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PRESENTS

I didn't teach you to be a criminal!

I didn't teach you to compromise the company's future!

-Calm down, Roberto. -Calm down?

You want me to congratulate him?

What he did was a crime, and he should be in jail!

-Don't say that. -It's OK, Mom. Dad's right.

Let's talk, honey.

I've confirmed what I long suspected.

You had an affair with Armando Mendoza.

No. I don't know what you're talking about, Mom.

That's crazy.

PREVIOUSLY...

-I read it in your diary. -That was private!

You had no right to read my diary! It's personal stuff.

It was wrong, but I don't regret it.

I had to know just how big a mistake you were making

and how much that man hurt you.

You're a beautiful woman.

You'll find a man who appreciates and values you.

Like Joaquin.

I've been watching you, and you're incredible,

but something serious must've happened to you

for you to be so sensitive.

The only way to get V&M back is by injecting it with capital.

If that's so, we have to call Beatriz so she can contribute her share.

No, don't bring Betty into this.

Oh, I will because she's to blame for all this.

She either answers for it with money or jail time.

That's not how it happened, and here's the proof.

Who's to say you didn't show those people that letter

to gain my trust?

Then you come here and ask me where Betty is,

only for me to tell you so you can go after her

and promise her eternal love.

I want you to be Nicolas Ramos' secretary.

Sofia was in charge of that.

Yes, but I need somebody who knows finance,

and you studied that in school, in DUI, didn't you?

The company's going through changes

which will be overseen by Mr. Nicolas Ramos.

Nicolas Ramos is going to restructure the company.

It's he who decides who lives and who dies.

No, no, no. I don't want to die.

I just don't get it.

When did he become the most powerful man in V&M?

-And who are you? -Jenny. Jenny Wendy.

But you can call me whatever you like.

Oh, cool!

-What's going on, Mata? -The factory in India!

It caught fire, sir!

With everyone inside.

Betty's neighbors told me the whole family went on vacation

and had a lot of luggage.

It's weird to be unemployed and go on vacation for months.

Unless they embezzled from V&M and are now on the run.

That's why Beatriz won't answer.

She ran off with her parents.

Why would she do that?

To keep V&M.

Beatriz Aurora Rincon.

She's very important to me.

I need you to find her ASAP.

I have to know where Betty is.

Hi, Armando. Call me.

I'll be here waiting for you.

-Kisses. -Naomi?

Why is this lunatic making an appearance now after so long?

Armando's risking even his freedom for her.

He lost the presidency and called off his wedding to Marcela.

If your dad finds out you were involved with that thief...

-Betty is no thief! -She's disappeared, Armando.

She sent us her accomplice to buy time.

Beatriz Rincon is a con artist.

I had a hard time deciding whether I should come here or not.

I was told, "Don't do it, Patri.

Don't stoop so low again."

Do you know who said that?

Who?

My brain.

But then...

my heart said, "Give him another chance.

He can't be such a bad person.

If he were, that would mean

everything he said was a lie."

That's not true... right?

Oh, Patri, you say such beautiful things.

I know.

Look, I...

I lied to you for a reason,

but that didn't include my feelings.

What I feel for you is real.

Well, that's more than enough for me.

Great.

Should I get some biscuits and jam to go with the coffee?

No, it's perfect as is. It's my specialty.

It's what I do best.

This is Patri-coffee.

You should view this as a peace offering,

because at the end of the day, you and I

are going to be working together for a long time,

so I think it's best that we get along.

Well, Patri, I...

I'm thrilled to hear you think that. Cheers!

Cheers!

Oh!

Oh, it's hot. Hot, hot, hot.

-It's so good. -Yes, very.

Hey, Nico... I wanted to ask you something.

But please be honest. I want the whole truth.

Sure. I promise.

Did you pay off my bills?

Me? I don't know what you're talking about.

Perfect.

Demetrio, what would you like?

-The apple one. -An apple cocktail for Demetrio.

-Mrs. Julia? -Whatever you order.

-Some Prosecco? -Perfect.

Prosecco with strawberries.

I'd like a Caipirinha. What would you like, Betty?

I'll have cranberry juice.

-Cranberry juice? That's it? -Yes, yes.

With a little vodka.

Have a seat. Take in that view.

