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Armando, I just asked Nicolas to continue to run BAR,

but from here.

ON THE PREVIOUS EPISODE

I think that's very smart, Dad.

Nicolas, you heard my son. Do you accept my offer?

If I agree to work here, I'm going to be working for you.

You'll be the one giving me orders.

Not your son or his friend Calderon.

Did you talk your dad out of hiring Nicolas?

No, and I'm now convinced it's what's best.

You're letting Nicolas into V&M

because you think he can lead you to Betty.

Your obsession with her will be our undoing.

I need to know why you did this to my sister.

The only explanation I have is that I'm an idiot.

You destroyed her life. You were everything to her.

She's not well. I'm very worried about her.

I wasn't expecting you, Margarita.

I can see that.

Were you drinking all night?

Anything and everything I could get my hands on.

-With good reason, don't you think? -No. Because you are a lady.

A lady?

What freaking good is being a lady, huh?

Tell me. What good is it?

Your son doesn't like ladies.

He left me for someone ugly.

I was going to marry him,

and he left me for an ordinary,

insignificant woman.

There, there, sweetie.

I don't know what to say.

I don't know how to help you.

There's nothing you can say.

I shouldn't...

I shouldn't be yelling at you. None of this is your fault.

I'm sorry.

I know.

Why don't you shower, get dolled up, and we'll get some lunch?

No, I don't want to see anyone.

I need to...

to think,

to figure out what to do with my life

because Armando was my everything.

But you've got to live on.

Every couple experiences a crisis,

experiences something serious.

It's those very couples that stay together

-and come out stronger than ever. -You...

don't get it, do you?

You don't. Armando doesn't love me!

He fell in love

with that ugly girl!

He fell in love with Beatriz! Get it through your head!

That's impossible.

Armando can't be in love with that woman.

Believe it because it's the truth.

Armando doesn't love me. He loves her.

I don't know what she did,

but she came between us and she stole him from me.

That woman stole him from me.

That she did.

Yes, this is Sofia,

but my name is Sofia Peña now, not Sofia Montes.

Ma'am, the reason we're calling is because Efrain Montes

is in the emergency room at Central Hospital.

Your phone number is listed as his emergency contact.

What?

-Efrain's in the hospital? -That's right, ma'am.

What happened?

Mr. Montes suffered an accident.

He's currently being evaluated by doctors.

Thank you for letting me know.

What'd they say? How's Efrain?

-What happened? -I don't know.

He had an accident and is in the emergency room.

What are you waiting for to head over?

Don't worry, we'll cover for you.

-Thanks. -Go on.

Run. And let us know.

Hey, why is she running?

Isn't she in love with Charly?

Sofia was with that dog for 20 years.

Besides, he's the father of her children.

She's not going to leave him high and dry.

She'll be with him till he takes his last... bark.

Please.

-Just a little. -Do it for me.

Here.

This is the ring Armando gave me

when he loved me,

when he proposed to me.

This one is yours,

the one you gave me as part of the Mendoza family tradition.

Give them to Armando.

They weren't meant for me.

Sweetie...

I couldn't possibly defend Armando.

He was a real jerk.

But I'm certain that woman manipulated him.

She must've brainwashed him.

-She was trying to steal from us! -If that's...

what you want to believe, terrific.

But I never want to see these rings again, thanks. Bye.

Marcela, please, sweetie.

you need to overcome your depression.

Look...

I love you.

But...

I need to be alone so I can think.

You should leave.

All right.

I'm going to go for now.

Marcela, you know you're like a daughter to me.

If you need me, call me.

I'll be here for whatever you need.

I love you.

I love you so much.

Hello, all. I'll answer all of your questions.

I'm very excited to be here in Miami

to present my new Joaquin de Quiroz collection.

It's my first U.S. collection,

and like I said, I'm very excited.

Hello, Deborah. Darling.

How are you? Cata, it's been so long.

Where were you? We were expecting you.

It's a long story.

