Patricia loses corporate power. Cristina refuses to let go. Pedro and Rita have unfinished business. Esteban wins Raúl's trust. Alberto is honored.

Cristina and Bárbara pitch a new product line. Pedro learns a relative is coming to town. A business disaster devastates Raúl and ousts a Velvet exec.

Raúl and Ana mesh their talents. Mateo vets secretarial candidates. Rita and Pedro's guest arrives. Alberto toils to give Ana a special birthday gift.

Raúl and Ana's collaboration suffers a setback. Cristina steps up her efforts to thwart Alberto's annulment plans. An admirer gives Patricia leverage.

Lucía starts her new job. Luisa visits during her tour. Alberto asks Ana to take a big step with him, and later makes a risky bet on Velvet's future.

Cristina accomplishes a mission. Lucía becomes suspicious of her father. Víctor unintentionally inspires jealousy in two men. Ana goes missing.

Patricia and Valentín progress quickly. Rita develops a medical worry. Cristina's revenge against Ana threatens others. Mateo runs into an old flame.

A fit of anger sends Cristina to the hospital. Valentín's mother drives Patricia crazy. Alberto receives a tempting offer. Michelle gets a scoop.

Alberto plays hardball with Patricia to get her shares. Cristina spirals out of control. Rita's obsession strains her marriage. Patricia feels torn.

Víctor visits Cristina in the hospital at her request. The doctor gives Pedro worrying news. A game changer is revealed on Patricia's wedding day.

Patricia gives Valentín an ultimatum. A visitor lifts Pedro's spirits. Rita and Pedro get their test results. Ana seeks help from her ex, Carlos.

Carlos re-enters Ana's daily life. Ana falls ill. Enrique meets with Cafiero behind Mateo's back. Raúl warns Mateo not to lose Clara in his grief.

Carlos offers to be Ana's protector. Cafiero introduces the new director, who promptly shakes things up. Someone from Raúl's past begs for his help.

Marco asks Enrique to help him oust Cristina. The police question Raúl. Mateo is reunited with his estranged father. Clara gets cold feet.