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Take all the time you need. Think about it.

ON THE PREVIOUS EPISODE

Just remember you have a responsibility to this company.

Or will you abandon us to our ruin?

Roberto just asked Beatriz to be the new president.

What?

What did you feel seeing her? Do you still love her?

Yes, Marcela. I still love her.

Seeing her at the meeting really affected me.

We need to talk.

I wanted to ask you to please take the presidency.

You're the only one who can save the company.

We need you.

Stop lying to me.

I'm not lying. It's the truth.

Nothing has been the same without you,

and I'm not talking about the company. I'm talking about me.

I think you should--

I'm not leaving without telling you this.

The time I've spent without you has been the worst of my life.

I know you're right to hate me, but I won't give up.

She has 100,000 dollars in her account!

But she doesn't have any money.

Hugui...

Yes, I'm snooping around in Romina's bag.

I'm guilty. How much for your silence?

No, it's okay.

If you don't trust her,

it's okay for you to be cautious.

Did you find anything?

Look at this.

A bank account with 100,000 dollars.

-What? -That's the balance.

Wasn't she broke? Where'd she get all that money?

I know. Look at this.

These brands are really expensive.

I'd seen these, but she said they were fakes.

They're not.

What's going on here, Ines?

I'm afraid to investigate any further.

Well, if you're afraid she might be dangerous--

It's not that.

I'm just afraid that Fabi might be involved.

Well, maybe he doesn't know anything.

I don't know, but she's his sister,

and I'm going to raise her baby.

Ines, do you really think such bad people exist?

Sir, what you're asking of me

is horrible, bone-chilling, terrible!

Not to mention that it's very risky.

The police will find her body, they'll investigate,

and they'll find me!

Getting rid of her won't be easy.

Make it look like an accident, a suicide,

or pin it on someone else.

Use your imagination, Mata.

Romina's become a problem and I'm not going to deal with it.

But I'm not a murderer, sir.

Sir, I've gotten my hands dirty for you.

I've done everything you've asked me to do,

but don't ask me to do this.

I can't.

So you'd rather be in Romina's place?

Uh?

Think about it.

It's an important decision.

Tell me, where do you want to be?

In front of the gun or behind it?

I'll put you wherever you say.

Oh! I hope that look isn't meant for me.

Hi, Charly!

Is it Bad Joke Day or something? What are you doing here?

You look hot when you're upset. You look so manly.

What do you want? I'm busy.

Ooh! Temper temper.

And here I brought my white flag to apologize...

For everything, for not standing up for you in front of Efrain,

for being jealous of your niece,

for neglecting you when you're so amazing to the kids and to me.

I'm very stupid.

Aren't you going to say anything?

I'm waiting for you to kneel.

What?

It's the least you could do after how you messed up.

Are you serious?

No, man! You're insane!

You're no Brad Pitt! I'm outta here!

Wait, wait.

Hey, hey!

Damn, woman!

You should've seen your face.

I would've loved to take your picture.

Babe, how can you think I'd cheat on you.

I'm crazy about you.

You were joking?

Come on!

I got paranoid.

I thought you'd cheat on me and you know how I get.

I'll never do it again.

No, no, no...

Not here and not now.

Then where?

Back home. Tonight.

Guess what?

The kids won't be home.

You can stay the night.

Come over showered, wearing cologne,

and holding flowers for me.

Like you're my boyfriend.

Well, I am your boyfriend.

No, you're more than that.

You're the king of the world, the king of the universe.

What about the other guy?

The other guy is an idiot.

You're the man.

Guess what?

What?

I have a surprise for you.

What?

A tiny little something that's really pretty.

-Really? -Yeah.

Here it is.

This is the key to my heart,

and to everything else that needs to be opened.

Everything will be open for you.

Wait. I have to go.

I'm going.

-Let's wait till tonight. All right? -All right.

Okay. Bye.

-Bye. -That was nice.

I need to go.