You? What are you doing here?

You know each other?

Ma'am, any word on Mr. Efrain-sufferable?

-Efrain Montes. -Sofia.

-No? Nothing? -Sofi.

How are you, Charly?

What did the doctors say about Efrain?

Nothing.

Because nobody knows anything in this hospital!

-Shh, relax. -He's still in surgery.

He broke his leg in a thousand different places,

cracked his ribs, and suffered I-don't-know-how-many bruises.

What I don't understand is why the heck

they called me and not that tramp?

That's all I want to know. Why me?

I think he still hasn't listed her as his emergency contact.

Oh, give me a break.

I've been trying to call her, but she's not answering.

I think she finally dumped him

and doesn't give a damn what happens to Efrain.

-I'll call her again. -Hold on.

Shouldn't she be the one here dealing with these ladies,

who I'm not sure can even speak?

-Yes. -Why me?

-Let me call her again. -Ma'am.

Ma'am. Hey, ma'am!

Ugh, I'm so fed up.

This loser wannabe won't stop calling.

He's such a loser that he's still Efrain's friend.

Yeah, but you were Efrain's girlfriend.

Was. Until I broke up with him.

And this guy won't stop calling.

He must be into everything Efrain throws out.

That makes it sound like Efrain dumped you.

No, I dumped him.

You just said his buddy is into whatever Efrain throws out.

Of course. Exactly.

When Efrain started his business, he was there,

sponging off him like a flea.

Now that he divorced the hag, there he is again, comforting her.

Exactly, Jenny.

You're admitting that Efrain dumped you.

No, he didn't.

I dumped him. Pay attention, Pati. What's with you?

Besides, didn't I say I threw all his things

-out on the street? -Yes.

Then what's so hard to understand?

Why are we arguing about this?

We're not. Whatever, who cares?

The point is that if he's calling,

maybe it's because Efrain wants to get back together.

You did a good job.

No.

No, I don't want to be with him and I won't answer the phone.

You can't imagine how many hot, young studs

want to be with me.

Don't put cheese on it.

The same happens to me so I understand completely.

Whenever I decide on a particular millionaire,

another one pops up. It's a never-ending story.

Right. Wasn't Betty's boyfriend

the richest of them all?

Listen, Jenny.

Let me explain something. That's not how it works.

I'm not going to be with just any millionaire either.

I need more out of a man. I can't just be with anyone.

Of course. Like me.

In fact, if a man can't make over one million dollars

from one day to the next, then don't even talk to me.

Really, Mom?

Yes. She started drinking very early.

I'd never seen her like that.

You have to do something to help her.

What can I do?

The best thing to do is stay away so she doesn't misinterpret things.

You're not getting back with her?

No, Mom. You know what I think.

I don't recognize you, son.

You can't just discard the people who've given you so much.

A good person wouldn't just destroy a life and then run like a coward.

If anything happens to Marcela, it'll be your fault.

Don't forget that.

You want your money?

Yes, I want to start my own clothing line.

Oh, that's nice. Very nice.

Starting a line in New York isn't that easy.

You're not ready for that.

Who says I'm starting it in New York?

You're not? Then where?

I'm going to Europe.

-In Europe? -Uh-huh.

It's my responsibility to protect your money.

I'm not giving you your money without first studying

your business model. Who's going to advise you?

Daniel, I must not be explaining myself well.

I don't need your permission.

I want all my money because you're no longer my administrator.

-I'm not your employee. -Even better.

I'm absolving you of all your work obligations with me

and of all the brotherly favors you could do for me,

but if memory serves, you were charging me for all this.

When will I get my money?

I don't have it right now.

I invested it in one of my best businesses,

-so you'll have to wait. -What?

Marcela.

Well, well.

Look who's here.

The most miserable bastard in the whole world.

Can we talk?

I want to know how you're doing.

Look at how I'm doing.

I'm doing perfect.

In fact, I was...

looking at the positive in all this.

