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What's wrong with me?

You... have a fiancé who's an idiot

and who doesn't appreciate you.

Stay away from my sister!

Stay out of my relationship.

Is that so? And what if I don't?

PREVIOUSLY

I'm sorry, but I won't sign the document.

What do you mean?

I'm staying with Armando,

I'm going to continue to work at V&M.

You'll have to cancel your plans.

The doctor says everything is under control.

She was under a lot of stress.

And the source of that stress is me.

No, don't say that, Armando.

No, Betty. Not here.

-I should go. -Thank you for being here.

Look after her. She needs you.

Isn't she sick of spending her days next to Armando?

Don't worry about her. Focus on yourself for now.

Leave. I don't want Armando to see you.

-Bye. -Marcela is an amazing woman.

And you're an idiot for hurting her.

If she were mine, I'd never hurt her.

Yours?

What are you trying to say? Do you like Marcela?

Don't be ridiculous. Marcela is your fiancée.

She's like a sister to me. That's why I worry.

I never want to see her this sick or in a hospital because of your antics.

Sorry for saying that, but my mind is a mess.

While I've been prioritizing my pride and V&M,

I forgot what truly matters.

I'm glad you realize it.

You need to be ethical even when you hurt others.

-I speak from experience. -Thanks for reminding me.

Every now and then I need an emotional wake up call

from a good friend. Thanks.

But now I'm going to need your help to fix all this.

I'll need you to run V&M for a few days.

Really?

Okay.

So long as that doesn't mean I have to handle Betty girl.

Betty, there's something I still don't understand.

Mr. Armando's fiancée ended up in the hospital

because she called off the wedding?

I don't know. Maybe she was already sick.

In any case, I'm watching my phone because Armando said he'd call.

Yes, and you'd stay up all night waiting on his call.

Come on!

Yes, yes!

We're facing a very serious situation.

Mr. Daniel practically forced his way into the office.

He even fired Mariana, but I managed to stop it.

If he finds out about this, who knows what can happen?

Well, if he wants to dissolve the company, then he should.

Let him dissolve it.

Why do you look so worried and depressed, Betty?

Is there something you're hiding?

No? Yes?

Nico...

when I saw how Armando looked over his fiancée at the hospital...

He was so considerate and kind.

I felt terrible.

Jealousy sucks, doesn't it?

No, this wasn't jealousy. It was something else.

I felt amoral,

selfish and a hypocrite.

I felt awful.

I'm sorry to say this,

but so long as you're the other woman,

you will continue to feel like that.

The other woman.

That sounds horrible, Nico!

Know what's worse?

I think my mom knows.

I'm so embarrassed.

Keep playing dumb, Betty.

Why have you settled for staying there?

-Right? -I can't help it.

What do you mean? You could be somewhere better.

I can't help it. I love Armando Mendoza.

I love him, no one else.

I love him with everything I am and I know he loves me.

I truly know it.

Armando...

I think it's time for you to go.

No, I won't leave until you're better.

Don't be ridiculous.

You have to wake up early tomorrow to go to V&M.

That's what Ricardo's for.

He can handle everything until you and I get back.

-Really? -Yes.

I'm surprised.

Well, get used to it.

From now on, you're my priority.

What's with the face? Rough night?

From hell.

Jenny's mad at me because we lost the house.

We're running late. The client's called twice.

-That's my problem. -Mine too.

He's a good client.

I told him we wouldn't charge him for the yard.

Great business strategy.

Throw away our money without asking me.

What's the matter with you?

My partner is a traitor! That's what's going on!

When I needed you most, you sided with that snake Sofia.

You wanted her to win the trial and you helped her do it.

Yes, and I'd do it again and again

because it's what's fair for her and the boys.

Besides, I wasn't involved. The judge decided everything.

Are you going to continue seeing her?

You bet I am. Her and my godchildren.

Well, she was my wife.

That's right, was.

But you told me you stopped loving her.

Sofia is a free woman and we have fun together.

Do you have a problem with that? You're starting over with Jenny.

You know what?

You're not a good friend.

Okay.

I can live with that.

I don't need to be your friend,

but we run this company together and we have a lot of work to do.

I'll start loading the van.

Marcela is stable.

She got to the hospital in time and now she's recovering.

She'll be back in a few days.

In the meantime, I'll be covering for her and Armando.

I didn't know Marce was sick!

I'm telling you now.

I'm going to the hospital to see her.

Don't.

If we want to help her, we should carry out our duties.

Look, during my time at DUI,

I once read that a study found that 37.2% of people

who are recovering recover faster

if their friends are with them.

I'm Marcela's best friend.