That was Mr. Roberto's proposal,

but I'm not going to accept it.

Dad, I can't stay at V&M.

They think I want to keep their company and that's not true.

I want to give them back everything.

If you give them the company back, they'll lose it.

Those people need you.

But--

You promised to help them.

Yes, I know, but no one trusts me.

Not Marcela, not Ricardo, and especially not Hugo.

They've all treated me terribly.

Look, there's no bigger proof of someone's character than their actions.

I'm afraid you're going to have to be brave and face them.

You're going to be the new president of V&M.

I'm home.

Junior!

Jonathan!

Sofia, are you here?

I wonder where they went.

There you are.

I was calling you. About time you arrived.

Sorry.

I went to the pharmacy to buy a few things

and to take a walk.

To the pharmacy?

Yeah, I was calling the kids, but they're not here.

Yeah, they're staying

with their auntie Bertha and uncle Enrique.

They love staying over there.

-Auntie? -Uh-huh.

Why'd you send them there?

I don't know.

This Scorpio moon

is having an effect on me,

so I'm going to cook a delicious meal.

I'm going to light candles, play intimate music,

and then... you know how I get

with the Scorpio moon.

Remember?

Yeah, I do.

That's right.

So I feel like taking a long bath

and using those bath salts that leave your skin really soft.

-Remember those? -Yeah.

So, yeah...

I should get started. That takes time.

Yeah, you need to wash up.

And get ready. See you later.

Oh, this is going to be good.

I love this place! It's amazing.

I feel like the queen of Tokyo.

I'm surprised you're not used to these types of places.

You must only date jerks.

-I know. -You need to broaden your horizons.

Exactly.

That's what my best friend Sofia tells me.

She works at V&M. You know her, right?

Isn't it funny how everyone calls it the Big Apple when it's so small.

Everyone knows each other. I can't believe you know Sofia.

She's like a mother to me.

We have lots of porosity, yes.

-Porosity? -Yes, porosity.

You know, when you see someone and you go, "Wow! Such porosity!"

It's important.

I mean... it's easier to deal with a problem

when you share the burden.

That's right.

We women need to help each other.

We must have porosity.

Of course.

-Uh-huh. -Of course.

Hey...

Sofia mentioned... you're helping her hubby

with something regarding an accident or something.

-Oh, Efrain! -It was an accident?

Yes, he fell through a manhole. He almost died.

He's suing the city

and I'm sure the city will pay him thousands and thousands of dollars.

That's great.

I'm so happy for them. I really like Sofia.

She's such a nice flabby old thing.

We really like helping people.

Now, tell me.

What sort of legal advice

is it that you need?

Well, I... I wanted to know

if liking a certain handsome lawyer

would get me in trouble with the law.

Serious trouble.

Cheers.

Finally! I'm going home tomorrow.

I can't wait to get out of here.

You're almost out.

I already have a list of medicines you need to take,

the diet you're to follow the first few days,

and the exercise routine.

I know.

No fat, no sugar, no salt,

very little red meat,

lots of fruit and vegetables.

At least now I can get your dad to eat healthier.

Once I'm out of here, we'll start going on walks.

One in the morning and another in the evening.

What do you think?

You convinced him to exercise with you?

It wasn't easy, though.

But he'd do anything for me.

That way we can both take care of our hearts.

I don't feel like letting mine fail me again.

Speaking of broken hearts,

how was it seeing...

Armando?

Uh-huh.

I was mentally prepared to meet him at the company, but...

But then he showed up at the house and it was bad.

What? He went to the house!

What a stubborn man!

What was his excuse now?

He wanted to convince me to take the job as president of V&M.

It's also what Mr. Roberto wants.

How did you feel?

I was confused.

Very confused...

It's just that he said some things...

and I still want to believe him even though I can't.

That's why you need to be careful.

I don't know how I still love him

after everything he did to me.

I need to get over him,

but I don't know how.

You need to find a way.