Like...

how you wouldn't make love to me

after you'd been with Beatriz.

Cheers.

What a noble gesture on your part.

Thanks.

-Are you busy, Marianita? -Yes...

You're on Insta!

No, it opened up by itself, I swear.

Fine, I can do it myself. Thanks.

Is that Betty?

Did she post something?

It appears she's at a pool party

in Miami.

-That's not Betty. -Of course it is.

Look at her hair and glasses. That's her.

Where is that?

It's a super exclusive party

being thrown in honor of a European designer

that I follow because Ms. Catalina follows him,

plus the fact that he's really hot.

But what would Betty be doing at a pool party like that?

Well, she's there.

But Betty would never wear a bikini.

Not her, Sandra.

-The girl next to her. -Oh.

Marcela, I don't think you should keep drinking.

Why shouldn't I?

So that I...

So I can contemplate the wonderful reality

of you leaving me?

Because that reality really is wonderful.

What woman wouldn't be happy to start all over?

Please don't be sarcastic.

You're very important to me,

and seeing you like this worries me.

I know it's asking a lot,

but I still hope to one day have your forgiveness.

You're right. You're asking a lot.

Would you forgive me if you found out...

I cheated on you?

-You didn't cheat on me. -I didn't?

How can you be so sure, Armando?

You think I was completely fulfilled with you?

Or that I'm not good enough for another man to like me?

That's not why.

I'm saying it because you wouldn't be capable

of doing something like that to me.

You wouldn't be capable...

of falling for someone ugly, and look!

Here we are!

What are you trying to say?

Did you cheat on me?

With who?

Who do you think?

With the person closest to you.

With the man who cared for me, who listened to me

while you made me suffer, Armando.

Him.

Your best friend.

Ricardo Calderon.

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No, that can't be true.

It is, and you have no idea how much I enjoyed it,

every kiss, every caress.

I thought of you every time I was with him.

Stop saying that.

Why? You forced me to do it.

You did. You made me do it.

You abandoned me and neglected me.

-You even stopped touching me. -That can't be true.

You're only saying that to hurt me because I hurt you.

Neither you nor Ricardo are capable of doing that to me.

Go ask him!

And I didn't seek him out.

He came on to me while you were with your lover.

I'm certain it was you who sent him to take care of me,

and that's what he did. He took care of me.

He gave me everything you didn't.

You don't exist to me.

You should've told me what you were going to do with my money.

You couldn't take it without first consulting with me.

Don't be so dramatic.

You don't care about how any of this works.

All you care about is getting your check month after month after month.

Just because I didn't dedicate my life to being in an office

doesn't mean I don't know business.

I gave you my money so it'd be safe.

I never once considered jeopardizing all my capital!

-Who said it was in jeopardy? -Even better. Then give it back.

Didn't you hear me? I invested it in a great deal!

-We're partners now. -I don't want to be your partner!

You have one week to return all my money.

One week? What happens if I don't return it in one week?

-You'll misalign my chakras? -No.

Your chakras haven't been aligned in ages.

But I'm certain any law firm would love to take this case.

-You wouldn't dare. -Oh, please, Daniel.

You spend all your time hating and badmouthing Armando,

but you're just like him.

You take others' money for your own benefit.

I won't let you swindle me because I'm no dummy.

Here's your tea.

-Here. -Thank you.

Has Betty called today?

Betty is probably busy with her new job.

She'll call us when she gets the chance.

I don't like it. It's not right.

What isn't right?

Betty's sudden trip and resignation

and changing jobs.

She didn't ask for my opinion.

Julia, I think our daughter needs us.

-We should go to Miami. -Are you crazy?

No way!

You want Betty to think we don't trust her

or for Catalina to think we're freeloaders?

I'm no freeloader. Never have been.

I always pay what I owe without delay.

I know, honey.

But if we turn up unannounced in Miami, that's what we'll look like.

I know what's wrong.

You miss our little girl, don't you?

Terribly.

We've never been away from her this long.

