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Why?

The truth is that...

I don't want to drag you into all this and...

And if we don't stop seeing each other,

this is going to end up making your life hell.

-I don't care. -I don't want you to suffer.

-I've made up my mind! -I've already decided!

Listen to me.

Please, I've already decided.

Time's up.

One minute, please.

No.

Come on.

COLLISION

This is what the biopsy and CT scan show us.

As soon as I received the results I tried to contact you.

But you didn't answer my calls or the emails I sent you.

What did you find?

The tomography reveals

that the axillary lymph node is also affected.

And what does that mean?

That the cancer cells have started to spread.

I recommend removing the breast along with the affected lymph node.

Afterward, we can assess whether it's necessary

to remove the remaining lymph nodes in your armpit.

Calm down, Belén.

Dr. Fontana is a great surgeon.

-The risks of the surgery are... -Yes, I know.

If I don't have surgery, I die, right?

And I have no other option but surgery, right?

So I don't know what risks we're talking about.

It has to be done, period.

Belén, first we need preoperative tests.

When will I have the operation?

As soon as we have the results.

Anyway, I'll ask my assistant to reserve an operating room.

-Hello. -Hello Lorenzo, good morning.

-Good morning, Zoé. -Look, I'm talking to you

because I have a donation contract in front of me,

stating that a school and a hospital were donated.

And I want you to... I don't know, check whether everything's in order.

As far as I know, yes.

The bidding process has already started too.

What do you mean, as far as you know? Aren't you the finance director?

Yes, but since these are Lithium Azteca matters,

Mr. Blanco handles them personally.

Well, then, can you send me the budget approved by Juan?

Alright, Zoé.

I'll send you the information by email.

Thank you.

And you never change, do you?

Accusing the first innocent person who crosses your path of committing crimes.

I've already told you to watch your mouth, lawyer.

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

Maybe because you don't have as good a memory as I do.

I just wanted to let you know

that I won't tolerate any wrongdoing against Ikal González.

Well, as it should be, right?

I'm waiting for the forensic report on the items found

at my client's house.

You don't need to remind me how to do my job.

Inspector, see you soon.

Go.

There's no need to rush to accuse Ikal González.

I'm going to ask the judge for more time to continue the investigation.

Based on what?

Your female intuition?

Save yourself the misogynistic comment.

I hope Azucena is allowed to bring this clothing to my son.

I hope so.

Gentlemen, the protesters are arriving.

The pollution level in the river is very high

and many people are affected in the...

What's happening?

They're locals protesting the river pollution.

The water is killing the livestock.

That's Goyo and Ema.

We'll take this as far as we have to.

And we'll march downtown and call everyone out!

Have you had any response from the authorities so far?

No, they don't care about what we're going through.

We're dying!

Are you asking for clean water for everyday use,

to bathe in, to cook with?

We need our rivers...

I have to talk to Ema, this is not right.

Yes, I'll call her now.

Clean water, water that's safe for everyday use.

It's ringing now.

Ema?

It's me.

I'm watching the news.

No, tell them not to leave the place.

They have to demand to speak with the owner of Ganadera Molinos

and shut down that slaughterhouse.

I didn't know it was this advanced.

Margarito called you in?

Of course,

they think money solves everything.

You have my support.

Talk to you later.

The government has always underestimated us.

They think they can buy us off

with a school for the poor and a hospital.

Those who should be locked up are running free.

Who would want their water to be poisoned?

Hey.

Did you get the test results?

If those test results come back good,

I will be in perfect condition for the slaughterhouse.

Belén,

everything is going to be fine, you'll see.

No, Delfino. I'm not in the mood for motivational speeches right now.

Just give me the schedule.

But you canceled all your meetings.

No, sir. Where did you get that? I haven't canceled anything.

Well, then, in less than an hour you have one.

Okay.

Yes? President's office.

One moment. Hernández.

-Yes, send him in. -Yes, send him in, please.

Well, remember, in less than an hour you have your meeting.

Why am I getting this? Again, I don't understand.

Come in.

Thank you.

Hernández. Please have a seat.

-Thank you very much. -I'm going to ask you to be brief,

because I have a lot to take care of.

I will be brief, ma'am. I just want to inform you

that we are going to reopen the investigation

into the attack on your husband.

What?

Well, you're supposed to have the culprit behind bars.

Well, that's what we thought too.

