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Betty!

Why were you kissing him?

You said there was nothing going on between you two.

Nicolas is my friend.

I'm not an idiot! Stop lying to me!

I'm not. Don't talk to me about lies.

I'll prove that I love you. I won't marry Marcela.

-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.

Yes?

Surprise!

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

I'm calling off the wedding.

You can't call it off!

I can and I will.

What's wrong? Are you OK?

No, I'm not.

You didn't call off the wedding.

I swear I tried but couldn't. My mom got sick and--

Don't, Armando.

This ring has been in the Mendoza family for generations.

And now it belongs to Marcela.

I can't imagine welcoming a more wonderful woman

into our family.

Son, it's your duty to uphold the family traditions.

No more!

May I ask why we're laughing?

Well, because we had a very fun night.

Look at the mirror!

You're right about that, princess.

I didn't think I could drink so much tequila.

People usually get all depressed

when they drink so much, but not me.

I feel... I don't know...

I feel...

You'll have to forgive me, but...

Giovas, are you crying?

No!

The thing is... you're perfect.

Yeah, I know!

I can see that in the mirror.

But you don't have to cry about it.

I want to make something very clear.

I want you to know that you're my reason for being.

Being with you was my biggest dream. Being with you forever, princess.

But I don't mean just like this.

I mean being together for real and not just

submerging ourselves in the depths of pleasure.

I love you, princess.

Giovas!

Go to sleep.

I'll wake you up.

I'll go to sleep, but at least tell me what I mean to you.

Am I just a plaything?

Or am I your love slave?

Stop, Giovas! You're going to upset me.

Whatever. Then get upset!

Just tell me where I stand.

Am I on terra firma or am I drowning in quicksand?

Tell me.

Are we really together

or just two lonely souls who sometimes hook up?

Yes, we're together!

But you don't have to be so intense about it!

Did you say we're together?

Yes!

She said we're together!

What do you think you're doing, Ricardo?

Good morning.

I beg your pardon?

Don't play dumb.

What the hell are you doing with my sister?

Romi, you're here earlier today.

Good morning. How are you?

Yes, Huguito left me some sketches last night.

Good morning.

-Did you sleep well? -Yes.

I brought you coffee.

Two sweeteners, right?

Yes. Great.

Thank you.

It's my pleasure.

Marcela, what I do and don't do with my life is not your problem.

But what you do with my sister is.

Leave Maria Lucia alone or I swear...

Or what?

You'll tell her what happened between you and me?

I'm warning you.

Stay away from my sister.

Look, she and I are single, and we're adults.

Whatever happens between us is our business.

Unless you've come to tell me you're sick with jealousy

and can't live without me.

Don't be stupid.

Then you and I have nothing to discuss.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a lot to do.

Know what?

Maria Lucia will never listen to you.

Never.

Then relax if you're so sure.

After all, you yourself told me

the name Valencia is too much for me to handle.

Darling, do you trust me?

With my life, Roberto. Why do you ask?

Because I want the truth.

I know you, and I know something's going on with you.

I'm nervous about Armando's wedding.

What's going on with Armando's wedding?

What's the problem?

None that I know of.

Well, nothing out of the ordinary for an event of this magnitude.

You sure?

You jumped the gun with that show of yours with the ring.

It wasn't relevant.

What's more, Armando seemed indecisive,

like he's unsure about this marriage.

A bit of cold feet before the wedding, but it's no big deal.

Honey, neither you nor I had cold feet before ours.

You're right.

But times are different.

Kids are scared of commitment these days.

But, oh well, it's Armando's decision, and we'll have to support him.

Support him...

I spoke to Daniel, and to be honest,

I'm starting to question Armando's decisions.

What are you referring to?

You must be more careful.

With these posts, all of New York knows

-you're getting married. -What can I do?

I can't forbid my mother from doing what she did

or forbid Marcela from posting pictures.

-What about poor Beatriz? -What?

What'll she say when she finds out?

Remember, she's got an important job to do

and you have to keep her happy.

