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How come you're calling me?

I wanted to ask if you were serious about the job offer.

Very much so, Betty.

Don't tell me you're coming with me.

It'd be an honor to work with you.

What you're looking at are the actual figures for V&M.

That balance sheet isn't real. This meeting is over.

You're not taking anything from me!

ON THE PREVIOUS EPISODE

Ladies and gentlemen, this is V&M's true status.

Beatriz, would you mind telling all of us who owns BAR,

and therefore, owns V&M?

-Me. -What?

What's in your bag?

It's in both our interests

for this bag to be opened in private.

What is this crap? Armando gave you these?

-Supposedly. -You're Armando's lover?

Something like that.

I made a mistake, but it's also true that we all make mistakes--

including you.

What are you saying?

You had an affair with Mr. Ricardo.

Is it true you and Beatriz were involved?

Yes. It's true.

What kind of monster are you, Armando?

Is it true Beatriz Rincon is your lover?

I'm in love with Betty.

What did that troll have in the bag?

Proof that she was Armando's lover.

Beatriz is the luckiest woman.

Now not only does she have a rich boyfriend,

she also has a rich lover.

Nicolas isn't rich either.

He's a bum.

I gave everything, Marce!

For free.

I quit V&M. But I found another job.

Ms. Catalina asked me to work with her.

You're leaving today to begin your new life.

I'm so glad you're here, Betty. How was your flight?

Good.

I was ready to leave New York. Thank you for bringing me here.

Yes, I can tell, Betty. You look very worried.

Yes, and I actually wanted to talk to you

before we got down to business.

Before? We're already in business.

We're waiting on a client and friend of mine.

Joaquin De Quiroz.

He's a bit peculiar but also charming.

I've known him for years.

He's a European designer

and he's here in Miami to open his first store.

That's very interesting, Ms. Catalina,

but I'd feel better if we talked about this first.

It's a delicate matter.

Oh, goodness me! Who is it now?

How may I help you? Who are you looking for?

Does Beatriz Rincon live here?

Yes... but she's not here right now.

Who's asking?

Margarita Valle-Mendoza.

I'm Armando Mendoza's mother.

Who bought this?

Was it Ricardo... or you?

-Marcela, I... -Don't.

I don't know why I asked.

Please, just hear me out.

No!

I won't hear you out. It's over.

I came to gather my things and to ask you not to seek me out.

Look...

it's obvious this wasn't meant for me.

It was meant for her, for Beatriz.

Here you are.

There you have it.

Hey...

No, no!

Please listen to me.

You said you loved me...

but you're the one who's hurt me the most.

Just so you know, I'm not leaving V&M.

I won't let that woman take away my family's inheritance.

Beatriz will pay for what she did

and I won't show her any mercy!

I see that you're a very tight-knit family.

Yes.

You must be proud of your daughter.

Yes, very much so.

She's very smart and a hard worker.

She's the daughter all mothers wish for.

Where is she?

I don't know.

I assume she is with a professor or a friend

who'll help her find a new job.

She quit her job. Did you know that?

Is that what she told you?

Yes, that's what she said.

Why? Is there something going on with my Betty?

No.

What did she tell you about the company?

Well, that it's a large company in Manhattan

and that she's grateful she was given a chance to work there.

Please tell her I came by to see her.

What for? Is there a problem?

Good evening!

Beatriz's father I assume.

Demetrio Rincon, at your service.

And you are?

This is Armando Mendoza's mother, honey.

She's here because Betty quit her job.

Hi!

Hi, Nicolas.

Oh, you have no idea how bad I wanted to see you.

I was dying to see you.

Me too, Patri. I really wanted to see you too.

-You look beautiful. -Yes, I know.

No, Nico. Not here. It's embarrassing.

No? No... Sit, Patri, sit.

Thank you.

You haven't ordered anything yet?

-No. -Why?

I'm famished.

I'm going to order a little bit of everything.

What? Why?

Is there a problem?

No, no. It's cool.

OK.

A glass of water.

The house's brand.

What do you mean Betty quit her job? What happened?

I don't know.

She came to see her.

Is there any unfinished business?

Does my daughter owe you anything?

No, that's not it at all.

I came to discuss some things. Please ask her to call me.

-If you'll excuse me. -Sure.

That clown is so full of herself.

Julia, she's Armando's mother.

If she came looking for Betty, then there must be a problem.

Was she fired?

No, honey. She wasn't fired.

Betty quit.

She was fed up!

She shouldn't have done that. How will she support herself now?

She already has that covered.

She left to Miami to work with Ms. Catalina.

And you know she's different.

Miami?

With whose permission?

