yes, you can.

In fact, you're the only one who can.

Armando's seeing someone else, and you know who she is.

Tell me that woman's name.

Inesita, do you know if Romina finished the patterns

I asked her to do before she left to explore New York?

Believe me, she needed some fresh air.

Why do you say that?

Look, she doesn't want Fabio to know this,

but she's struggling with her pregnancy.

She's thinking about giving the baby up for adoption.

Has she chosen its adoptive parents?

No, but she claims she has no maternal instinct

and that since the baby's dad is such a terrible person

she has her doubts and...

Fabio should know, but it's not my place to tell him.

Ines, what I'm about to say is very serious.

I won't let that baby leave the family.

Oh, Hugui.

You're an angel.

Hi, Giovas.

Hi!

Can I get through?

Yes, yes. Go ahead.

Watch out for those screws. I don't want to misplace them.

Yes, I'll be careful.

I don't want you to think I'm trying to loosen your screws.

Wait!

Would you like a potassium-rich apple?

Yes.

Thank you.

Tasty.

Giovanny is head over heels for her.

They would be great together, but they're too dumb to see it.

What can we do to get them to see it?

Well, I have a great idea.

What?

I know what to do.

I do?

Yes. You must know.

You're his right-hand,

you know everything that's going on with Armando.

Who is that woman?

Yes, I know everything that's going on with Mr. Armando

financially speaking, but...

I don't know anything about his personal life.

Beatriz, please.

Armando is occupying the position that Roberto had for 30 years.

I know very well what things are like

and I also know there are many unscrupulous,

power-hungry women.

That's why we're here, though, to help each other out.

Right, and I'm really sorry, but I don't know anything.

You do, Beatriz.

I'm appealing to you now.

Armando has to marry Marcela.

He made a promise.

He can't ruin his life for a fling.

His life and our family's reputation.

I... understand that, but please don't put me in this position.

Sweetie, I know your time here hasn't been easy,

but I've always supported you.

You have my support.

I'm here for anything you need.

Thank you.

I really appreciate your support and Mr. Roberto's,

but what you're asking me for is outside my job description.

So you're not going to help me.

You've taken that woman's side.

I was wrong about you, Beatriz.

I thought you had principles.

I hope it won't be too late when you realize

that your loyalty to Armando can ruin his life.

I'm glad I got to know you better.

I understand why Marcela doesn't trust you.

I'm very sorry I couldn't help you.

I'm very sorry too, Beatriz.

I hope I can at least count on you to be discreet.

What we discussed stays here.

Yes, ma'am.

Aura Maria, have you received a letter for my boss?

Just a sec, Mari.

Sent.

What? Yes, a letter.

Here you are. Marcela Valencia.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

What's this? You already have a new hunk?

No, not yet.

Just a little sign from my dating app.

Oh!

He wants me to accept him. He wants to see me.

-Yes, yes. -He's so handsome.

You never learn. What if he's married?

No, I've learned my lesson. That's always my first question.

Are you married?

You didn't call off the wedding.

I couldn't, Betty.

I swear I tried, but my mom got sick and I swear...

Don't, Armando.

I just want the truth. Be honest with me.

-Stop lying to me. -I'm not.

I promise I'll talk to Marcela. Come closer.

No, Armando. Your family is outside.

Yes, you're right.

Tell you what, why don't we go somewhere we can talk

after meeting with Amul?

OK?

No.

Take Ricardo instead.

I'm very busy working... on the report.

OK.

Oh, girl, do you think they'll argue?

You think our plan will work?

-Of course it will! -You think?

-Betty! -What's up, Betty?

Girls, I'd like to ask you out to eat.

-Really? -Yes.

Cool!

Nicolas made a lot of money on the stock market

and he'd like to treat all of us to lunch!

-That's so cool! -Yes!

That's so cool. Where is he taking you?

A food truck that sells carnitas?

No.

When Nicolas and I go out, he always takes me to cool places.

We're going to go to Gaddie's.

Great. I want to go too.

No, Patricia, he's only treating my best friends.

All right, bye.

Romina is thinking about giving the baby up for adoption?

How'd you find out?

That doesn't matter.

What matters is the baby's dad. Has she told you who he is?

My sister is very private.

Yes, I know, but if we ambush her with this,

she'll want to leave.

Don't worry. I'll talk to her.

No, no, no.

You two don't get along.

You'd slap her.

I'll talk to her.

I know you tried to make a deal with my competitors.

Why didn't you?

We had our doubts about their production methods, right?

Yes, that's right.

We want nothing to do with labor exploitation.

Oh, you won't have to worry about that with my company.

We follow the rules.

Here's the information.

Betty, who is this for?

Is this what I think?

Yes.

-Is this for us? -Yes.