Great, but I have to cover for Armando.

You're going to handle Sandra's workload because she's going to be helping me.

What? Are you sick in the head?

Of course not! I'm the executive secretary!

Yes, but you don't know how I work

and we can't agree on anything.

Sandra knows me. Move to her desk.

Work induced stress is going to kill me.

I'm going to end up just like Marcela.

What are you looking at?

Marcela Valencia.

Mr. Ricardo.

Good morning, Beatriz.

Good morning.

You do know I'm going to be interim president

while Armando is in the Hamptons, right?

Yes, he mentioned it yesterday.

How is Ms. Marcela doing?

Good. She's getting better.

Good. Excuse me.

No.

Don't excuse me just yet.

One more thing.

Yesterday, you seemed like you wanted to tell me something

but I'm not quite sure what it was.

Is it something about my job or anything else?

No, Beatriz.

I'd actually like to apologize now that you're here.

We were all very tense because of the situation and...

don't tell anyone, I'd had a few drinks.

I didn't know what I was saying.

Okay. Are you sure?

It seemed like it was something very important.

It was the alcohol talking.

That's all. Don't worry.

With respect to your work,

you are V&M's best asset.

Don't worry and go to your office.

I don't want to take up any more of your time.

We have a long day ahead of us.

Okay. Yes, sir.

What's this?

A liquid diet. I plan on surprising my hubby.

Is this legal?

Yes!

This diet is famous because its effects last till it's over.

It's all about combining the juices in a smart way.

Beet, carrot, parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic,

and the always-delicious radish.

Smell them and try them.

No, thank you. I'll pass.

Smell it.

No!

It's fresh.

Right, but there's no need to lose my sense of smell

and taste over it.

I've heard it's not great at first, but the results are fast.

With my liquid diet I'll stop traffic in the streets,

airports and seas.

I might even stop a submarine or two in its track.

Stocking up on beets, are we, Shamu?

They're beautiful.

You shouldn't have.

-Should I help you with breakfast? -No, I'm fine.

In fact, go home, shower and change.

Again with that? I'm not leaving.

Marcela, were you really going to call off the wedding?

Or was it a decision made in the heat of the moment?

Yes, I was going to call it off

because I didn't think you wanted to marry me.

We've been together for three years.

Yes, but that doesn't mean we have to get married.

-No. -Then?

But I want to get married.

I don't want you to mistake how you feel about me for pity.

-No. -I love you.

I want to marry you, but...

I want you to be sure of it too.

Think about it.

I have no doubts.

We have problems. All couples do.

But I'm going to marry you.

Eat.

Payroll is due soon, but we also have to pay the banks

because we're falling behind.

That's going to affect V&M's credit line in the long run.

Huh?

How much money do we need?

That's a large sum.

Do we know where we'll get it?

Well, ask the bank for another loan.

What?

They won't give V&M any more money.

We're facing a critical situation.

Our sales have gone up, but we have no liquidity.

We need a little bit more time to balance out.

BAR will loan us the money.

That's why we created the company.

If BAR is V&M's insurance, then have it bail us out now.

No, we can't do that. It's a very large sum.

BAR will lose all its capital.

I don't think you understand what I mean

and it's probably because I didn't explain myself right.

From the top.

I know BAR's money is in your name,

but who does the capital belong to?

Is it yours or Armando's?

-But... -No buts.

Armando created the company to protect V&M.

I need solutions.

If you can't offer me a better one, then keep quiet.

Move BAR's money to V&M. That's an order.

Mr. Ricardo, I don't mean to contradict you,

but if BAR lost all its money, that could hurt V&M.

I don't understand why you're so scared.

It doesn't matter that BAR is short on money.

Beatriz, BAR's projection is impressive.

Nicolas is great in the stock market.

Have him keep investing to make up what was lost.

Yes, Nicolas is a great stockbroker, but he's no maverick.

He makes safe and moderately risky investments.

All right. Let me tell you something.

There are times when we have to go all in.

This is one of those times.

Have him invest in risky ventures.

His instincts are good. I'm sure he'll recover soon.

Or he could lose it all.

This is a very delicate decision.

Plus, I promised Mr. Armando--

Armando isn't here, Beatriz.

Listen, in a month's time

we'll be doing very well thanks to Thompson's deal.

V&M will be generating revenue and we may be able to repay BAR.

-But sir... -No buts.

Time is running out and I'm done arguing about this.

Need I remind you that I'm currently V&M's president?

Do it.

Get ready to update all employee information

for employees in areas B and C.

I turned that in last week, sir.

Then turn it in again!

Make sure to include any changes.