It's like half my heart is missing.

When I see her empty room...

Besides, what is she doing over there?

She studied finance.

What's she doing as Catalina's assistant?

She's not a frivolous girl,

not a brown nosing party planner or anything like that.

She was doing well at V&M,

and she was here, with us, in her own home.

She was not well,

and work isn't everything.

Your daughter needed to spread her wings,

to breathe freely,

to get away from it all and get some clarity.

Clarity on what?

What's going on with Betty that you haven't told me?

Only that your daughter is a woman,

and she doesn't need us.

So forget about Miami.

We're not going there to bother Betty.

I was calm when I showed up, but sharp as a tack.

Neither too aggressive nor too calm.

I said to myself,

"Nico, read the room and grasp the situation.

Study your rival."

If I'd let him boss me around

that'd be the end of me.

I don't want anyone thinking I started anything,

but they should know I'll end it.

OK, but what did Armando's father say?

It was an intense talk.

He wouldn't tell me and kept beating around the bush,

so I told him to be direct.

"I'm not little Armando, who you have to butter up."

That's when he dropped the bomb, he wants me to run BAR.

What? He offered you Betty's job?

Not exactly.

The thing is, they're kind of dumb.

They don't have what it takes for the stock market.

No, they want you to keep making them money

like you were doing.

Nico, I didn't like that job for my daughter,

and I don't like it for you either.

You can get a job anywhere and make money for them, too.

Why work there?

You know, I thought the same, but on my way here,

I thought it'd be a good way to protect Betty.

I'll be there, with my ear to the ground.

If I hear of them trying to mix her up in something,

I'll have time to warn her, don't you think?

They've already made Betty suffer.

It'd be overkill if they did something now

when she doesn't even work for them.

Don't get mad. It's just in case. Relax.

No, you can't put anything past that company.

Bad things happen.

I'll just say this, I won't let them mess with her again.

Of course not. No, I'm fine.

If you start working there,

you'll be the first one I come after.

You'll have to deal with me, Nicolas.

With me!

That's the spirit, Mrs. Juli! No hesitation!

All the love you have for me

won't prevent you from putting me in my place.

Very good for you! Mrs. Juli for president!

You clown!

-Go set the table so we can eat. -OK, right away.

We're going to eat fresh-baked bread.

I hope you asked me here to give me good news

because these have been the worst days of my life.

I don't think our outlook is going to change much.

-What's wrong? -What?

You're acting weird.

I saw Marcela. She's not well.

She doesn't want to see anybody. This has really affected her.

I won't give my opinion because you don't listen

-to what I have to say. -Yeah, you're right.

I think I have to pay more attention to what you say.

Sometimes I take everything so lightly.

I'm glad it finally sunk in.

What else happened? I know you, and I know something's up.

Marcela told me you two were lovers.

Is it true? Did you sleep with her?

Marcela and me? How can you believe that?

Tell me the truth.

You defended her several times and were worried about her.

Of course I defended her.

I've known her for years, just like you.

I'm her friend and I worry.

Why would she tell me that if it weren't true?

I don't know, but I'm innocent.

I never touched Marcela. She was your fiancée.

How can you think me capable of that?

We have a code, a loyalty between the two of us, bro.

So you distrust me.

If you distrust me, then you distrust Marcela

and her love for you.

You yourself said she wasn't well.

Marcela wouldn't cheat on you with me or anybody.

What she told you never happened.

And you know what else? I don't understand you.

You fall for another woman and you get like this over a lie?

I can't believe you'd think something like that of me.

Oh.

Oh, brother.

Oh, damn. He got hurt really bad.

Oh, Charly,

I even sort of feel guilty.

He must've believed all those times I called him a sewer rat

and that's why he fell 16 feet through a manhole.

No wonder. That fall almost killed him.

Oh, Charly.

That shameless tramp isn't here

while this poor chump can wake up at any minute.

I even feel bad for him.

Poor guy.

Somebody's going to have to take care of him.