That man will never leave that Marcela woman, never.

Bro, let's go out like we used to.

You're like an old man. We're still young.

Remember the days when we'd start partying Thursdays

and would show up plastered to work on Monday

or sometimes Tuesday.

Have you looked in the mirror? We're too old for that now.

I just want to go to bed and get some sleep.

Exactly.

We agree.

You need to sleep with a few runway models.

Good evening.

Hello, Ricardo.

What are you doing here?

Sofia, there's someone at the door!

Then open it.

You're already walking and I'm getting ready.

Fine, I'll do it.

Hey, man.

Babe, I'm here.

Coming, honey!

Hey, how come you have keys to my house?

These? Sofia gave them back.

Oh...

Hi.

Oh, how sweet of you!

I love red roses.

-It's just-- -You look great.

Me? No, you look great.

And you're wearing the red dress I love,

and those red lips...

-Can I tell you a secret? -Go.

I'm not just wearing red on the outside.

I'm wearing all red.

-All red? -All red.

That's my favorite.

Uh-huh.

I'm so turned on.

How turned on?

-A lot. -Really?

How dare you kiss this bastard right in front of me!

Aren't you ashamed of yourselves,

you brazen jerks?

How long have you been cheating on me with this thing?

Don't be so dramatic.

You know how long. Why are you playing dumb?

I heard you.

I heard everything you told that skank!

We're even now. I know you don't love me.

B... I don't understand. What are you trying to tell me?

All right, that's enough, you clown!

Efrain, we know you've been faking it.

Stop embarrassing yourself.

Me? Embarrass myself?

You're the ones embarrassing yourselves!

Haven't you looked in a mirror?

You're both ridiculous!

Yes, but she's my favorite ridiculous bombshell.

And you're my favorite ridiculous stud.

You know what?

I should thank you.

If you hadn't cheated on me,

I wouldn't have a wonderful man by my side.

You know, he's got you beat as a friend, as a man, and as a lover.

Now, I won't take up any more of your time.

Get out and leave us alone.

I can't. I'm disabled.

You mean mentally!

Because if you're well enough to go see that skank,

nothing will keep you from walking out that door

and out of my house!

You're my woman and this is my house!

No one kicks me out of here.

I'm not going anywhere.

-Really? You're staying. -I'm staying.

Then get ready because this show is starting

in three, two...

Now!

If you really want to go out and party, go,

but alone.

I'm sure that those bars you always go to

are filled with models and teenagers.

Marcela, I was just inviting you as a distraction.

I feel like you need it. Look at you.

Like I said, you go. Have fun.

Thanks for giving me permission.

I'll do it for old times' sake,

when you weren't a depressed, whipped mess.

-Cheers to that. -Cheers.

I'm out of here.

Take care.

-Bye. -Later.

I'm sorry. I can't stand him.

Don't be upset.

He worries about you.

And he kept an eye on you all that time.

That's not his problem.

And no more drinking, Armando.

What are you doing here?

I can't help it.

I know we promised to take things slow,

but I was scared when that woman showed up today.

Not this again.

I don't want to talk about Betty.

Neither do I.

And I don't want to fight with you over her,

but I just wanted to make sure you'd made it home.

I'm here.

For a moment there, I thought you were with her.

I'm here.

Armando, Beatriz isn't the person you thought she was.

She's not the loyal assistant you thought she was.

Armando, look at me.

Tell me this nightmare with Beatriz is over.

Please tell me it's in the past.

I need you. Don't leave me.

I wasn't expecting a midnight invitation.

I was having a drink and then I felt like seeing you.

Maybe you should give me the keys to your apartment.

Or I could move in with you.

We'd have a great time just like last night.

But isn't an adventure so much better.

I'm offering you something unexpected and different,

an adventure.

You'll never get bored with me.

I'm going to take a shower.

If you feel like it,

I can show you a few tricks in the shower.

I think I'll take you up on that.