Yeah, don't worry about Betty.

She'll message the numbers in that report.

She wouldn't give Daniel my head on a silver platter.

I wouldn't be so sure.

For now just don't make her any more promises.

We have to wait for everything to be cleared up

so we can think with cool heads.

I am not getting married.

I'm not going to talk about that, especially now.

Instead let's talk about continuing investigating Daniel.

Yes, you have to get Cindy to help us.

If we get the proof incriminating Daniel,

we'll have him in our grasp.

And we'd have control of that fool.

Yes, but Daniel's no sucker.

He seemed very confident yesterday.

With him, you never know.

We have to be two steps ahead of him.

You think Armando is concealing information from us about the company?

I don't know.

But Daniel seemed very confident.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to support Daniel's proposal

and allow him to audit the company.

If Armando's doing things right,

he'll have no reason to get upset.

Well, he will get upset.

You know they've been rivals since they were kids.

They're adults now, sweetie. Time for them to grow up.

Besides, it's our company that's at risk.

You're right.

Let's wait for the meeting.

You'll make the best decision.

Here she comes.

A small gesture for the beauty stalking my dreams,

for my soul mate and better half,

as a memento of the unforgettable night we had together,

and as thanks for all those yet to come.

Thanks, Giovas.

I wanted to talk to you because...

No, no, no, there's no need to say anything, princess.

I feel the same as you.

Let's let the silence speak for us both.

Girl, are you two official?

Were you spying on me?

No!

How could you think that?

Never.

We just wanted to hear what you two said

without you noticing.

Oh.

Nothing. Same as always.

Him and his outsized flattery.

Did you go out last night?

Did there happen to be a meeting of sublime bodies,

my dear front desk worker?

Yes.

Tell us!

Well?

No, 911. Emergency!

Let's go!

Good morning, Betty. How are you?

Surprised.

I didn't receive any card or plush,

and, you know, they were always so romantic

and above all sincere.

Yes, I'll bring you some again.

By the way, where are the ones I brought you?

I took them home so as not to arouse suspicion.

Great thinking.

-How about you? -What?

How'd it go last night?

Breaking up with Marcela must have been very difficult.

Know what?

I was shocked.

To break off an engagement with a ring that's part of a family tradition...

What a gesture!

Betty, it wasn't me. It was my mother's idea.

My favorite part was announcing it on social media.

The wedding of the year is happening in a few days.

But that's where it lost me.

"How could that be?", I thought.

"He can't be with her and me at the same time."

What church is OK with that?

Islam? Mormon?

Fine, Betty. I couldn't do it.

Yeah, that much is clear.

I saw it all over everyone's social media, like on Patricia's Instagram.

But don't worry.

Armando, I understand.

What? You really understand?

Of course.

That's why I'm here.

To understand everything you do and accept it.

To say "amen" to all your decisions.

I understand that you're upset, and you must think I'm a liar,

but you know the board meeting's coming up

and I wanted to--

Yes, you wanted me to once again fudge the numbers.

Yes, can you? Would that be wrong?

It's just--

Relax.

I'm already doing it.

I'll message the numbers and it'll be perfect.

It's incredible how I've learned to lie.

Of course, I learned from the best.

Now, if you'll allow me to finish my work,

I don't want any interruptions. Thanks.

OK. Thanks, Betty.

Yes, fine, we had a good time.

Giovas was great, I won't deny it.

He made me feel like the queen of the world,

like the prettiest, sexiest woman.

Like the most... Well, you know.

I've always told the Squad that Giovas was made for you.

He's cute too.

Well, he's a nice guy,

but cute?

It's nice.

I'm so glad the plan worked.

What plan worked? What are you talking about?

-Huh? -Don't play dumb.

You must've noticed yesterday that it was a trick

so you two would meet.

It's not like you can complain.

I didn't know.

Giovas is super nice, and we're really glad

you decided to go out with him.

You got that right.

Don't get too excited, girls.

Just because I went out with Giovas

doesn't mean he's the only man in my life.