But the photographs we have of Genaro Sánchez

turned out to be fake.

Someone manipulated them and planted them in your house.

But you assured me that Genaro Sánchez is the murderer!

Well, he was our main suspect.

But, well, now we have no evidence against him.

Those who set that trap

are the real murderers of your husband, ma'am.

For God's sake, do you know what that means?

If you don't solve this problem,

my company will remain at the center of the scandal

and that can't happen.

You have to find the culprit now.

Well, we are doing our best.

And did Genaro tell you anything? Did he give you any leads?

Nothing.

He has refused to talk. Tomorrow we'll interrogate him again.

That's why we've started pursuing other lines of inquiry.

Well, I hope this time you get it right,

because honestly, this has gone on long enough.

-Ma'am, we are doing what... -And I don't want

to have to ask the president to assign a more efficient investigator

to solve this case.

We'll find the culprit. You can be sure of that.

And what do you have on Ikal González?

Well, the judge denied the injunction.

Today he'll be transferred to prison.

Alright.

Hey, Hernández.

Don't you think that scoundrel could be the killer?

If he was capable of killing Matías,

he could very well have killed my husband, couldn't he?

Well, yes,

we are not going to rule out any possibility.

SONORA RIVER OVERFLOW:

LITHIUM MINING UNDER SCRUTINY AMID SOCIAL UPRISING IN SONORA

"The Coyotes support the livestock sector in their demonstration."

What do you think? Should we make that transition slower?

Let's see.

Excuse me, let me answer the princess's call.

Zoé, dear. How are you? What can I do for you?

Bárbara, do we have people in Sonora covering what's happening?

Yes, of course, they're there. But I have orders from above,

nothing can come out yet.

Okay.

What's the deal with her tantrums?

Why does she think she's better than everyone?

Your transition is shit.

I spoke with a friend from Monterrey.

He has a safe place where you can stay until everything calms down.

No, that would be worse.

The police told me that I shouldn't leave the city

until they decide what to do.

I don't buy the story that they only want you as a witness

against Ikal González.

Juan told me that everything was going to be fine.

He said I just have to convince the judge

that that guy paid me to set Matías up.

He's the one they want, not me.

I need to tell them something else.

Damn Juan,

he shouldn't have dragged you into this.

Oh, come on, Benjamín!

You're scaring me even more.

Calm down.

I'll take care of you.

What are you doing?

I don't want anything to happen to you,

you know how much you mean to me.

I've told you a thousand times that you and I are friends.

Do I have to repeat it?

Why? Because of Juan?

It's because of me,

and also because of you.

If Juan finds out that you're making a move on me,

he will kill you.

Come in.

-Hello, good morning. -Azucena. Hello, how are you?

Sorry, there was no one out there to announce me.

No, please, come in.

Welcome.

Have you heard anything about Ikal?

I'm just getting up to speed on the case,

but I thought it was important to come see you before I proceed.

Sure, do you want to take a seat?

Sure.

I was actually thinking of going to see him today.

Zoé, what I need right now is for you to take a step back.

Why?

No matter how you look at it, you're too involved.

You were Matías's partner,

you and his father both own shares in this corporation.

Well, what I want most is for

Ikal to be cleared, so whatever you say, we'll do it.

You realize you're at the center of their conflict, right?

You are Robles and Associates.

And Robles and Associates has already falsely accused him.

Well, I suppose that's how it looks from the outside, but...

Did you tell him not to talk to me?

No, but he knows. Any contact from you could get him into more trouble.

Okay. Okay, I understand.

The evidence implicating Sánchez in your father's murder

has just been proven false.

And it's clear to me that Hernández wants to put the heat on Ikal.

How?

I didn't know about Genaro.

What's wrong? I mean, why?

What does this have to do with Ikal? Why would they accuse him?

Right now, what matters

is that you stay completely out of it.

Okay.

Okay.

Good morning.

Good morning.

-Hello, Belén. -Good morning.

I just wanted to tell you to stay alert

and cancel all your meetings or appointments this afternoon

because I need you available.

I'll most likely call another meeting.

But if it is something so important, why don't we talk about it now?

I said this afternoon, Joaquín.

For now, I think we need to deal with the mining issue,

the budget approval.

Well, do you all agree we should start with the soil report

-and the amount of lithium? -Zoé, that's not the issue.