Demetrio, do you hear yourself?

Be happy!

This is for the better!

Sis, I've never been a fan of your relationship with Armando

and I know his decisions weren't what was best for V&M,

but I think you've mixed up your personal with your professional life.

Yes.

Besides, you'll probably forgive him

because you adore him.

Once you cool off,

you might come to regret making such a drastic decision

like calling off the wedding.

-Yes. -Don't call it off.

Yes.

You're not taking anything I say seriously, are you?

He was the one who didn't take me seriously.

Armando not only gave our company to that woman...

He was sleeping with her!

Armando and Beatriz are lovers.

What are you saying?

That can't be.

Armando seduced her

and made her believe he liked her.

He slept with her...

to keep her... under control.

Are you sure about all this?

Of course!

Why else do you think Beatriz did what she did, huh?

That ugly woman...

took everything from me.

She took my company,

she took my fiancé, she took my life!

Everything!

Nico, I hate to be the one to open your eyes,

but I don't think Ugly Betty...

I mean, Betty.

I don't think she's as good a person as everyone thinks she is.

She left V&M in very bad shape.

I don't think it is in your best interest to stay with her.

Patri, that's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.

You're leaving her, right?

No.

Yes, Nico. Leave her.

Oh, Patri!

That's why I want to spend an amazing night with you.

I'm starting to develop

killer feelings... for you.

-Yeah? -Uh-huh.

Patri...

what do you mean by killer feelings?

I need you, Nico.

I can't stop thinking about you.

-Oh, Patri... -Does the same happen to you?

Yes! Yes, Patri.

The exact same thing happens to me.

Patri, I need to tell you that...

And I need you to transfer the money

because we won't be very sober later tonight.

Patri, I really don't think...

Oh, look! The champagne is here!

Thank you!

Let's toast, Patri.

Oh, yeah. Hold on.

Wait...

Honey, calm down.

Betty switched jobs, that's all.

No, Julia. I won't calm down.

You don't leave a job just like that,

much less leave to another state in one day.

She didn't tell me that she was leaving. Isn't that enough reason to worry?

She called to tell you, but your phone was off.

Ms. Catalina was the one who said

she needed her in Miami today.

There was some emergency.

Betty couldn't put up a fight

when she's doing her a favor by giving her a job.

Yes, but Betty's job came with a lot of responsibilities.

She needed to hand in a clear report.

That can't be done in a day, Julia.

I promise you Betty left without owing them anything.

Her happiness is what matters.

She'll only get grief and problems at that place.

Not really.

You know how much Mr. Armando appreciated her.

He didn't just appreciate her, he cared for her.

Don't talk to me about that man.

He kept her up till late at night as if she were his slave.

Everything will be different with Ms. Catalina, honey.

You can tell she's a different kind of person.

I won't stop worrying until I speak with Betty.

Again with that?

Awe!

I finished my drink before we could toast.

That's so sad.

You know, I think we should order another bottle at once.

This isn't enough for us tonight.

Before you do anything else,

there's something I'd like to tell you.

Give me your hand.

I want you to know that I'm very much in love with you.

That's all.

Oh, Nico!

You're so sweet! You're divine!

Thank you.

Look,

I too wanted to have something formal with you,

but... you're a very difficult man, Nico.

-A little. -You are.

Know what it is? I feel like you're lying to me.

-No! -You're not, though.

-No, no. -Of course not.

You know lies make me crazy, don't you?

Ouch! Oh, my...

Nico... are you OK?

-Yes. -Yes?

-Yes, yes. -OK, then pour me another.

You look very tense, though.

Yes, you do. How come?

Oh, I know! It's Betty.

Don't worry. She's out of your life.

Why?

Because you chose me! Duh!

Make the transfer.

Patri, I really need...

Transfer the money, darling.

Patri, you're not...

Transfer the money now! Do it now!

Do it now, now, now! Transfer it now!

I...

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

Joaquin is on his way.

Where's your assistant? You said she'd be here.

I did and she is.

Allow me to introduce you to Beatriz Rincon.

She's my assistant as of today.

See you later, Catalina.

I'll go walk around while I wait for Joaquin to arrive.

It's strange Joaquin isn't here yet.

I'm worried I won't have enough time to plan the launch

and tomorrow's press conference.

Isn't she his assistant? Maybe she can help us.

-Deborah? -Uh-huh.

No, no.

How can I put this nicely?

Deborah prefers to work alone and not with a team.

You must be hungry. I'll get you something to eat.

No, no.

We could talk about what happened at V&M.

All right, Betty.

Tell me, what's so serious that's got you so upset?

Well...

That must be Joaquin.

Marcela?