Giovas is Giovas.

But Giovas is a good man.

-Yeah. -He adores your son.

Yeah.

And to top it off, he worships the ground you walk on.

What more do you want?

Maybe someone filthy rich, hot and muscular.

Yeah, I'd like a man who could help me get out of this situation

and who could offer me and my son a brighter future.

But Giovas is a handyman.

I'd like a luxury car and a mansion in the suburbs.

I'd like to live the good life, to live like a queen.

With Giovas, all I'd get are flowers and cheap chocolates.

You're an ingrate. That's what you are.

You have it all and it's not good enough.

Plus, it's so hard to find a good man these days.

Come on!

If you want to keep going after princes, that's on you.

All you end up doing is kissing poisonous frogs.

But what's wrong with that?

I'm throwing in the towel with you too.

So I can't hope for something better?

You know what? You're really dumb.

I'm out of here!

She called me dumb?

Yes, I want something better.

Hi, Beatriz. I want to show you something. Look.

Pretty, isn't it?

It's from the Mendozas.

It's been passed down generations.

And guess what?

Armando gave it to me last night.

Congratulations! It's very... shiny.

The important thing isn't how shiny it is or how it looks,

but what it means.

This means that I'm now an important part of the family.

So I wanted you to tell Armando's lover

that even though you're helping her,

she will never ever take my place.

Marcela Valencia won.

I won!

I won.

I won.

It's a decades-old tradition in the Mendoza family.

Once you get the ring, you have the obligation and the right

to be part of that family for life.

That's some responsibility! It's enough to drive you crazy.

I love it.

I love the traditions of rich people and royalty.

It's a shame they forgot about us.

At least I didn't get the invitation. Did any of you?

-No. -Me neither.

All I can think of is the food.

I bet it's the kind that makes your clothes shrink.

Well, I was invited.

Yes, but only to assist Ms. Marcela

because she needs someone to cover her on social media.

Please take me. I'll be your assistant.

I promise I'll behave myself.

Or not.

Depends on the role.

Betty.

What?

What's going on? We're talking about a wedding not a funeral.

Yeah. How cool.

I was thinking about something else,

about everything I have to do for the board meeting.

Are there lots of problems at V&M, Betty?

No. Don't worry.

It's other very specific things that I should go check on now.

Specific how?

See you, ladies.

Don't go, Betty!

-Do you have something to share? -You didn't say bye!

Was it something I said?

Thanks very much, Margarita.

I thought of you when I saw that handkerchief in Milan.

Now give me a penny for it before we fight.

It was my mother's only superstition.

Whenever she gave someone a handkerchief, she'd ask for one cent in return.

If not, the friendship was over or they'd have their heart broken.

Oh, look. Here's a quarter.

I don't want to fight with you much less break your heart.

Ricardo, I'm very worried about my son.

Armando is very different lately.

He must be tense from the upcoming board meeting. Those stress him out.

No, it's actually the wedding.

I'd have to be fitted for a straitjacket if I were getting married.

Yes, maybe that's it, but there's something more.

Did you know he wants to call off the wedding?

Yeah? You don't say.

No, I didn't know anything.

You know everything about Armando,

and you also know he's got a mistress.

She's making him change his mind.

Who is she?

Margarita, please don't put me in that position.

I have to, Ricardo. Armando's happiness is at stake.

Do you think the other woman would make him happier

than Marcela would?

I doubt it.

I raised my son to have a queen alongside him,

not some random model like I'm sure he's with.

You have to help me keep Armando

from making the biggest mistake of his life.

You're like a brother to him. Help me.

All I can say is if Armando's having second thoughts,

it'd be best to call off the wedding, don't you think?

Now I understand whose side you're on,

and maybe you're not as good a friend to my son as I thought.

This coin is worthless.

You broke my heart.

You were right and I was wrong.

I don't like Beatriz one bit.

She's not a good influence on my son.

I told you, and I've been telling you.

But it doesn't matter.

Armando promised to fire her after the board meeting.