In case you didn't know, after the commotion you caused with Marc,

we requested that report

and it showed us that the amount of lithium was correct.

But it's not the promised amount.

But it meets our expectations.

Expectations for what? Polluting the river?

Our representatives

are already trying to reach an agreement with the ranchers.

And the farmers?

Because they are the most affected.

What we need to do is use our media outlets

and report what's happening. And stop hiding it, Mom.

Bárbara will handle that report,

and she'll discuss it with me since I'm the channel director.

Most of the inhabitants of Sonora are happy.

Happy with what? With the handouts you are giving them?

They are not handouts, we gave them a school and a hospital.

That's not true, Margarito is handing out money

so that people stop protesting.

And if that were the case, what's the problem?

What's the problem? That will blow up in our faces, Mom!

It's like trying to sweep it under the rug.

We must stop the mining company from polluting the river,

-it's not that difficult. -Look, if you read the reports,

you would realize that all our operations

are certified by the government, please!

Enough about that!

Certified by corrupt officials who are paid to falsify reports.

That's why you need a bigger budget!

Let's see, you don't have a single piece of evidence for that.

150 million for management expenses.

What does this line item mean? I don't understand.

-Let's see. -Let's see,

I understand that given your lack of experience in this line of business,

you don't know how to read a budget.

But if you want, I can explain in detail

what each line item is for.

Joaquín.

You're also going to have to explain it to me.

Because some of these expenses are way out of proportion.

And I'm telling you this based on my many years of experience.

These numbers don't make sense,

I also need an explanation.

Let's see, gentlemen. I personally, carefully,

reviewed each item with my financial advisors.

We can't keep postponing the approval.

I am not going to approve any budget

until I understand where each of the mining company's pesos go.

And of course, you can expect an external audit.

Have a nice day.

Have a nice day.

Toño!

Azucena!

-How are you? -Good!

Nice to see you!

Long time no see, how has everything been?

Well, here, working.

Hey,

I need you to show me the feed from one of the Condesa C5 cameras.

Not without a court order, darling.

It's being processed. You know I'll bring you the order.

-Yes. -Just a preview.

Look, I don't want the recording. Just let me see something.

I can't say no to you, right?

You know you can't.

-Sit down. -Okay, okay.

-Just ten minutes. Look. -Yes, yes.

I need to know what Zoé might find

if that external audit is done.

No, there's nothing to worry about.

Every peso spent has an invoice to back it up.

An invoice

from a questionable source, I suppose.

Look, there are always payments that have to be made off the record, Belén.

-I've informed you of all of them. -Well, I'm not the one who has to worry.

You two have to make sure that those invoices

pass the external audit.

That's all.

Is that clear or not?

Yes.

And you? Didn't you hear?

Yes, no. Okay, okay, I'm coming.

I just want to know what you'll be talking about this afternoon.

You'll find out.

Let's see, Belén.

I'm not just another executive at the firm, okay?

I'm your partner.

Give me a second.

-Around here. This is the date, right? -Yes, there it is.

Exactly.

Thanks.

How's it going, Jiménez?

We have to hurry, because if Hernández shows up, you know how he gets.

Just remove these labels and these sheets.

Lately, we've had a lot of disagreements, you and I.

But I care about you a lot.

And I've been thinking a lot about the mine and,

-and I think it'd be better to let it... -Look, the truth is...

I appreciate your concern.

But I'm not going to back down.

My dad wanted to do business cleanly.

And if this isn't clean, I'm going to have to stop it, okay?

You talk just like your father.

I'll leave you this.

It's Miguel Ángel's preferred auditing firm.

He trusted them completely.

Thank you.

My son loved you very much.

And he would have wanted me to support you in this, in everything.

Come here.

Thank you.

-Here's all the information, boss. -Let's see.

What's wrong with you?

Are you drunk or what?

Aren't you going to invite me in?

No, stay there.

I'm just here, checking out what I was told. Look.

With this little device

you can open almost any lock without forcing it.

Very convenient for thieves,

intruders,

or anyone who wants to plant evidence in an innocent person's home,

don't you think?

So what are you trying to tell me?

Or what are you trying to convince me of?

You? Nothing, actually.

The judge was already convinced that there's enough reasonable doubt

to undermine your investigation and grant bail to my client.

Oh, really?

And with that device you convinced him?

Or did you give him something else?

It wasn't necessary.