-Amazing! -It's incredible, isn't it?

-Should we take a selfie? -Selfie!

Let's take a selfie, everyone. Alright.

Yay!

Marce! Oh, Marce!

What? No, no!

No! Get out!

Patricia, don't touch me! I'm in a terrible mood today.

Today has been a bad day for me, OK?

-But Marce... -Enough!

It's impossible for people like you to have a bad day.

Your light shines so bright

that you can't see how it affects others.

Alright, I see. You've been talking to Malu.

I know what you did, March.

I'm speechless. That's the definition of greatness.

Respect.

What the hell are you talking about, Patricia?

You paid off my cell phone and electric bills.

No. I didn't.

I owed a lot of money

and both services have been reestablished.

Who knows! Maybe it was Nicolas.

He worships you.

Of course it was Nicolas. Of course it was!

He wants me to sit back and relax,

so he can pounce and deliver the final blow

as soon as I let my guard down.

What? I don't get it.

Come on, Marcela, think.

Nicolas is going to restructure the company

and he gets to decide who stays and who goes.

He wants me to feel safe

so he can make me feel terrible when he kicks me to the curb.

So now that man-child gets to decide who stays

and who leaves my company? Of course not!

He won't get to fire you.

I won't let my best friend be fired.

-Really? -Uh-huh.

Oh, Marce! Thank you!

See?

You radiate light.

Enough. Leave.

Ouch. Oh, God.

Wait, wait. Easy.

-Oh! -I've had enough.

Ow!

-What is it? -He slammed me against the door.

-Are you OK? -Yeah.

I'm finally home. What a relief.

Home sweet home.

Especially knowing that my darling queen

awaits me in this palace.

You know, honey, I hadn't realized

how happy we've been in this house.

We've been so happy.

And you, my friend. Come here, man.

You've always been by my side through thick and thin,

like a true brother. I love you so much!

You and my sons are the only family I have.

You'd never betray or abandon me.

Thank you for being there for me, guys.

I really love you.

Come closer.

Patricia, where's Maria Lucia?

I've tried to reach her, but she's not taking my calls.

Get a hold of her right now.

First, how about a greeting?

"Hi, Patri. Good afternoon."

And just so you know, almost everyone is gone for the day.

Are you deaf?

Hey, Danielito,

as far as I know, Patricia doesn't work for you.

We treat all of our employees with respect.

-Yes. -Patricia, don't call anyone.

-But... -No buts.

Get a hold of Maria Lucia right now.

And you'd better do it,

because I'll soon be president of this company.

-What? -Not gonna happen.

I'll make sure you never become president of V&M.

You're no one here. You don't even have a title.

Aren't you ashamed? Patricia, I gave you an order.

-OK. -Don't call anyone!

-My phone! -Ashamed?

You're asking me if I feel ashamed, you shameless bastard?

Didn't you hear about the fire at your factory in India?

I'm not a murderer like you.

Set it down over there.

Just a little.

I'm feeling a little tired.

I'm ready to be taken to our bedroom, honey.

Could you carry me?

No, no. Stop it.

Charly can't carry you upstairs.

-He's strong. -You're not a baby.

You weigh a ton and I can't carry you.

Besides, your friend here

kindly offered to rent a hospital bed

that we moved into the guest room

-so you can be more comfortable. -Yeah?

Thanks a lot, buddy,

but I've always slept with my wife upstairs.

In our bedroom.

Yes, but no, no, no. You have to sleep downstairs.

You need a special bed.

The bed upstairs is a normal one and you can't use it.

All right, then you can sleep with me in the special bed.

No! She's sleeping upstairs!

I'll rest better upstairs,

you'll be better off using the bed Charly rented for you,

he's going to go home, and God will watch over us all.

What did you call me? Say it again?

At least I was just trying to save our inheritances,

but I didn't hurt anyone along the way.

-You, on the other hand... -What about me?

Watch what you say, Armando.

Do you know how many people died in your factory in India?

Did you know they were unable to exit the building

after the fire started?

-That company isn't mine. -Don't be a coward!

Admit that you're a rat who's only after the money!

No, no! Don't fight!

-You have no right! -Murderer!

So it is true...

-Shut up, idiot! -Hey!

It's not true! Armando's crazy!

This isn't over.