I have to review them all?

I suggest you create a new one so you won't be long.

Do it now!

Temper, temper.

Churro!

Delicious!

And with chocolate sauce.

-Girl. -Hmm?

Did you finish the reports Smith asked you for?

Yeah, they're done. I'll finish them right way.

Yes, exactly.

Margarita was very worried so she asked me to stop by.

She wanted to come, but she said you two spoke

and that you said it wasn't necessary.

No, there's no need.

Besides, I have a great private nurse.

It's great to see you like this.

Love becomes stronger during hardships.

There's something we'd like to tell you.

The wedding is back on.

That's great news!

I'm glad I hadn't canceled anything.

Experience has taught me

that it's better to weather the storm

before making an important decision.

There's so much to do. The date is coming up.

-It's very close. -Yes... it's very close.

Nico, I'm so angry!

Mr. Ricardo treats me like a common employee

who doesn't get a say and is absolutely clueless.

Well, you are an employee. They can treat you like that.

What do you think makes you so different?

Well, Mr. Armando...

Takes you out to eat, makes you feel special,

buys you gifts when he needs something, is that it?

-No, it's not like that. -Yes, it is.

At the end of the day, they always ask you to save them.

You're mistaking a working relationship

with a personal relationship.

They're not your friends, Betty!

So?

Should I take BAR's money?

Betty, BAR's money is Mr. Armando's.

But who owns BAR? You do.

If you don't pay the loans BAR has incurred,

the banks will go after you.

Oh, damn!

-Okay? Think about it. -I don't know what to do.

Betty, without that money BAR is dead.

And I don't think I can recover as easily as Mr. Ricardo says I can.

What should I do next? What do you suggest?

Tell Mr. Armando his butt isn't the only one on the line here.

Tell him yours is too and even your mustache!

I'm going to show you the wedding gown

Hugo designed for me, but only you.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

It's stunning. Hugo's has such exquisite taste.

He loves you very much too.

-How beautiful. -Who is it?

Betty.

That woman is so intense.

She came here yesterday and today she won't stop calling.

It's probably important.

Don't answer. Have Ricardo handle it.

I'll be right back.

She's so annoying.

Forgive me for calling, but something came up.

What is it, Betty?

Mr. Ricardo wants to use BAR's money to pay V&M's bills,

but I don't think that's right or that he should.

Yes, I understand that leaving BAR without money

could get us in a lot of trouble.

Exactly, but Mr. Ricardo doesn't seem to get that.

Don't worry. I'll handle it.

Okay. Perf--

Armando?

With that, almost everything is ready, right?

Yes, almost everything.

Except what matters most.

What do you mean?

Don't you think you're rushing to get everything going again

after what happened?

I think so too, but Armando says we need to move forward.

I understand.

Oh, I don't know. Maybe you should wait a while.

Your problems won't settle themselves overnight.

No, I know that,

but you told me not to cancel the wedding

while we're in trouble, and you're right.

I rushed into it.

I acted out of anger, like always.

Darling, I'm saying this because I love you

and I don't want to see you suffer.

When you get married, you marry the other's vices.

If you think Armando will change

after you come back from your honeymoon,

you're dead wrong.

He could get worse.

You'll have to live with his virtues and vices forever.

Well, well, well.

Is this your new desk?

Congratulations, Patricia.

You're ability to be relegated is impressing.

Let me tell you what happened.

Armando is looking after your sister in the hospital.

In the meantime, Ricardo is covering for him.

He took his secretary with him. That's why I'm here.

Ricardo is V&M's current interim president?

Until Armand gets back.

It didn't take long for the vultures to turn up.

Listen closely.

Keep me informed of anything he does, okay?

Okay! I'm not blind or deaf!

I can keep an eye on him from here.

Hi, Lisa. How are you?

Excuse me.

Mrs. Inesita, should I take the clothes away?

No, Mariana. Don't.

I'm running super late.

Romina was here and she made me waste a lot of time.

Romina.

Mrs. Inesita, I can't tell you what,

but something about that girl is off.

I think she's weird.

Don't you think she spends way too much time in here

when there's so much to see and do in this city?

You know what? I don't like her either.

She's charming and she seems to be on top of what I need,

but she's hiding something.

Something very important.

That's just how I feel. I can't say anything else.

Then let's find our answers.

Let's read her astrology chart.

Do you know her birth date?

No, she hasn't told me it.

Well, let's turn to the ultimate oracle.

Social media.

Let's find out what she's hiding.

You know, you look good in that chair.

You owe me a thank you

for keeping you from getting two black eyes.

Quick question.

How many times have you dreamed of this?