That's great news. Why wasn't I informed?

Because nobody knows. It can't leave this room, OK?

I can't wait for that woman to no longer work at V&M.

I imagine he's found a replacement, right?

No, but we'll find somebody.

-Of course. -Yeah, sure.

Marcela Valencia won.

I won.

I won!

Am I interrupting?

No. Come in, Catalina.

How are you?

I'm great, Betty,

but I can't say the same for you.

Look at your face.

It's because of the board meeting.

-I've just got a lot of work. -Of course.

Are you sure?

You don't look worried. You look sad.

No. I'm fine.

Betty, I'm telling you this because

we spend over 50% of our lives in the workplace.

If you're not happy, you shouldn't be doing this.

I get a sense of satisfaction from doing all my work.

That's not happiness. You deserve something better.

You're really smart and you're surrounded

by talented people like your father and Nicolas.

If you all wanted, you could have your own company.

Can you imagine?

We'd scare off our customers.

Come on, Betty. Be serious.

If you're not happy here, why insist on staying?

What's truly keeping you at V&M?

It's the only place where I've been treated with dignity.

With dignity, Betty?

You call this closet dignity?

You deserve your own office.

Besides being Armando's assistant, you do the work of the VP of Finance.

Well, not all of it. I help where I can.

Betty, after what you did for me yesterday,

I haven't the slightest doubt

that you're not even paid 20% of what you're worth here.

But that's enough for me, and I know the company

is in no position now to be handing out raises.

See?

You're such a good employee.

You're looking out for the interests of a company that isn't yours.

I'm certain that you've let people walk all over you millions of times.

Yes, but why are you telling me all this?

Because I want you to know that I do value your work.

If you ever decide to leave V&M,

I'd hire you without giving it a second thought.

No, don't cut it.

Water has to enter it so it can bloom.

You'll like it.

It was prepared by my guru, and it's delicious.

It looks weird.

Hey, how was it with Ricardo yesterday?

Did you stay longer?

Did you talk?

Did something happen between you two?

Define "something."

I don't know.

Is there attraction or romance?

No, we're just friends. That's all.

But I noticed yesterday both you and Daniel were angry with him.

Did he do something to either of you?

That clown? Of course not.

Malu, tell me something. Do you like him?

And so what if I did?

Nothing.

He's just not right for you.

He's a womanizer.

He's an unstable man who doesn't want anything serious.

Sis, what makes you think I'm looking for something serious?

You want to protect me from the Big Bad Wolf,

but I ain't no Little Red Riding Hood.

You know dating between employees is against company policy, don't you?

I'm just reminding you because I know you want to work here.

Oh, then I'll remind you that I own this company just like you,

and owners don't abide much by company policy.

Like you and Armando, right?

I'm going to go now because I don't care

for the scolding mom energy I'm feeling.

Let me know when you're over it, sweetie.

Mom, I didn't expect to find you here.

Why not?

Can't I visit my own company?

No, of course you can. What's going on?

Your father is worried about V&M's financial state.

Daniel filled his head with rumors again.

That idiot!

I talked your father off the ledge.

I know you won't let him down.

Mom, what you did yesterday wasn't right.

You shouldn't have given Marcela that ring.

That wasn't the right time.

Why not?

You're going to marry her.

You're going to behave like an adult and keep your word.

No, no, no, Mom.

Marcela doesn't deserve to live that lie.

A lie is what you've got going on with that other woman.

When you snap out of it, you'll realize you love Marcela.

You've always loved her.

Son, hear me out.

Don't throw your future away.

Neither Ricardo nor that insignificant Beatriz

will give you a dime when you lose everything.

A bad decision right now could lead you to lose everything.

Including your family.

Romi.

Romi, I don't know what's wrong with me.

I must not have slept well last night.

Go home and rest.

I'll tell Hugo when he gets here.

No, I'm fine.

-Are you sure? -I'm fine!

Hand me the fabric that has to be cut.

Here it is.

And the scissors.

No, what are you doing, Ines? What's wrong with you?

