After María's manipulation, Raúl resents Andrés: he believes it was premeditated. Damián learns from Sergeant Pontón that he has lost track of Górriz. María confesses to Don Pedro that she will not report Andrés. Damián informs Marta and Andrés about his meeting with Gabriel. Begoña fears that María will take advantage of Andrés's vulnerability to manipulate him. Luis receives an important assignment from a famous fashion designer. Damián tries to make Digna see who Don Pedro really is. Irene suspects Ángel Ruiz: she believes he may be a detective. María is discharged and, accompanied by Andrés and Raúl, returns to Casa de la Reina.

Irene hides from Don Pedro that she has discovered who Cristina really is. Manuela tries to cheer up a devastated María. Tasio finds out about Gabriel's presentation dinner and is saddened by not having been invited as a brother of the Queen. María manipulates Andrés, making him believe he can rebuild his life. Luz doesn't know what topic to discuss in her oral presentation for her medical exam. Damián reveals to Joaquín his suspicions about Don Pedro's involvement in Jesús's death. Andrés, repentant, refuses to be helped with María's care. Don Pedro discovers that Damián has hired a new chemist and decides to investigate.