Nicolas didn't want us to arrive there in any old car.

Betty, we're definitely VIP!

Social media needs a selfie of this moment.

-Please! -Get ready.

Make sure you can see the limousine.

-OK, a kiss for the camera. -Yes.

-One more. -We are VIP.

This is so exciting, girls.

-Girls. -Let's to break the rules.

Marianita!

Tell me.

Did you check out the driver?

He's not the hottest, but he's easy on the eyes.

Oh, girl.

Nicolas doesn't have one girlfriend.

He has six.

-Show some self-control, girls. -Why?

We can't make Betty look bad in front of Nicolas.

No.

Where's Nicolas?

Nicolas... Nicolas?

-Yes. -Of course.

He's a hard worker and today he had a very important meeting,

but he sends his regards.

He wants us to have fun and order whatever we want.

Really?

-Let's go. -Come on.

Introduce us, so we will know each other. Come Inesita, run!

Are you seeing this, Winnie?

Wilson.

They're going to eat at Caddie's.

This can't be happening.

I mean, they're going in a limousine because they're crass

but this is the apocalypse, this is a nightmare.

How come they can go and I can't?

Amul, we're interested in your proposal,

but we have a very special favor to ask of you.

And what would that be?

This would require the utmost discretion.

We want to know who owns your competitor's company.

Why?

We think there's something illegal about the company.

They left in a limousine, Marce.

Like a '90's pop star.

They're so tacky.

I don't know who's worse.

Nicolas and his nouveau riche attitude

or Beatriz and her hideous self.

Marce, I'd like to come here in a limousine like a pop star.

Patricia, you wouldn't date someone

like Beatriz's boyfriend, would you?

Obviously not.

No way. Not at all.

I wouldn't be caught dead with a tacky millionaire.

Never.

Not even if he were the last man on Earth

who could pay my bills.

No.

I spoke to Armando and everything's fine.

They were just rumors.

And you believe your son?

I thought you didn't trust him.

There's a reason why you voted for me to be president of V&M.

-Nice shot. -Thank you.

Those rumors hurt the company.

You know very well it hurts us a lot.

Do you really think I had something to do with it?

I don't know. You tell me.

You're wrong, Roberto.

Did you know Armando controls the company's information?

Isn't it strange that he and his assistant

are the only ones who can access it?

Armando just closed an amazing deal with Anderson.

The books will be fine. You'll see.

Good.

I'm just saying Armando has become very skilled

at hiding his financial mistakes.

Armando has made hundreds of mistakes.

It's impossible for him to be fine right now.

Roberto,

name me your auditor

and I swear you'll know V&M's true financial state in a week.

What is the meaning of this? You're 32 minutes late.

Ms. Marcela, it's my fault. I invited them to lunch.

So what?

That doesn't give you the right to show up whenever you want.

Or in that state.

-What state? -No, no, no, what state?

What state? We only had one drink.

No, we only had two.

Yes, that was it.

Yes, Ms. Marcela.

We're done.

Done.

We're all going to work now because we're done.

You too, Ines?

Me too what?

I'm going to write-up all of you.

No, no. Allow me.

Please don't write me up.

I'll be fired if you do.

I'd appreciate it if you could make an exception with me. Thank you.

Yes, I'll take the same courtesy.

You should've thought of that before doing this.

If you have any complaints, take it to your friend Beatriz.

What's going on here?

Guess, honey.

The secretaries decided to forget their schedule

and to top it off, they're... drunk.

So Smith is going to write them all up.

That won't be necessary. I gave them permission.

Get back to work. Everything's fine.

Oh, Mr. Armando.

No more booze!

Yes, I just received your email, Amul.

Read the document attached.

It includes the name of the owner of my rival company.

Daniel Valencia.

He bought it recently

and he's about to export

a line for the US.

Thank you for the information, Amul.

Daniel is guilty of corporate espionage.

So the company in India Daniel was so bent on us working with

belongs to him?

Yes.

It used to belong to Jack Anderson.

Mata advised Jack to sell it at a lower price

by making him think it was about to bankrupt.

And Daniel used that to buy it at a great price

and make a great profit.

-Exactly. -We have him.

No, not yet. This is mere speculation.

We need evidence to accuse him of corporate espionage.

I know how to get it.

How?

Cindy, Anderson's daughter. She'll help us.

I doubt she'll be thrilled to hear her father was defrauded.

Hi. I'll have some tequila, please.

Thank you.

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers?

A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.

-Latina bonbom. -Ejecutivo27.

I can't believe it!

This world, like a piñata, is full of surprises.

We're even being set up on blind dates.

Yes. My tequila, pal!

You're playing with fire.

You probably think Ines and Hugo won't figure it out,

but you've gone too far, Romina.