Yeah, but that somebody doesn't have to be you.

You're divorced, and he's not your responsibility.

-No, of course not. -Right.

If this bastard were the father of my children, then I would.

Or if he were your lifelong friend. That would also be a reason.

Another reason would be if you were the godfather of his kids.

But since none of those apply, we'll turn our backs on him

so the bastard can fend for himself.

No, I'm not saying we should abandon him.

I'm saying no need to take it to the extreme.

-Huh? -What I'm trying to say is...

You know what, Charly?

The more you clarify, the more confusing you make it.

Unbelievable.

That's one hard table.

Well, yeah. It's to eat on, not sleep under.

Relax. Don't let the evil into your heart.

I hope I didn't fracture my skull.

Can you look? How is it?

-You're fine. -Am I?

Giovanni, didn't you say

you weren't going to fall asleep at work again?

That all sounds perfectly logical,

but my body demands rest.

Just look at me.

I was reading the newspaper when I just conked out.

Why don't you find another place to live?

You're not getting any rest where you are now.

Tell Wilson to help you out.

You're so funny. Don't make me laugh.

Wilson? He still lives with his parents.

They're offering a reward to whoever will get him out of there.

I appreciate your concern from the bottom of my heart,

but I can assure you that yours truly

will soon find a solution to this dilemma.

Mind if I drink it? To wake me up.

It's yours.

Thank you. You're a great person.

How do you feel?

Awful.

Empty.

How will I keep going?

It won't be easy, but I'm sure you can do it.

Besides, you're not alone.

-You know you've got me, right? -I know.

I'm so grateful you're here with me,

but I can't be here at this company,

in this office.

Sis, I just talked to Daniel.

I asked him for my money so I can start a business in Europe,

and I'm thinking you should come with me.

-Europe? Me? -Yes.

Yeah. You need to start over.

I think it's a great opportunity.

Let's do it.

Hey, what if we steal Patricia's phone?

Nicolas' address is in it.

And then?

We wait for him outside his house.

We can't get fired if we're not in the office.

And we'll get him to talk.

-What do you think? -No, that's too complicated.

Besides, Patty's always holding her phone.

She'll notice.

What happened, Giovas? What the hell?

-Giovas. -What happened?

Did you drill a hole into yourself?

No...

I'm fine.

I got some wires crossed that I shouldn't have crossed.

Be careful.

You're going to get fried so bad

you'll be served extra crispy with a side of potatoes.

You almost scared me to death.

Dang.

That almost did you in.

You fell asleep.

You know I haven't slept in days.

One of these days I'm going to fall asleep

and never wake up again.

Good God. No, don't say that.

I think about you and I feel so bad.

Giovanni...

would it be a problem if your roommate were a woman?

Do you snore?

-I'm just saying. -A little.

Good morning, Patricia.

I woke up really early this morning

to make you my specialty, Patri-coffee.

It's super famous. People would kill for a cup of this.

How nice of you. Thanks.

Thank you.

Uh... it's strong.

Want me to pour a little whiskey in it?

No, thanks.

Patricia, I don't want you to waste time.

Someone very important is coming,

and I want you to prepare Mata's office for him.

-Mata's office? -Yes.

Then it's someone very important in New York.

A real hotshot.

I want you and Sofia to assist him. He's a very...

talented man. You two will learn a lot from him.

A man?

Man, that's great, I mean.

Of course I'll take care of that.

Truth is that Sofia, my dear friend,

she's very busy, so I'll be the one to make him happy.

That's the spirit I want at V&M.

You've got a promising future in this company, Patricia.

Thank you, Robert. I know.

Oh. The coffee.

It's for you. I made it all for you.

Oh. OK. Thanks.

-Goodbye. -Bye, Robert.

Oh, my God, girls.

It's out. Everyone's finding out today.

-Come here. -What happened?

-Sandra! -This is from a gossip tabloid

that published a whole article

on Mr. Armando and Ms. Marcela's engagement.