Many. What do you need?

Or are you only here to see how I look in the only chair you'll never sit in?

I don't think I've given you the appreciation you deserve.

You know, I've always seen you as second place, as Armando's best friend,

as someone who didn't have the guts to make a name for himself in Manhattan.

Do you really think I care about your opinion of me?

Ricardo, you're an ambitious man.

A lot more than Armando thinks.

If I were V&M's president,

you'd have a better position and salary.

You wouldn't be Armando's shadow anymore.

No, because I'd become your shadow.

...that's not going to happen.

You sure?

You'd have better options with me.

I'd let you be somebody.

Are you making me an offer?

Do you really want me to betray my best friend?

Betray?

No way, bro!

That's such an ugly word.

Business is business.

I'm only talking about better benefits.

Daniel.

What are you doing here?

Well?

Aren't you going to tell me the reason for this meeting?

There's nothing going on.

Daniel thought the company wasn't being run by anyone

and he's here paying us a lovely visit.

That's right. Is there a problem?

Can't I come see your best friend, your bro?

In any case, I already saw what I wanted to see.

I have to go.

Unlike you, V&M isn't the only business that requires my attention.

I'd appreciate it if you stopped coming altogether.

The board meeting will be happening soon.

Oh, yeah? That's great.

I'm counting down the days.

Let's see what fraud you'll turn to.

-Excuse me. -Later.

One more thing.

You may be V&M's president,

but can't turn me away from my company.

I can stop by whenever I want.

Okay.

Why are you here? I thought you were with Marcela.

We need to talk.

Patricia.

Keep an eye on Armando.

What are you drinking?

It's all part of my new diet.

This is a fat burner.

It contains celery, beets, red onion, cayenne pepper.

It's amazing!

I wish I had known about it sooner.

And you have the will to drink that stuff?

Of course.

I control what I eat. Food doesn't control me.

I really envy you.

I'm honestly...

not being good at all.

The mind is the most powerful tool we humans have.

It doesn't rule itself, you know?

Is that... a cream?

For your face?

This is guacamole.

You bitch!

No, no! Help me!

She's going to eat me!

Where do you think you're going?

Give me the potato chips and guacamole

and nobody gets hurts.

So you've been eating in front of Bertha to provoke her!

She started it!

She was showing off her disgusting juices!

You have no idea what you've done.

You've awoken her inner beast. Psycho!

That beast is huge!

Girl!

All right, explain yourself.

What do you mean we're going to take all of BAR's money?

We need money for payroll and to pay our creditors.

You know we need BAR.

Without it, we can lose control of V&M.

And if we can't make payroll, Daniel will audit us.

You don't want that. Why do you think he was here?

He's waiting for a chance to attack us.

I can't touch BAR's money!

Betty told you, didn't she?

She ran to tell you what happened.

Yes, because she's worried about the transfer.

-And she's right. -I am too!

You used to trust only me, but I see everything's changed.

Who do you trust more? Beatriz or me?

Don't get like that. Betty just offered her opinion.

She's always wanted what's best for V&M.

Yeah? Is that what you think?

-Yes. -Well, she doesn't.

You think Betty's committed, but she might not be.

Beatriz, like everyone else, could have her own interests in mind.

It seems you've forgotten she owns BAR and V&M.

-Bertha? -Girl?

Bertha, we're here.

Girl...

She ate everything!

What should we do now?

Should we call the psych ward?

Yes, and we'll have them lock you up.

How could you push her to the limit?

So now I'm responsible for this tragedy?

Isn't there a special place for fat people?

Where could she be?

Bertha.

We love you very much. We're here for you.

Everything's fine.

Move it!

I feel better.

You sure, girl?

Are you really okay?

Yes, I feel better.

I saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

I'm ready to get ahead.

To move on to my next adventure.

Operation Mamacita.

No more diets.

I'm going to talk to my boss and ask to go on vacation.

When I come back, my life will be different.

-Girl! -Is she okay?

What are you doing there?

Nothing.

Your friend is so cool. She's too much.

Betty, I think I'll mortgage our house in the Hamptons so we can make payroll.

-What? -Yes.

-No! -Yes!

That property is very important for your family.

-It's part of your patrimony. -I know, but it's in my name.

I inherited it from my grandfather.

Armando, calm down. Think this through.

There must be another way.

Which ways? There are no other ways.

We can't leave BAR without money.

That's too dangerous.

We'd be in serious danger and you would be too.

Oh, I don't know what to do. I'm so sorry.

You took a risk and put your name down.

Now I have to put up my patrimony.

This is all my fault. I made bad decisions.

No, don't worry.