Ricardo, you have a message from New York Psychiatric Hospital.

I'll take that. Thanks.

How are your arms doing?

Well, aside from the holds you all put me in,

now my legs feel wobbly too.

Of course, your sofa bed is very uncomfortable.

I don't know how you can sleep there.

My back is killing me.

I feel guilty.

I never thought you'd move in with me.

I understand if you want to go back home.

Maybe you should, that way we can look

for a place we can both afford.

No, let them live with their anger.

I sent them to hell and that's where they're staying, okay?

I'm in this for real.

Okay.

-Babe. -Baby.

Baby!

Oh, look what you're doing to me.

My dear gendarme of security,

seems like things in paradise aren't bad,

they're worse!

Oh, Giovas! Wherever I go I make a mess.

Look, man...

I'm not ready for this responsibility.

I'm especially not ready to raise a child.

But the most important thing...

What are you going to do?

I'll tell you what. Ask you for advice.

What do I do?

Roberto, no bank will let someone else pay the debt V&M owes.

I don't think Betty's going to accept the position.

She'll probably return us the company today.

If that happens, as soon as BAR is out of the picture,

the creditors will come after us.

News of the bankruptcy will break out,

and before we're finished off,

the scandal will damage our brand.

We'll lose our prestige and all those years of hard work.

Sir, Betty's here. Shall I bring her in?

Yes, of course.

Hold my calls. No one interrupts me.

Yes.

-Go ahead, girl. -Thanks.

Good morning, Mr. Roberto.

Hello, sir.

Betty.

Good morning, Beatriz. We've been expecting you.

Have you made your decision?

I'm accepting the position as president of V&M.

Please take a seat.

Thanks.

You've no idea how happy this makes me.

This is just what the company needs.

However, there are certain conditions,

and they are non-negotiable.

Of course. What would they be?

First, like I told you, I demand absolute respect.

Second, I want Nicolas Ramos to remain as BAR's VP of Finance

and to take over the same role at V&M.

I don't think that'll be a problem.

Third, I don't want to go back to my old office.

Of course not. This will be your office.

Starting today, you're the president of V&M and BAR.

Can I bring my toys?

Yes, of course.

Okay, great.

Then I'll set up a meeting with the department heads

to draft a new business plan.

We need to make realistic projections

and create a good strategy before it's too late.

Whatever you say. You're in charge.

Go ahead.

No, no...

I don't want to let you go.

You're spoiling me with those morning sessions,

not to mention that shower.

Today, I feel like my chakras are well balanced.

And we're not done.

We're going to have a great time

when we go to Europe to start your company.

Are you serious?

Obviously.

Don't you want me there consulting in your business?

You get the entire package.

You'd leave V&M?

I'll take a vacation.

I don't think I'm needed here.

Ricardo, this morning you got that call

from the psychiatric hospital.

Do you know someone inside?

No.

I mean, I'm a donor.

I wrote them a check last year

and they were calling about another donation.

That's all.

Really?

You're such a good person! Altruistic, even.

You're a delicious box full of surprises.

Son of a...

What's the matter with you?

Don't do that! I couldn't sleep last night.

You couldn't have gone to a hotel.

A hotel! Please!

I don't have any money.

You bastards kicked me out and I didn't even take my wallet.

Don't worry.

I'll bring you your things later.

How nice of you! Thanks.

You think you're all that, don't you?

You think you're better than me

because Sofia humiliated me yesterday?

Well, newsflash! She did it out of spite.

You two are worthless.

I mean, she's not even that good in bed and you...

Just look at you.

I wish I could show you, babe, but you're not my type.

Get back!

-I'm not into you, -Stop joking around.

so you'll just have to imagine it.

Get back!

You're lucky I can't get up.

You see? I can't get up.

If I could, I'd be kicking your ass.

And you know what, you traitor?

We're done.

I can't be your partner anymore.

Let's split up the company. I want my half.

-That's great. -Fine.