You told me to cut that fabric.

No, I told you to cut the lining.

This fabric is for special occasions.

I'll have to ask the supplier for more.

It'll have to come out of my pocket.

I'm sorry, Hugo. I don't know where my head was at.

Mr. Armando totally forbid me from firing someone

without his authorization.

I'll remind you you're speaking to one of the founding partners of this company.

But Armando is president,

and he could fire me if I don't follow his instructions.

OK, if those are Armando's instructions,

I'll respect that. But let's get a head start.

Prepare for Beatriz's firing.

Double her severance so she doesn't complain.

And have your headhunters find a VP of Finance

with the same profile as Beatriz.

One thing, though. We don't want this public yet,

so please be discreet.

More than discreet, this is a secret.

Nobody can know Beatriz is going to be replaced.

And be very careful with your secretary.

We all know how communicative Bertha is.

Oh, God, what's happening to me?

Hugui.

Hugo, Romi... Romi, I don't feel well.

Oh, my God, what's happening to me?

I can't breathe.

Romina. Hugo!

Huguito...

Ines, you're wanted--

Are you OK?

Ines! Ines!

Breathe, Ines.

No, Ines.

Breathe.

What did you do to Ines?

-No, I-- -Ines, what's wrong?

I forbid you from dying, Ines.

Sir, calm down.

Call an ambulance...

-Don't tell me what to do! -Call 911!

I'm going to call an ambulance.

Ines, can you hear me?

Doctor, I don't know what happened to me.

I was feeling very sleepy in the morning

and I couldn't concentrate.

Afterward, I lost consciousness.

Romina, I'm so glad you're here.

At what time did I start feeling bad?

Around 30 minutes after you took that cold medicine.

I took cold medicine?

Yes, don't you remember?

You weren't feeling well and asked me to get it for you.

No, I don't remember.

Ines, you have no idea how bad I feel for how I spoke to you.

-No. -Hit me. I deserve it.

Hit me.

There. Don't be a clown.

I feel terrible.

Doctor, this woman is a saint, and I love her like a mother.

If anything happens to her, I'll die.

And then I'll come back from the dead and kill you.

My mother shouldn't have given Marcela that ring.

I was honest with her and was preparing her for what's going to happen.

Yeah. I'm glad you realized that was the wrong play.

You shouldn't have told Margarita.

She can't not see you married to Marcela.

You should've seen her with me. I'm on her list now.

What? What did she say?

That she suspects you're seeing someone else.

She's convinced that's the reason you want to call off the wedding.

Call it a mother's intuition. She's not wrong.

Betty.

If not for Betty, you and I would've been out of V&M a while ago.

Well, we're still almost in the same boat.

The difference being that we're at the mercy of Beatriz

and tomorrow we have to walk the gallows.

Gallows. You know what that means?

Yeah, do you?

Obviously, I wouldn't be using that word if I didn't.

By the way, did she give you the report?

No. Let me call her.

Armando, I'm glad you called.

Betty, how are you?

Bad. I'm at the hospital.

What happened? Are you OK?

I am. It's Ines.

Her blood pressure went up and she's at the hospital,

but she's going to be fine.

I'm on my way.

No, the whole squad is here. Hugo too.

Ines is my employee, and I want to be with you.

This isn't the time.

I'm coming over.

What happened?

It's Ines.

Beatriz, I'd like to say--

No, Mr. Hugo, you don't have to tell me anything, don't worry.

No, I do. Of course I do.

That Mr. Hugo who says mean things to you is over there.

I come in peace.

I know I can be direct and unfiltered

and I say what I think.

That's why I'd like to thank you for your quick thinking with Ines.

You were cold-blooded enough to act fast.

I couldn't. I got nervous.

You know Ines is like a mother to me.

Yes, but you really don't have to thank me.

Ines is my friend, and I would've done it for her

or anyone else.

Damn, girl, even when I'm trying to be nice,

you won't let me.

What are we going to do with you?

Nothing.