Watch it.

He's faking it.

I know him well and you do too.

Tell me, when was he ever this loving?

When was he ever this complimentary?

Well, when we were dating. On our honeymoon, too.

Yes, but that was your honeymoon.

Efrain is manipulating us.

Jenny dumped him, so he wants to come back to the house.

And you're giving him that chance.

I'm what?

What... ?

Do you think he's faking what happened to his leg?

Come on! Plus, his sons need him.

I don't have the heart to kick him out...

We're not going to kick him out,

but it's about time we tell him the truth.

What if he ends up traumatized?

Traumatized, Sofi? Efrain is immune to trauma.

Besides, what if he really did lose his memory?

If that's true, what are you going to do about him and me?

What are we going to do?

-We'll wait. -Wait?

How long?

I don't know, Charly.

I don't know! What do you want me to say?

Sofia! Honey!

-What? -I'm lonely.

-Come keep me company, will you? -Coming!

Listen, I'm leaving. Call me if you need me.

Bye.

-Sofia! -Coming!

Do you have any news on Betty?

I'm following an important lead,

but I'd rather not share it with you before confirming it.

Very soon I'll send you everything I've gathered.

Thank you very much.

-Hi, Armando. -Cynthia?

Hi. How are you?

-I'm fine. -Don't reprimand anyone

for not announcing I was here.

I came in while everyone was busy.

What are you doing here?

I heard you called off your wedding to Marcela.

Congratulations!

I doubt your marriage would've worked.

Thank you for your honesty.

There's still some unfinished business between us.

I didn't insist then because you were engaged,

but now we're both single and free.

What do you say we finish what we started?

Huh?

You look like Rose from Titanic.

That's my favorite movie ever!

You're a romantic.

Yes, I am. I love love stories.

Even if they don't end well?

Yes, even so.

There are great stories with great characters.

They suffer and hurt each other,

but like my mom says, they still have their fun.

You definitely are a romantic at heart.

Would you like to be like one of those leading ladies?

Yeah. Why not?

So long as I get to have a happy ending.

With a kiss that happens before the phrase "The End" comes up?

-Let's try it. -What?

A kiss fit for a leading lady.

No, we're not starring in anything

and our story hasn't even started yet.

No, no! My dad is right there.

-He'll see this and he'll hate you. -That doesn't matter.

I've already won your mom over. Come on, let me kiss you.

No!

Betty!

Don't let him put his hands on you!

What are you looking at?

I haven't seen her this happy in a long time.

Beatriz Rincon.

Found you.

I can't believe what you're telling me.

You broke up with Marcela

because of another woman? What I read online was true?

I'm not telling you anything.

So there is a mystery woman.

-I'm not telling you anything. -And you're in love.

This is unbelievable! And such great news!

Armando Mendoza is making headlines!

I never thought someone like you could actually fall in love.

Yes, that's right.

I'm in love and I'm paying for everything I've done wrong.

You know what they say about karma, don't you?

Well, it's completely true.

Let's talk.

Let's chat like friends would. I promise I won't say anything.

I think you need it.

Thank you.

-Look at that. -Look, she's happy.

That man doesn't pass up any chance

to put his hands on my daughter.

-He's like an octopus! -Oh, leave them alone!

You're not going anywhere. Sit and finish your drink.

Aren't you happy to see her having fun?

She's enjoying life and having fun for once.

-She is, isn't she? -Aren't you happy?

Cheers!

You know, I thought I could control everything.

I didn't think love was like this.

-I unknowingly fell in love. -Now you know.

The best loves are born like that, unknowingly.

Not everyone has the privilege of falling in love.

To love is to feel alive.

That mystery woman must be someone very special.

Yeah. She's marvelous.

She's the first person to know the real me.

I don't have to pretend or lie around her.

I'm sorry, but curiosity is killing me.

I have several names in mind. Don't tell me.

OK, is she an actress? A model?

No, no. She is...

She's herself.

She's authentic.

She taught me that when you truly love someone

you have to give it your all, leave everything else behind.

Armando Mendoza, you're a changed man.

I need to meet that woman. Where is she?

If I thought you were attractive before, I find you irresistible now.

I never thought...

That woman helped you become a mature man.

-A man with feelings. -Yeah.