I'll go further still.

Don't you realize the danger you're putting us in?

How could you suggest you're thinking

about giving the baby up for adoption?

Don't you realize that Hugo will raise our baby?

He'll go to the best schools in New York,

he'll live a life a luxury, a life we can't give him.

Wake up! Hugo isn't going to do that.

Much less after I leave him.

You're not going to leave him. You're going to stay together.

That wasn't our agreement.

You either stick to the plan or you ruin everything.

Things have changed, in case you hadn't noticed.

You'll have to support me.

I don't intend on returning to Buenos Aires

to live like a pauper, got it?

Betty, what was lunch like?

Did you split the bill? Did you dine and dash?

What happened?

Fine. Poorly.

It doesn't matter. Can I tell you something else?

It's just...

Well...

Armando told me he was going to break off his engagement

and something inside me told me he would.

I felt a glimmer of hope and thought it possible.

Sure, sure.

Look at what Patricia just posted.

Armando never intended to call off the wedding.

This was his last chance.

Good evening. How may I help you?

Thank you. Good evening.

I'm sorry I showed up unannounced,

but it's important that I speak to Beatriz immediately.

Is she here?

Another one!

All right, kids.

Great.

Since I have the pleasure of having you all here,

I'd like to share with you

a very important family tradition.

A family tradition?

Don't look at me. This is your mother's doing.

This ring has been in the Mendoza family for generations.

My mother-in-law gave it to me many years ago...

Yesterday.

...and now I'm giving it to Marcela.

I can't think of a more wonderful woman

to join our family.

Son, it's your responsibility to uphold the family legacy.

Thank you, Mom.

You heard her.

In keeping with tradition, I give you this ring.

-Cheers! -Cheers!

I don't know what to say. Thank you, Margarita.

I'm honored.

We're the ones who are honored.

Your parents would be pleased to see you like this.

Roberto's right.

This is a way of continuing your family's legacy.

We can't imagine anyone else taking your place.

One unfortunate soul is more than enough.

Please stop being such a sourpuss.

Don't mind him. You know what he's like.

This proves that we're partners and family.

-Cheers! -Yes, a rich family!

Just look at it, Marce.

It's so heavy! This is so expensive!

Don't take it home now.

Shut up! Put it on, Marce.

Let's take a picture together.

Actually, I'll take a picture of you.

Get closer together. Kiss and show that you love each other.

-Kiss! -Kiss!

Act like you love each other!

What? Did she post another picture?

-What? -Show me.

-No, it's nothing. -That's not fair.

You can't defend me and try to get me to open my eyes

and not show me what you have there.

I hate that you're such a know-it-all.

No, no!

If she hadn't humiliated me so much, I'd pity Ms. Marcela.

She doesn't know the man she's marrying.

By the time she realizes it, it'll be too late.

Betty...

What? Is something the matter?

No, everything's fine.

Nothing, nothing.

Sweetie, there's someone downstairs asking to see you.

It seems it's urgent.

This is the email I received from the IRS.

I was shocked because my accountant

insisted everything was up to date.

He was making smaller payments and he was making them late.

They're charging you the difference, plus surcharges.

Oh, no, please don't tell me that.

Everything happens for a reason.

Good thing you got this email.

Otherwise, your accountant would continue to do a poor job,

you'd continue to accrue more debt,

and, what's worse, the penalty charges would keep increasing.

Hello, Ms. Catalina.

How are you? What's the matter?

I'm sorry I came by...

Oh, it's fine.

Oh, no!

Oh, damn!

What's the matter with you? Why are you panicking?

Why'd you go to school and study so hard?

-This is what I do, Nico. -Let's see, then.

Julia, sweetheart, please make this young lady some tea.

Make sure it's linden tea. She's a nervous wreck.

-Do you hear me? -I'll get started on the tea.

I have an amazing new program. It's the best.

The new one? I'll go with you.

Look, Nico...

Sorry for showing up like this, but I had no one to go to.

I swear I'll compensate you for the trouble.

-Don't worry. -You were with your boyfriend.

Well...

I heard the word boyfriend. What boyfriend?

No, no. Nicolas is leaving.

Can't you see this boy, who's a friend, is leaving?

I'm sleepy and tired.

Good one! A boy who's a friend is leaving.

-Excuse me. -Good night!

-Later. -Bye.

I spilled a little.

You're ready. Yes you are.

Wait.

Bottom's up.

You're such a wuss. Chicken, chicken.

Look, look!

Don't you think we've had enough to drink?

I... don't think so.

No, I pass, for the next...

Wait.

I'll finish it for you.

Son of...

Here comes the other.

Can I have some water to wash it down? Wait.

This is the last of it, Giovas.

Where would I be without tequila?