How awful!

Is it all about how they aren't getting married?

Let me help you. Give me a sec.

Sofia is next.

"There are rumors alluring that a mystery woman

is responsible for this sudden turn of events."

-Damn. What's it say? -That there's a mystery woman.

It says right there, "mysterious woman".

-Scroll down. -Get a load of that!

Could it be one of these women?

I doubt it. If Mr. Armando had so many lovers,

the press would've caught him, right?

Who could it be?

No way! There's Betty!

Betty!

It all makes sense!

That's why Marcela fired her.

Of course. Because she knew too much.

You saw her throw that jealous fit.

She might be all snooty and elegant and all that,

but she turned out be a regular broad like the rest of us.

I mean, you saw how jealous she got.

It was like she was having an exorcism.

I was surprised she didn't walk on the ceiling

while her head spun 360 degrees.

What?

Yeah, right. She's right behind me.

You clowns always do the same thing...

Oh...

Ms. Marcela, you look nice.

I was just telling the girls

about the new show on Telemundo.

It's about a woman who wants to get together with the devil.

Why aren't you working?

No, I am. Look.

Me too.

-I'm going to make a call. -See? I am here.

Do you need anything?

-You never listen, Sofia. -I'm gonna get fired.

Greetings and salutations, Ms. Aura Maria.

-Up yours. -What?

Oh, Mr. Deme!

I'm sorry. I didn't see you.

What are you wearing today?

Did you pour the whole bottle of handsome on you today?

Sorry, but I came in person

because I have serious questions about the climate here.

Oh, yeah.

The weather hasn't been that great lately.

How may I help you?

I'd like to speak face to face with the man

everyone knows as Armando Mendoza!

What? Mr. Deme...

Why do you want to speak with that Mr. Armando Mendoza,

-if I may ask? -Well, I want him to explain right now

everything that's going on with my daughter, Beatriz Aurora,

or he and I are going to have lots of problems, Nicolas.

I'm tired of his flimsy explanations.

I won't be treated like a mad man.

Ma'am, tell Armando Mendoza that I'm here waiting for him,

or if he prefers then I challenge him to a duel!

Now hold on a minute, Mr. Deme.

You want to shoot Mr. Armando?

Give a little. Come on!

Why should I, Nico?

Because you came on a day

when Mr. Armando is very busy. He's got a lot to do.

Well, it wasn't my intention to interrupt.

I know he's very busy, but BAR...

Here we go again! Shut up!

Hush! Not here!

Look, Betty's situation has been resolved.

There's nothing else to discuss.

This trip was in vain.

You sure, Nicolas?

Of course. Don't you trust your daughter?

What will her coworkers say?

That her daddy has to come to work to check her homework.

Why don't you go get yourself a massage or something?

No, those massages are very dangerous.

I know a guy whose neck nerve was squeezed

and he was a hunchback the rest of his life.

I swear! They call him Quasimodo now.

-You don't say? -I swear.

Why don't you sightsee and strut your stuff

around Manhattan?

There are lots of cute ladies waiting for you to punish them.

That's right.

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt,

but if I hear something later and that guy shows his true colors,

then we're going to have problems.

All right, don't start trouble.

Just walk. One foot in front of the other.

And I told him just like that. It wasn't planned,

but I told him what happened between us.

You know what? You did the right thing.

I think everyone should know the truth.

What are you talking about?

I'm going to confirm it.

For you, I'm willing to shout from the rooftops

that you're the love of my life.

Have you lost your mind?

No, we'll deny this to the very end.

What happened between us is the worst mistake of my life.

I'm the worst thing that ever happened to you?

What? Have you forgotten everything Armando did to you?

Come on, Marcela. Have a little self-respect.

I'm offering you a life by my side,

and you'd rather keep begging Armando to love you.

Shut up! Keep your opinions about my life to yourself.

You're an idiot.

What do you want? Why did you ask me to come?

I want the truth.

I talked to Ricardo. I know everything.