Feelings that are killing me right now.

I promise I'll stop interrogating you after this last question.

Why aren't you together?

Because I deceived her.

I used her and lied to her.

I broke her heart and really hurt her.

Oh!

Marianita, I didn't expect to find you in my office.

Welcome! Make yourself at home!

I wanted to show you something.

What?

Wow!

My friend is going international.

She attends every event and hangs out with famous people.

She's well known and very popular.

I don't know if she realizes this,

but if she doesn't want to be found,

she's hanging out with the wrong crowd.

Really? Who are these people?

This one here is Catalina Escarpa.

-Do you know her? -No.

Why is Betty with her?

Why are they together?

Nicolas, if you don't tell us what's going on,

you could be getting her in even more trouble.

Why was she fired? Was it for stealing?

No, of course not!

Betty is an honest, honorable, and loyal woman.

She's a bit dense at times, but she left V&M because...

I can't tell you because I'd get her in trouble.

If I'm here, it's to fix this dump.

-Fan me a little, I'm... -Calm down.

-I just have one last question. -Which is?

Will a lot of people be fired due to the restructuring?

What happened to your face?

Nothing. I walked into a door.

-Does it hurt? -No.

Why were you in such a rush to talk to me?

It's about Maria Lucia.

I think it's crazy that she wants to sue you.

Why not just give her her money?

I usually side with you, but this time she's right.

I'm not holding on to Maria Lucia's money.

I simply had a problem with an investment

-and I don't have the funds. -I see.

I understand.

But getting into a fight is the last thing our family needs.

We have to be closer than ever.

-As brothers. -Marcela,

don't you get it? I don't have the money!

I can't pay Maria Lucia or anyone else.

You're so dramatic. It's not like you're bankrupt.

I'm not bankrupt, but my best deal fell through

and V&M isn't making me any money.

It's the opposite actually. It's bleeding me dry.

Every day I get calls from creditors I can't afford to pay

and it's killing me, Marcela. It's killing me!

Maria Lucia and her lawsuit are the least of my concerns.

She can do whatever she wants.

So you waited until we were all busy

so you could go flirt with him, huh?

What's with you? I'm working.

Working? At this hour?

Working for what?

A better salary, better hours? A better position?

You do a great job at selling yourself.

Patricia, everyone here knows me very well.

Plus, I don't have to explain myself to a bitter gossip

who's probably going to be fired because she's useless.

People change so quickly with a little bit of power.

Now you're ready to pick a fight with me

and you're on friendly terms with Nicolas.

How convenient! You used to badmouth him!

It was OK, though, because he was dating Ugly Betty then.

Alright, Patricia.

I don't need a man to support me and change my life.

I can fend for myself, darling.

So you're saying Betty was with him

because he could support her?

-No. -Yes!

-No. -Of course you are.

You just said it.

You are a bad friend and a two-faced hypocrite.

I won't allow you to continue to sow discord, OK?

And stay away from Nicolas!

Girl, all you had to do was say you're jealous.

What?

Me, jealous of you? Nonsense!

Look at me and then look at yourself... witch!

Calm down. Your reaction is unwarranted.

I just wanted to work things out and see how I could help.

Well, if you have an extra two million dollars lying around...

No one has two million dollars just lying around, Daniel.

I wouldn't get that much if I sold my apartment.

That's a good idea.

No! Sell yours!

I'm talking about selling a property,

like the Hamptons. We never go there.

No, you can't sell that property, Daniel.

There's too much sentimental value attached to it.

The last time we were together with our parents was there.

Yes, but keeping it is a luxury.

We'll sell it, you'll loan me your portion

and that way I can pay Maria Lucia back.

That makes no sense. Let's say I loan you my share.

Maria Lucia won't sell her share to pay herself back.

-That's dumb. -She can do whatever she wants.

She can send me to jail!

I don't have any money!

Seven.

Eight.

Nine.

Ten.

Oh, it's great to do crunches. I can already see my six-pack.

-Honey! -Here's your soup.

Thank you. Could you please feed me?

My body aches.

Coming back home definitely wore me out.

-No, sit here. -Move your hand.

I'm fine here.

It's delicious. A little cold.

-Sorry. -It's tasty, though.

Your cooking just keeps getting better.

I now realize how fortunate I am.