I'll call the accountant.

He can audit the place and run the numbers

so we can split everything up.

Trust me. This partnership is over.

Finito, terminated.

See you, buddy.

My crutch!

Marce, I don't understand. How are you this calm?

I'm super worried.

How come?

What do you mean how come?

Because Beatriz could end up being our boss

by the end of the day.

What if she decides to take the job?

That's not going to happen.

Her makeover didn't even work.

Armando was in his apartment yesterday.

That means that he didn't go after her.

Yay! Good for you.

But what does that have to do with V&M?

We know she's a con artist.

She'll want to keep the company.

No, she won't come back and I'm going to make sure

I get this company and Armando back.

She's going to hand us the company back

and when that happens, things will go back to normal.

You'll see.

Thank you for coming.

I want to inform you that after careful consideration,

we've decided that Miss Beatriz Rincon

is the new president of V&M.

What?

And starting tomorrow, she'll be taking over.

Betty!

Shut up!

This isn't a circus. It's a company.

-Marcela... -Excuse me.

Marcela. Marcela!

Marcela, please! Calm down.

Things won't be like this forever.

If this weren't necessary, I wouldn't have suggested it.

That woman lied to us straight to our faces more than once!

And not only about the reports!

She's a professional liar!

I don't believe her little Saint Beatriz act!

Not for one second!

You know full well Armando's responsible for all of this.

We're trying to fix

the financial disaster my son caused.

I know that, but you're only thinking about your family.

My brother's right!

The Mendozas only care about their own.

Marcela, I know you're upset,

so I'm going to ignore you just said that.

I need you to stay here.

I need you to supervise Betty's work and help her.

What? No!

I can't do that! I can't stand that woman!

I'm leaving!

I quit.

Marcela, you can't leave. You're a part of this company.

You're really going to play that card.

Seriously?

I know you have your reasons not to trust Betty.

I had my qualms too, but I need her.

Why don't you sell my brother the company?

Your brother wants to destroy V&M!

And Beatriz doesn't?

Who knows what's going on in that woman's head!

No one actually knows her!

Haven't you noticed how much she's changed!

I think her message is clear.

Marcela, I know you're well within your right to leave,

but I'm asking you wholeheartedly, please stay.

Stay. Let's be a team.

We can figure this out if we work together.

You have no idea what you're asking of me, Roberto.

You don't know the truth.

You don't know the lengths Armando went to to make his business plan work.

Yes, I do.

What?

I know what he did to you.

I can understand what he did with the company,

but not what he did to you. You don't deserve this.

I don't need your pity.

What I need is for that woman to stay away from this company!

I hate her!

I'm sorry, Marcela, but I can't do that.

This isn't a personal thing. It's just business.

We're not the only ones who depend on this company.

There are a lot of people who need their jobs.

We would lose everything.

Marcela...

you need to make the best decision for yourself.

All I can do is apologize.

I'm sorry.

Just the person I was looking for.

What can I do for you, Miss Malu?

I know you've been Ricardo's secretary for a while...

Uh-huh.

and there's something I need to know.

What? Go ahead.

Do you know who he's got at the psychiatric hospital?

You can't even wait till I'm done

before taking over my office.

Marcela, you're not going anywhere...

until we talk.

Look, miss, I'm not at liberty to discuss confidential information about my boss.

Besides, as far as I know, he doesn't have anyone

in a psychiatric hospital.

Sandra, you know I care about him.

I'm worried it might be someone from his family

or someone I know.

I just want to help.

If I find out anything, I'll let you know, okay?

Please, don't go.

If V&M is to survive, we're going to need you.

Oh, please! Don't be a hypocrite.

I'm the last person you want here.

I'm getting out of the way.

You won.

No, I haven't won anything.

Please. We need to try...

to leave our personal issues at home.

This is about your family's legacy.

What are you playing at?

Drop the good-girl act.

You think I'm going to forget all your lies.