The vials found at my client's house, guess what,

don't have a single fingerprint belonging to him

or anyone in his family.

It wasn't hard to convince him that all your supposed evidence

is highly questionable.

Especially when I told him about your tendency

to manipulate procedures.

-Camacho. -Sir.

-Will you leave us alone, please? -Yes, sir.

That's enough, alright?

I've let several things slide.

I have an impeccable reputation.

And I will no longer allow anyone to slander me. Understood?

I know you,

don't try to convince me with speeches about integrity.

And you know me. You know I'm not easily intimidated.

These are the judge's new orders.

Well, Ikal is still a suspect.

And still under investigation.

And I will make sure to prove

that he's responsible not only for Iturrieta's death,

but also for Miguel Ángel Robles's.

And I advise you

to spend your time arresting Ashley Cruz.

The judge is somewhat

confused.

Because she hasn't been arrested yet.

Here you go.

If you need it.

-Excuse me. -Go away.

Do you know why the urgency?

No, no idea.

Thank you all for coming.

I'm letting you know that tomorrow I'll be undergoing surgery.

Naturally, there are several matters to settle.

Surgery for what?

Breast cancer.

And this is the way you tell me?

It's my way.

Yes, but I'm your daughter and it's strange.

Well, but here you are just another shareholder,

so this is the right place for you to find out.

I hope to be able to tell you today

who will take over as interim head of the group.

But I need a little more time, so I'll come find you later.

Thank you, that's all.

And she looks so strong, doesn't she?

-Who will be in charge? -They haven't said yet.

Hey, can you set up a meeting with Laura and Albertina?

I need to review today's show.

Calm down. They won't leave you in charge of the whole channel.

Why? I already do that job.

No, no. You're in charge of a show.

One of many.

Don't let it go to your head, queen.

My Focal Point is not a show,

it's the show. We have the biggest audience.

I don't know if you had that when you were in charge.

Don't kid yourself, dear.

It'll be one of us, but don't even think it'll be Zoé.

No, it has to be a shareholder.

Why? Does the charter require it or something?

No, it's pure instinct.

I care. I mean, I'm still your daughter, Mom.

I knew you were going to make a scene.

A scene?

-This is serious. -Please, Zoé.

What time is the surgery?

I don't need a babysitter.

Don't be mean.

-Mean? -Yes, mean.

Well, look.

They're going to mutilate me in a couple of hours.

And now I'm here wasting time with you

because everything always has to be about you.

About me?

About me?

You're the one who spends her whole life hiding things!

You hide this from me.

When were you going to tell me that Genaro is no longer a suspect

in my dad's death? Why? Or what? Is that also about me?

-Zoé, seriously, no. -What?

I'm not up for your complaints today.

If you want to help me, don't come to my surgery.

Okay.

I'm sure you'll let this guy go, right?

Get off.

Look, I wanted to talk to you about a matter

that could benefit you in several ways.

And I would like to ask you

to review

these invoices.

They're from some important new suppliers the company is working with.

They have some minor compliance issues with the tax authority.

And I'd like you to work your magic so they look cleaner

when the mining company's expenses are reviewed.

I need them immediately.

I would love to help you, Joaquín.

But the new Tax Authority regulations...

No, no, no, Lorenzo.

Let's see.

I know you are perfectly capable of doing it.

And it would be unfortunate if you lost your job right now,

just when your family has one more mouth to feed.

Lorenzo, please,

give my greetings to your wife.

Congratulations again.

They won't release him until tomorrow.

We won't be able to get him out today because of the paperwork.

Thank you very much.

We have no way to repay you.

We need to get the money for the bail.

I don't know how, but we'll get the money together.

-I can sell my little ranch. -Oh, Dad.

Oh, sorry.

The door was open.

-No, no. I didn't mean to bother you. -Come in.

-Hello. -Make yourself at home.

Hey, no. I heard you, no...

You don't have to sell anything. Really, I'd be happy to pay the bail.

Don't talk nonsense about paying for all this yourself.

No, honestly, it's no problem for me. I'd love to do it.

Ikal would kill me.

He doesn't have to find out. It can stay between us. Period.

And then how do I pay you back?

Sugey, you don't have to pay me back.

Think of it as a gift for the incredible son you have.

Listen to her, Sugey. She can help.

-Yes. -Dad, will you come with me?

Let's go get Paloma.