Now?

Yes, because I now see how loving and devoted you are

to the boys and me.

Just now?

Is something the matter, honey?

No. Nothing.

I'm just wondering if you really don't remember anything.

Of course I do.

I remember that we love each other,

our time as a couple,

our escapades to Atlantic City,

our honeymoon in Niagara Falls.

Junior's birth.

And then Jonathan came along.

That was a surprise. We didn't see that coming.

In any case, there's always room for one more.

Hey.

Charly.

Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.

You still did, man.

Don't be rude.

He's joking. You're not bothering us.

Hey, how'd you get in? You didn't ring the bell.

I gave him a set of keys.

He has a set of keys that I gave him

because you were at the hospital

and we wanted to get the bed and all that here,

so I did it so he could help.

I'm here to return the key. Here you are.

-I'm leaving. -No.

Let him go. Let him leave, honey.

We've been bothering him all day and he needs to rest.

No, he's staying over for dinner.

It's the least we can do

to thank him for everything he's done for you today.

Wouldn't you agree?

What about my dinner?

Your dinner is right here.

Your broke your legs, not your arms or hands.

You can calmly and easily feed yourself.

Come, Charly.

Come, come.

Betty... Betty, please answer.

I've left so many messages and I don't know if you've heard them,

but I need to see you.

Please. I need to talk to you in person.

I want to apologize to you.

From the bottom of my heart I am so sorry.

I love you, Betty. I love you.

Please, let me see you.

I need to be with you. Please!

No! You won't fool me again!

Malu? What are you doing here?

It's great to see you too.

Sorry, sorry.

I wasn't expecting you and I'm on my way out.

Oh, yeah? I thought you were working late,

so I came by to get you so we could go to your apartment.

If my presence bothers you, I'll leave.

I'm jealous and furious, so I came back to clear things up.

And what do I find?

I see you and Efrain together and him kissing you.

What are you talking about?

Yes, he was kissing me. Kissing my hand!

A kiss is a kiss.

You're going to deny that he's trying to court you?

Good Lord!

What's the matter with you? Can't you see that I love you?

Do you really, or am I just a spare tire to you?

You had a good tire that got a flat,

so you went out looking for a spare.

Now that the good tire is fixed, what happens to the spare?

You see yourself as a tire?

You think I can love someone on Monday,

but not on Tuesday or Wednesday. Don't be an idiot!

Can't you see?

How can I get you to see that I want to be with you?

How can I show you that I want to spend the rest of my life with you?

I feel terrible, and that's why I'm here.

I need to get my mind off things.

Ricardo, are you listening to me?

Yes. Yes, of course.

I'm sorry, but my friend

is going through something awful and he won't stop texting me.

-I don't know what to do. -What happened?

His girlfriend left him for another man

and he's very depressed. I don't know what to do.

I told him we could get drinks

so he could get over his heartbreak,

but I don't know how to help the poor guy.

Yes, poor guy. Breaking up is the worst.

-It's like a disease, isn't it? -It is, isn't it?

I'm so glad you understand. Is it OK if we hang out some other time?

Well, if it's that serious.

Thank you. You're the best.

Thank you for being so understanding.

-We'll talk more tomorrow. -Uh-huh.

Bye.

Depressed friend, ha!

Sofia!

-Sofia! -Coming!

Coming! What is it?

What's wrong? What do you want?

I miss you, honey. You left me by myself.

What took you so long?

I told you I was going to feed Charly dinner.

Charly's used to eating out.

Why are you spoiling him so much?

Are you serious, Efrain?

Do you realize that it's thanks to him

that we were able to afford the ambulance fee

and the bed you're using right now?

Don't be such an ingrate.

I just think you do too much for him.

He has a wife that treats him very well.

What?

Charly isn't as alone as you think he is.

There's a woman that's crazy about him.

She's from Costa Rica and very beautiful.

He hadn't mentioned her?

No.

-What's her name? -I haven't asked.

Charly is very secretive about everything he does.

He's a womanizer.

He looks like a goody-two-shoes,

but he changes women as often as he changes underwear.

Oh, that guy. He's quite the player.

-And hypocrite. -Really?

Yeah.

Why didn't you ever mention it?

I couldn't, honey.

That's the kind of thing only men talk about.