I'm with you. We'll get through this.

V&M is doing better and it'll surely continue to do better.

Calm down.

So you trust uggo more than your best friend?

Now you'll never get rid of her.

You've earned it, Armie.

TWO WEEKS LATER

"We've been apart for a week.

Not having you by my side has left its mark on my heart.

Today, the wait will end. I'll finally see you, my love.

I need you, Betty. I miss you.

I'm dying a slow death without you."

What are we going to do, Armando?

What are we going to do?

How are you today?

Good.

Very good.

What time is it?

Oh, it's late.

We won't get to the office on time.

It's okay.

Besides, I don't know if you're ready to be discharged yet.

You don't?

Do you think I should stay in bed for a few more days?

Yes.

Here, with me.

Besides, I think you're running a little bit of a fever.

Yes, you're a bit warm. I think you should undress.

If those are the doctor's orders,

then I'll do what he says.

Is this better?

What is it?

I don't know.

What?

I don't know what's going on. I'm sorry.

Forgive me. I'm sorry.

Sorry, sorry.

What's up, Berthita? We missed you.

Were you able to recognize me?

Yes.

What do you think of my new look?

Now that you mention it...

you look like... Bertha!

You look great.

You're too much, Wilson.

Good morning, Berthita. I'm so happy to see you!

You recognized me too?

Of course I did!

But I'm a new Bertha! Take a good look at me!

What do you think?

Don't I look like a completely different person?

Oh, yeah!

Now that I think about it, you do.

You look very different.

Wow!

You did a great job with Thompson's campaign.

Its concept and design has a lot of potential.

Thank you. We're already working on a new line.

It could be in your stores.

That's why I'm here.

You know I don't beat around the bush.

I'm considering partnering up with you for your next line.

Great!

We should have breakfast together more often.

Well, I have to review the designs.

If I like them, we'll start talking numbers.

I'm sure you'll love them.

I'll arrange a meeting with Hugo so you can see them.

And we can also meet with your financial advisor.

Mata? He doesn't work for me anymore.

Mata?

Gregorio? Gregorio Mata worked for you?

Yes. Do you know him?

Yes... but I didn't know he worked for you.

Daniel recommended him,

but he quit a week ago to start his own thing.

Really?

Hey, girl.

-What's up, Bertha? -Glad to see you're back.

Is that how you greet me?

Don't any of you see it?

Girls, take a closer look

because this is the new Bertha!

I look good, don't I?

Is the change obvious yet?

I had surgery!

For what? You fixed your inner ear?

No, I had a lap band procedure done.

You tighten the upper part of your stomach

with something that's like a rubber band

and it limits the amount of food you can consume.

I'll eat less and I'll be able to shed the extra weight.

Wow, I bet you shelled out a ton of money for it.

Yeah, but Operation Mamacita will be a success!

The results are all that matter.

Now, I'll eat smaller meals.

As long as a whole chicken isn't a smaller meal, we're good.

We should be supportive of her results.

I'm so excited for you!

You'll be looking like JLo soon.

You're going to be Berti Lo.

Let's take a selfie so we can see the before and after.

Yeah!

Come closer.

All right, all right.

Okay. One, two...

-Another. -Berti Reloaded.

One, two...

-Marcela. -Hi, Ricardo.

I didn't know you were coming in today.

-How are you? -Well, I've had better days.

Are you still sick?

No, I'm not, but Armando...

What did he do now?

It's what he didn't do.

Can you believe that today when we were...

Forget it. It's nothing. I'm sorry.

No, no.

Don't get like that.

No matter what it is, you can trust me.

That's the problem. Men can't be trusted.

-Excuse me! -No, Marcela.

You're not leaving until you tell me what you wanted to say.

Get out of my way!

No.

Was Mata a good advisor?

Well, yes. He's a sharp man.

He knows when to buy and when to sell.

But let's just say he didn't care for the human factor.

He's just like Daniel.

He's surrounded by best, but he only cares about profits

and doesn't care about the collateral damage.

Where is his office?

I think it's here in Manhattan.

Forgive me for asking you so many questions,

but what was the last business deal he proposed?

The sale of an old factory I had in India.

What's your offer?

There's a manufacturing company that's willing to work for us.

It'd save us 70% of the cost of every item.

Imagine that.

Is everything okay with Mata?

Yes, but he's an overly ambitious man.

You know he'll get far and we'll soon hear about him.

Let me through! I mean it!

-Or I swear-- -Or what?

What?

You'll tell everyone you miss me?

You're delusional. I don't miss you.

Of course you do.

Why else would you come see me?

You're an idiot! Excuse me!