We both know I don't belong in this industry.

You and I don't get along either.

But from the bottom of my heart,

I'm glad Ines is going to be OK.

-Excuse me. -Know what, Beatriz Rincon?

The only pretty thing about you is your last name.

You look better.

Don't say that.

I haven't even been able to touch up my make-up.

I'm as pale as a ghost.

No, don't say that.

Your fainting scared us all half to death.

Don't do it again.

You're tired, Ines. You should take it easy.

But I'm not doing any more than what I always have.

But your body's sending you signals.

You have to rest.

Yes, I am worried.

Sometimes my mind's distracted and I feel

like I don't know what I'm doing.

What was it that you did or didn't do?

I took some cold medicine that Romina says I asked her for.

Which surprises me because I don't take that stuff

because of my high blood pressure.

Hold on. You asked Romina for it?

She says I did, but I don't remember that.

And weird things are happening to me lately.

I lose things like my eyeglasses,

and I'm not like that.

I'm an organized, methodical person.

I always know what I'm doing.

You should've told us.

The girls from the Squad look out for each other

and support each other. We help however we can.

Next time you lose something, we'll all look

and pray to the patron saint of lost items.

You have to let all of us take care of you, OK?

We love you, Ines!

What are you doing here?

I came to pick up my girlfriend Betty.

What?

No, I came for her. Betty's coming with me.

Oh, yeah? Sorry, but Betty's coming with me.

Excuse me.

You must not have heard me. Betty's coming with me.

I talked to her and I'm taking her home.

Oh, with which Betty did you speak?

Because my Betty's coming with me.

Please, Nicolas. Don't be ridiculous.

I asked Betty to talk to you about perpetuating this farce

of a relationship between you two, but it's over.

You can go home or wherever else you like, OK?

-OK. -You understand?

Betty's staying with me.

She would never leave me for a man like you.

OK, OK.

Are you sure about that? Let me let you in on a secret.

Betty chose me because she's tired of being

with a phony like you.

You watch your mouth.

You think I'm scared of you?

I can handle two and even three men of your...

diminutive stature.

What's going on?

What's wrong with you?

Ricardo, are you sure about what you're saying?

More than sure. Gregorio Mata worked for us.

He was fired from V&M for unethical behavior.

We need proof to report him.

That's why I need your help.

Let's call my father.

No.

First we need proof.

I know Mata, and it'll be very easy for you to get information out of him.

So you want to use me as your secret spy.

It's for a good cause.

OK, but I'll need something in return before taking on this dangerous mission.

You're scaring me, Marce.

Are you offering me alcohol at this hour?

-Take it. -What happened now?

Obviously something with Armando.

No.

We're celebrating some very good news

that I still can't tell you.

Come on, Marce. Tell me.

I'm your best friend. Tell me, tell me, tell me.

OK, all I can say is that it's something

that'll benefit you.

Me?

I'm getting a raise.

Maybe. Could be.

But that doesn't make sense.

It was reduced because I'm a secretary.

Well, maybe you won't be a secretary anymore

and you'll be an assistant instead.

An assistant?

Yours? Whose?

No, and stop asking!

Armando's?

Marcela, Armando's assistant?

That means that that hobbit

is leaving for good this time.

She's going to be fired.

But you can't tell anyone. It's a secret.

Not even if you're tortured, Patricia.

Beatriz has but hours remaining at the company.

Betty's coming with me. Get over here.

Leave her alone.

She's not leaving with anyone else let alone you.

Armando, please go. You shouldn't be here.

Exactly.

Aren't you an important man with lots of responsibility?

-What are you doing here? -You and I have to talk.

Let her go, damn it!

Stop being so ridiculous.

You two are just friends, you understand?

Betty would never leave me for a character like you.

Know what?

-Betty. -What?

No, Nicolas!

Ouch, my hand!

No, Armando! What are you doing?

Please let him go.

Please stop! Somebody help!

-Ouch, my hand! -Stop it, Nico.

Let him go!

Somebody break them up!

They're killing each other!