-No, no. -Hello?

Hi, Marcela. How are you?

Me?

I'm in Miami with...

with Joaquin De Quiroz.

Yes, the Spanish designer.

I'm planning a launch for him here in Miami,

but don't think I've forgotten about your wedding.

What did you say?

You called off the wedding?

Yes, don't worry. I'll handle everything.

We'll talk when I come back.

Kisses.

That's precisely what I wanted to talk to you about.

The wedding was called off...

because of me.

Are you deaf, you idiot?

Oh, of course! I forgot!

I have to use sign language to get through to you.

Well, transfer my money now!

Patri, please wait. It's just that...

Wait, I... I don't have it!

-No? -That money isn't mine.

I'm not a millionaire. The money belongs to V&M.

-I'm... -Poor!

I already know you're poor, you deadbeat liar!

What, did you think you could fool me?

You thought you could fool Patricia Fernandez!

You took advantage of me!

Listen up, everyone! He took advantage of me!

-I did what? -You took advantage of me.

Give me my money or I'll report you.

Patri, you wanted it too.

Of course I did, when I thought you were a millionaire.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be caught dead with you!

Give me my money or I'll send you to prison!

Sorry!

Coming, sweetie. I have your meds.

Coming.

Oh, I hate you, Nicolas! Damn you!

What?

I understand. You don't have to say anything.

When I get my severance,

I'll pay you back for the plane ticket and the hotel.

I really appreciate everything you've done for me.

-Excuse me. -Where are you going?

Have a seat, please. I haven't fired you.

What you did wasn't right...

but nothing is when it comes to love.

Does that mean I can keep working for you?

Of course you can, Betty.

I don't condone what you did,

but we all make mistakes.

What matters is that you regret it

and that you had the courage to tell the truth.

Thank you for understanding.

There's no need to thank me.

From now on, you and I are a team.

Together we'll move forward.

-Got it? -Uh-huh.

I promise I won't disappoint you or let you down.

I know. That's why I hired you.

I know the kind of woman you are.

One mistake won't change what I think about you.

I think we could use some mojitos. Will you join me?

-No. -Oh, Beatriz!

You're right, though.

Joaquin is clearly not going to show

and tomorrow we have a long day ahead of us.

I think it's best if we get some rest. You need to rest.

Do you feel better now?

Hugo, don't drink so much tea. It'll make you sick.

I can't help it.

I'm still as upset as I was when Marcela cut up her dress.

That woman wasn't cutting up a dress, she was cutting up my soul.

Whoa! Take a look at this.

It looks exactly like one of the dresses in your collection.

Oh, please!

A sophisticated dress isn't going to be sold

at a store that sells tuna.

Look at it!

Those are my dresses!

-But, Hugo... -They copied my line!

Why are my dresses being sold here?

They stole my collection.

How is that possible?

It looks just like it.

You? What...

You miss her too.

I don't want to feel like this anymore.

I can't do it anymore.

What are you doing?

-What are you doing? -Hey!

-Run, run! -Let's go!

Hey!

No, but my ego's bruised.

They caught me drunk and with my pants down.

Should we call the police?

No, no. There's no need.

Thank you. You were very brave just now.

You saved me from those two thugs.

Did they steal anything?

No.

My phone, wallet, necklace...

but they left everything else.

It can all be replaced. Don't worry.

And I'm doing just great.

Would you like to go to a hospital? You don't look... well.

I'll have my assistant take me.

At least let's go get some water.

You'll get out of the sun and you'll hydrate.

Are you a nurse?

No, but I do have common sense.

Let me help you, will you?

Will this work, Nico?

-Let's see. -What do you think?

Perfect, ma'am.

No need to be so formal.

I was talking about the box.

Ms. Juli, had I known about this,

I wouldn't have brought so many books over.

Nico, be honest with me.

What did Betty say?

Nothing.

I haven't spoken to her since yesterday.

Then why do you look like someone died?

Ms. Juli, it's just that...

my love story turned into...

a horror story yesterday.

I hope that blond woman, Betty's enemy, isn't involved.

You can only expect the worst from those people.

You should be careful too.

And you should be careful too.

Me? Why is that?

Mr. Deme's questions.

When he starts to interrogate you,

he's worse than the IRS.

I love Mr. Deme very much, but he's very nosy.

I think he's one of the nosiest people I've ever met!

Yes, and I'm glad you know it.

You're going to tell me why my daughter did what she did.

And God help you if you lie.

Drink plenty of water. It helps with the hangover.

You're amazing.

In fact, you're my Good Samaritan.

I mean it. Thank you so much.

You've been great to me.