Uh-huh.

I'm sorry, and I mean that.

I never should've fudged the numbers in those reports.

I made a mistake and that's why I'm here.

Bravo! Great speech.

Is that how you convinced Roberto?

I'm not falling for it.

What about your affair with Armando?

What about the fact that you slept with my fiancé?

Should I include that as a loss or a profit for the company?

Please explain. Just don't lie to me.

Please forgive me.

That was the worst of my mistakes.

I never should've done it.

But like I said, and like you saw in that video,

it was all a plan. His plan!

What do you feel now?

You did fall in love with him, didn't you?

Beatriz, where did that love go?

Yes, I did fall in love with Armando

and that's... unforgivable.

I want you to be honest with me.

Let's be honest.

I did come between you two.

But only because I thought only I believed in him

and in his dreams.

I thought only I believed his business plan for V&M was possible.

Of course.

You thought he'd fall in love with you because of that.

Yes.

I let my emotions get the best of me and I was selfish.

How could you do this to me, Beatriz?

You would sleep with him and then look me in the face every day.

I was going to marry him.

I'm sorry.

Please forgive me.

I know it's my fault, but he lied to me.

He manipulated me.

That doesn't mean I'm less guilty,

but he led me to believe things.

Right.

He made you think you deserved his love.

That a man who looked like him

could love a woman who looked like you.

He made you feel special,

because you were the other woman.

He was only with me to save the company. That's all.

Beatriz.

What if Armando talks to you...

and tells you that he does love you,

what would you do?

I want nothing to do with him.

He always loved you...

and you deserve each other.

You've had enough tea. You're going to get sick.

Leave me alone.

I'm in crisis mode.

Is something wrong?

Hugo saw Betty and he's upset.

Don't say her name! It hurts.

It's like stabbing me.

Well, She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named had a makeover

and Hugo's in shock.

That wasn't a makeover. That was dark magic.

And not just any dark magic, it was ugly dark magic.

She's taken possession of some innocent little girl

and now she's controlling Roberto.

Sorry, but I don't understand.

It's obvious! My God!

Tell me, do I have dark circles, wrinkles?

It's like if I changed overnight...

Look, she...

She's taken the divine out of Hugo the Divine.

More tea.

I'm glad you think that way, Beatriz.

Everyone else thinks exactly the same as you.

In fact, Armando and I are trying to get back together.

That's what couples who love each other do.

They forgive each other and give things another shot.

The poor thing regretted everything

and begged me to forgive him.

I chose to give him a second chance

because a desperate man is capable of anything.

Then you believe me.

Of course I do.

I'm going to trust you,

just like I'm going to trust you won't come looking for him

with some stupid, misplaced hope, right?

No.

I won't.

The love I had for him is dead.

You have nothing to worry about.

Stay and help us fix this mess.

I promise I'll stay as far away from him as possible.

I promise.

Get to work, chicken legs.

Your new boss is very demanding.

I think you should really try to work hard.

I mean, why would a president want two secretaries?

I'm a lot better qualified than you.

I went--

To DUI for three semesters.

Exactly.

And I'm good friends with the Mendozas and the Valencias.

And Robert loves my coffee.

You made Betty's life a living hell.

And you're going to pay for everything.

If I were you, I'd start sending out résumés

or you'll end up on the street.

-Talking to yourself. -Hearing voices.

Without a husband and without a baby.

Alone.

Poor me!

That's exactly what'll happen. I'll go crazy.

And all because of Beatriz.

You go here, Cuquito. You're my favorite.

Don't worry, guys...

Roberto...

What are you doing here?

Hello, Mr. Hugo. Take a seat.

I think we need to talk.

No, we don't.

I have nothing to tell you...

or your gnomes.

Well, you might have nothing to tell me,

but you might want to talk to the new president of V&M.

The new president of V&M?

So Roberto wasn't kidding?

Yes.

Now that I think about it, I do have something to say.

I quit.