If there's a need for it, have some tequila.

Oh, babe.

Now it's my turn to speak.

You and I grew up together

and I'm happy you found the woman you've always dreamed of.

Someone loyal, faithful, devoted, and honest.

Someone whose love has overcome the ugliest of trials.

Therefore... congratulations!

I know you so well that I know you deserve each other.

Armando,

you're marrying

Manhattan's most spectacular woman.

Well... one of them anyway.

Marcela, you're taking my best friend.

Please take good care of him

and don't let your love and passion die out.

-Cheers! -Can we eat now?

-Yes, of course. -I'm starving.

Ms. Catalina, your accountant realized

you were making more money, but he wasn't paying Uncle Sam.

Yes, my PR company has grown a lot this year

and it's becoming harder and harder to run it myself.

My accountant won't even take my phone calls.

And he won't.

It seems he also took money from the company.

There's money that's unaccounted for.

I can't believe this is happening to me.

I'll have to pay the taxes I owed and hefty penalties.

Everything will be resolved by paying the IRS.

We'll calculate the grand total

and we'll find out if we can pay in monthly installments.

You will probably be audited, though.

Know what would also help? Reporting your accountant.

You might get back some of what he stole.

I hope so.

Could I have another cup of tea?

Of course. Join me in the kitchen.

I'll serve you there.

That way, Demetrio can do his thing.

-Thank you so much. -You're welcome.

-Excuse me. -Go.

There are accountants and then there are accountants.

Your daughter is very talented.

I see her as the brains and driving force of V&M.

I know it's a very important company

and I'm very proud Betty is working there.

Thank you.

But can I tell you something? I don't like it.

She works too hard.

She comes home very tired.

She smiles less often.

I know that world is... very difficult.

They make fun of her.

Betty is better than that. She shouldn't listen to them.

-I know, but... it's still annoying. -Don't worry.

Also...

I really don't like her close relationship with her boss.

He brings her home often. That's not right.

Armando brings her home?

Yes.

That could be misconstrued. He's engaged.

I keep telling Betty to find a slower-paced job.

In life, your health is what really matters.

That's true.

Do you like cuete mechado?

Dinner's ready and you're not leaving after only having tea.

You've been looking melancholic for a few days now.

You can trust me. Tell me what's wrong.

I don't know where to begin.

I've been doing a lot of thinking recently.

My situation is very complicated.

You know Fabio and I are here for you for anything you need.

Anything.

Look, if I decided to have my baby here in New York,

what will happen to me?

My immigration situation is up in the air.

I've been thinking about it and given the situation,

I should give the baby up for adoption.

Oh, great.

What's wrong, Armandito?

You must be thrilled because everything is going your way.

That's what happens when you plan everything out.

-Right. -Yes.

What's wrong?

Is everything OK? You've been very quiet tonight.

Sometimes it's better to observe and keep quiet.

It's a pleasure to listen to others.

It's an art, Armando.

Yes.

-Tell me... -What?

is everything ready for the next board meeting?

Yes, everything's perfect.

I hope I can meet your expectations,

so you'll stop spreading fake rumors.

Fake?

The reports you turn in are fake.

The jig is almost up, Armando. I promise you that much.

Very soon you'll lose all control of V&M.

I finally get why wrongdoers think the worst of everyone.

Could it be that you're the liar here?

Could it be that you're hiding something, Daniel?

How's it going?

You probably never thought this story would change

like it has in the past few weeks, right?

Join me in this Behind the Scenes of Betty in NY.

Action.

Kiss, kiss...

Don't do that, it makes me laugh.

Don't do it.

I took Patricia to dinner, just not where she'd have expected.

Are you enjoying the chicken, Patri?

Where'd you rather be?

Here or at an expensive restaurant?

To be honest, I'd rather have chicken.

Action.

I told you not to go out with that haughty chick!

I tried but it was Cupid's doing.

It was love at first sight.

Yeah, right. Love at first sight!

Everyone on TV found out you're going out with Patricia.

And everyone knows Patricia is a gold digger.

Really?

Well, we're leaving now. Excuse us.

No, no, we're staying.

Not at this table, obviously.

We'll get another table.

I just got hungry watching her enjoying that bite.

Working with Mauricio is so much fun.

He always comes up with funny stunts,

he does things you'd never expect,

he comes up with natural stuff

and that happens quite often with Mau.

The money will be in your bank account shortly.

Thanks for speaking so highly of me.

I wanted to pamper you, I don't know...

give you a massage, kiss you...

Action.

Kiss, kiss...

Betty, Betty... Betty!

Come on, stop this.

I had enough!

Did you see that?

As the end draws nearer, anything can happen.

It's coming from me.

Don't miss next week's Behind the Scenes

of Betty in NY.