I needed to wake up

and realize today is a new day in the Sunshine State.

Wow, I can tell you're feeling better.

Here.

What's this?

Don't. Just let me help you.

I'm going to order a ride so you can go wherever you want.

You're going to pay for the ride too?

-Yes. -I'm your good deed for the day.

Type in your address.

You're... a tourist, right?

Or are you here for work?

A convention?

Oh, no!

-What is it? -What's this?

-What is it? -This can't be.

-What is it? -That's V&M's collection!

You work in the fashion industry?

Your ride will be here soon.

-This is it. -But... OK.

Lower the window.

Hey, what's your name?

How am I supposed to pay you back?

Who are you?

Hopefully today will be a better day.

Girls, I think we should work like we normally do.

If something is going to happen, it will happen.

No, we can't just sit and wait for things to happen.

We need to find out what's going, don't we?

I did a reading last night and nothing good came out.

-Really? -If only we could reach Betty.

I thought about it all night and nothing adds up.

She's not answering her phone.

I've called her too.

I left her message after message but she won't answer.

Do you think she's got a new number?

Mariana, you have contacts in the Great Beyond.

Is there any way you could tell us where Betty is?

All right, deep breaths. Let's calm down.

Inhale... exhale.

Imagine we're somewhere very peaceful...

-Mexico. -A very calm place we really like.

Nothing, nothing will bother us here.

Repeat after me:

Today will be a great day.

Today will be a great day.

Today the world ends and we're all going to hell!

Roberto, we've been robbed!

Take a look at this, please.

Hugo, calm down. You're in a terrible state.

Go through the catalogue!

This can't be.

These are your designs.

My designs done in terlenka and polyester.

It's cheap! Do you see that?

Divine Hugo's line is being sold as fast fashion

in the cheapest on line stores in the country.

Wait, how could something like this happen?

I don't know. V&M must have terrible enemies.

They've ruined our million-dollar deal with the Andersons.

We don't have a collection to give them, Roberto.

They even included the same number of buttons.

How long do you think it could've taken them to copy all this?

Well, that depends on the stock.

If they had access to the originals, a month.

Excuse me, but I brought you some...

I'm not in the mood for pills.

What do you mean? You'll...

Let me be sad, crazy and hysterical.

I don't want it! We've been robbed!

-Romina. -Nice to meet you.

Hi. How do you do?

Nothing like this had happened to us in 30 years.

What happened, Hugo?

What are you trying to say?

That whoever did this crap... works here?

It's obvious, isn't it?

Look at the level of detail.

Someone gave the designs to these people so they could do this crap.

It's obvious. Can't you see?

Mr. Deme, you know very well

that all businesses have a cycle.

You may deny it, but sometimes the business won't cut it.

That's what happened to Betty.

Armando decided to close BAR and devote himself to V&M.

It's a good thing too because working for BAR was very stressful.

Listen, Nico...

I told you not to lie to me!

A company doesn't close just like that!

You can't balance the books and prepare a report over night.

Drop the act. Why didn't Betty tell me?

How could you expect me to tell you?

Betty, not you. Why didn't she tell me?

Exactly! How could she tell you?

See what happens when you hit me?

Betty would leave before breakfast

and would come back late at night...

She would leave so early and come home so late,

that she would run into herself at the door.

Don't make me mad or I'll...

OK, OK.

I still don't like how you handled everything.

Especially since Armando's mother came to see Betty.

-Armando's mother? -Yes.

-You don't say. -Yes, and she was very serious.

If she did things right...

Why would she want to talk to my daughter?

Oh, I don't know.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Hey!

Wake up, sleepy head.

What's this?

Sleeping pills?

No, Marce! Marce!

Marcela, wake up! Marcela, Marcela!

What is it?

You really scared me!

Wake up. You're late for work.

I'm not going in today. I'm taking the day off.

I don't think it's a good idea for you to stay here alone.

I want to sleep and rest. I don't want to do anything.

How many of these pills did you take?

One. They help me sleep when I'm stressed.

Close the door on your way out. Bye.

Good Lord.

What?

You didn't understand?

No! What does it say?

That... she's being replaced. I don't know.

Is there anything that says something like,

"We'll call you. You can count on us.

We hope you come back soon."

No, girl. She was fired.

No, that can't be. I'm certain she quit.

She quit because of the beheaded plushies.

No, those plushies were given to her by Nicolas.

They wouldn't fire her for keeping her boyfriend's gifts.

What if they used that as an excuse?

Betty's always been very nice.

I'm sure they're blaming her for something bad.

Yeah, but maybe they're looking to blame us next.