I wasn't going to go on about his private life.

Come here. Lie down next to me.

-No, no! -Just a little.

-Let go! -You're hurting me!

-Let go! -What's wrong?

-What do you want? -For you to lie down.

You said you were going to rest, didn't you?

Then rest.

Mom, Uncle Charly said to tell you

the food was delicious and that he had to go.

-He left? -Uh-huh.

See? Of course he left. What time is it?

He's probably meeting with one of his ladies.

He's a womanizer, alright.

He's juggling several women. What are you eating, son?

Can you taste the flavor of the flower?

Yes, it's delicious and...

very sweet.

It's also known as passion fruit.

Betty... yesterday before the runway show

I was about to do something that...

-Joaquin... -Please let me finish.

-I shouldn't have barged in. -Hear me out.

Betty, I'm not a drug addict.

Alcohol is my problem.

When I have too much to drink,

I get depressed.

All addictions start like that.

I know you're going to say I sound old-fashioned

and that you're an adult and know what you're doing,

but I've seen the lives of many in my neighborhood change.

They lost their way because of that.

What you're doing is very dangerous.

I know.

You said something very wise that day.

You said one day I'd lose something very important.

I already did, Betty.

I lost custody of my daughter because of my alcoholism.

I got married at a very young age.

My ex and I were focused solely on our careers

and our marriage was on the rocks,

but then our daughter was born.

We stayed together for her.

I was drinking way too much,

I was at the height of my career as a designer

and I got into an accident that could've proven to be fatal.

I'm very sorry. I didn't know.

My ex capitalized on that

and got custody of my daughter and left me.

Joaquin, forgive me for the way I treated you.

I really had no idea what you'd been through.

No, no. Betty, you did the right thing.

You're my friend. You're more than a friend.

I came to this country to grow my line, to reinvent myself,

to find another Joaquin.

To do that, I have to leave my troubles behind.

You came into my life for a reason, Betty.

I don't believe in coincidences.

I've shared something of my past with you.

You can tell me something about yours.

Oh, I didn't know this was an exchange.

Betty, you're the most private person I know.

No, I'm not private.

I thought my past couldn't hurt me anymore,

that I'd healed, but that's not the case.

I've only just realized I'm still hurting.

Is there anything I can do to help?

You already are.

Everything you've done since we've met has worked.

You are the best friend I could have right now.

You listen to me.

You make me laugh. You tell me about yourself.

Betty,

I'm starting to see you as more than a friend.

Oh! It's my dad.

-Sorry, I have to get this. -Sure, sure.

Oh, what's this?

Hi!

-Hi! -Mr. Ramos.

It's the Squad. My time's up, isn't it?

On behalf of every V&M Fashion employee,

I'd like to cordially welcome you into our dear company.

Yeah.

We want you to feel as happy as we are

to have you as our coworker.

How do you feel? Good?

-Yes, sir. -Yes.

You do know that I'm Nicolas Ramos, don't you?

-Yes. -Of course.

Yes, we are well aware that you treated us

to fancy restaurants and footed the bill.

We want to thank you for that

and show you who you can trust and...

Who are the snakes you shouldn't trust.

I want you to know that there are kind people

who want to help you.

You're so sweet. Thank you so much.

-You're welcome. -Have some cake.

You know what? I'm not hungry.

I had a big breakfast and I won't eat again till eight.

Enjoy your cake!

Oh!

Well, I can't say no now that you've asked so nicely.

Eat it!

Eat it!

Let me stand so I can do it right.

Where are you going? Nicolas!

I get the feeling he doesn't believe us.

Why would he?

First we flay him alive and now we show up with cake.

Good thing he left. I'm not a suck-up.

Hand me the letter opener.

Thank you.

Good morning, Mr. Armando. I have news for you.

Beatriz Rincon is in Miami.

What? Miami?

-Why is she there? -Well, you see,

it seems she and her family are living it up here.

It makes sense, though. No one knows her here.

She can spend all the money she stole from you.

It seems she's closing an important deal

because yesterday she had champagne on the beach

and dinner with a designer named Joaquin de Quiroz.

What? No, that can't be.

Have you seen the pictures I sent?

No, I haven't. Hold on.

Yes, it's her.

Well, it's your call. What should I do?