Paloma.

Go on.

-Make yourself at home. -Thank you.

Hurry, Dad.

Zoé, I'm so glad you're here.

I want to take this opportunity to show you something.

Okay.

Do you recognize this man?

No.

-No, I have no idea. -Look.

Maybe it's clearer in this one.

No, who am I looking at? I don't understand.

It's Ashley Cruz's apartment, the day Matías was drugged.

Okay.

I can try to find out who he is.

I'm on it, but I'd rather not risk going through the police.

They already let her go once without charging her.

Okay, why don't you send that photo to my phone?

Hernández.

Antonio.

Please take a very close look at the footage from a C5 camera.

This is the address.

What is it?

This morning a lawyer was here and asked me for them.

She's a friend of mine, I didn't give them to her,

I just let her see some footage.

Azucena?

-Yes, boss. -Did she give you a warrant?

-No, boss. -Darn it, Antonio!

How can you be so dumb?

How can you do that without a warrant?

Do you know I can fire you right now?

I'm sorry, boss.

Well, from now on you won't do anything without my authorization.

Understood?

And send me copies of this footage!

To me. Only me!

Right now, boss.

Of course.

Thank you all for your time.

Mr. Juan Blanco will take over as interim head of the group.

Thank you very much, Belén.

Look, this is just a formality, but for me it's an honor,

and we'll handle things the way you want.

I'll feel much better with you in charge.

I have my reservations.

But it's not the time to raise objections.

Good luck, Belén.

Belén, everything will be fine.

Thank you.

Don't let me down.

I'm trusting you.

Of course not.

But let me stay with you tonight.

-I want to be alone. -Belén.

I want to be alone, I told you.

Delfino!

The judge agreed to release you.

Just like that?

And...

I mean, the evidence that they supposedly had against me,

what happened to it?

The judge found that all the evidence is questionable,

so the police will have to build a stronger case.

But, for now, you are free on bail.

Good.

Hey, Azucena, but I assume this costs money.

I don't have the money to pay for it, my...

Neither does my family.

Don't worry about anything, it's all taken care of.

Really, thank you very much, okay?

-Thank you, thank you, thank you. -You're welcome.

-See you tomorrow. -Yes, yes.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

Let's see, are you telling me that he killed Mati?

I mean, that's what I think.

Because Matías managed to tell me that this guy had threatened him

because he knew something about him.

So it makes sense that...

It's just so brutal.

What upsets me the most is that

I feel like I've been super naive.

I feel like an idiot, but that's over now.

I mean, I'm going to come up with a plan.

You're scaring me. What plan?

You can't approach this guy directly.

Because for some reason, my mom and the police are protecting him.

I have to team up with him.

Look, I think you're exhausted. Your mom is having surgery tomorrow.

I know.

How can you team up with a psychopath?

I mean, it'll be brief.

Obviously I'm not really going to team up with him, but...

It's the only way to get the evidence I need, and you know it.

And at this point I'm afraid for my mom and...

I owe it to Mati.

I know.

Look.

I know I haven't always been the best friend.

Lately I haven't been the best friend.

But I hope you know that I'm here for you, okay?

For anything and everything.

Even if I don't love your plan.

Thank you.

Let's count down from ten.

It's been a long time.

Here comes Zoé.

-Gabriel. -Hello.

Thank you for being here.

No, you don't have to thank me.

You know we love your mom very much.

Well, whatever you need, we're here to support you.

Thank you.

Thank you, Maricarmen, also for coming.

The lymph node is very swollen.

It's very close to the artery.

Carefully, let's begin.

Do you know anything?

No, not yet.

It shouldn't take long.

-Yes, surely. -Hey.

I hope that one day you'll stop seeing me as your enemy.

Look.

Maybe this isn't the place to talk about this.

But ever since my mom told me about her illness yesterday...

I've been thinking a lot.

I don't like you.

But

I think we need each other.

Honestly, no, I don't understand you.

-I'm a little lost. -Yeah.

You may be in charge of the company, but I am the heir.

Do you understand?

And I think it's a good time for us

to start working together.

Sure.

Okay.

You surprise me.

Well, I don't know what game you're playing.

But I like it.

Truce, then?

-Truce. -Good.

Gauze.

More gauze, please.

We need to stop the bleeding.

Her heart rate is dropping.

-We're losing her. -Defibrillator!