Gabriela screams for Raquel to hear her and help her; her friend goes to the basement and sees her gagged, and when she is unable to free her, she flees and has a fatal accident. Another of Ruth's premonitory dreams comes true.

In the middle of the funeral, Benito causes a scandal, reproaches Ruth for leaving Raquel alone, and tells her that she has no right to dispose of the fortune. Ruth introduces her real mother.