I won't let that happen. I don't know about you,

but I won't let any of these snooty, Botox-addicted hags

tell me what to do because...

What?

It's so nice to see you, Mrs. Margarita.

How are you, Mrs. Margarita?

What were you talking about?

Oh, you know me.

I'm crazy about the 8:30 soap operas.

The one with all the Botox hags?

They're old, but the Botox makes them look younger.

When you're done discussing such important company matters,

please check your email.

We sent out a company-wide email.

You should also know Roberto is president of V&M once again.

Temporarily anyway.

Armando will be working with Ricardo in his office.

Sandra, you'll be helping them.

Get a load of that.

Any questions?

None at all. We're here for you.

What's that soap opera called?

Huguito, here's your Bach flower remedy.

I don't want it.

I want to be ready for when I find the bastard

who stole my designs and sold them to that fifth-rate store.

Maybe it wasn't a thief, but rather an accident.

What kind of accident?

When you want to send an email and you write the first letter

of the address and all of your contacts come up, right?

Maybe someone accidentally sent it to someone else

and that person stole them.

It wouldn't be anyone's fault. It's an accident.

-It's not Inesita's fault. -Leave her out of this.

Inesita wouldn't do it, period.

-Huguito, you... -No.

You've seen how forgetful she's become.

She refuses to rest.

She's in a stressful environment.

Ines is like a mother to me.

It wasn't Ines.

Hey, you haven't bought me anything.

I did!

Yes, that's right. Show it to them.

Oh, I love that one.

Very girly girl.

-Hello, hello! -Girl!

Inesita!

It's so good to have you back.

-It's so nice to see you! -How are you?

I feel great.

I couldn't stay home resting anymore.

I would've gone mad.

How are things around here?

Uh-oh.

The looks on your faces tell me things aren't good around here.

I can give you a summary of it.

Yesterday, there was chaos at the board meeting,

Betty left V&M, Mr. Armando is no longer president,

Mr. Roberto is president again,

Mr. Armando and Mr. Ricardo now share an office,

and everyone has a long face.

Shut it! You're going to kill Ines.

I'm holding her tight. You left her speechless.

Inesita, breathe and don't you dare mention Betty.

-No? -You can't.

A lot happened while I was out, huh?

This explains it.

Everything in my being

told me to come back.

Inesita! How do you feel?

Great, Mrs. Margarita. It's so nice to see you.

Likewise.

Right.

Girls, does anyone know where Patricia Fernandez is?

Why isn't she here yet?

Well, she's not here yet

because Patricia Fernandez thinks she's part owner of V&M,

just like you are, Mrs. Margarita.

Well, since we can't count on Patricia Fernandez...

-Sofia. -Huh?

Please call the company's lawyer.

We need to meet with him this afternoon.

I'm on it. Watch me go.

What's going on here?

A witch convention? A Halloween meet-up?

Kidding!

I'm obviously not talking about you, Margarita.

You're always very elegant, beautiful...

Patricia, why are you only just getting here?

Well, it's just that I don't have a car right now.

None of your coworkers do,

but they got here at 9:00 on the dot.

If your friend Marcela allowed you to come in late

and mistreat your coworkers, I won't.

But I'm not the one mistreating them.

Patricia, from now on,

you're going to behave like the other secretaries.

You're just another employee.

You have the same rights and duties.

Furthermore, my husband is president of the company again

and we need someone serious and trustworthy.

Since we can't trust you,

you and Sofia will be working together.

But, Margarita!

Work hard to change our opinion of you.

Your performance has been very lackluster.

-Excuse me. -Sure, ma'am.

Take that.

What are you looking that?

Don't you have anything better to do, you witches?

Secretary.

How embarrassing. Way to make a fool of yourself.

A fool. Secretary.

Betty!

Betty!

What's with you? Please shut up!

Betty's parents don't know what really happened.

So, please, shut up.

I need to talk to Betty.

I know she's here. You can't deny it.

No, she's not here. She left on a trip yesterday.

We're not like other people. We don't lie.

What? Where is she? Where'd she go?

You think I'll tell you? No, I won't tell you.

But I can tell you that you'll be dealing with me from now on.

I'm here to answer your questions.

Don't worry about your money. We'll return it.

Betty and I aren't thieves. Do you feel better now?

I've never doubted Betty.

You don't have to lie to me. I know what you're like.

When things go south,

you'll hold Betty responsible for your financial mess.

Don't bother, though. Take a look at what I have here.

The letter where you take responsibility for it all.

Remember this?

You gave it to Betty some time ago.

She tore it to pieces because she trusted you blindly.

However, I was there.

I knew this day would come.

Mr. Armando Mendoza, you are in my hands.