Luis is concerned about Joaquín's investigation into Don Pedro. Gabriel uses all his gift of the gab to convince Don Pedro to hire him. Cristina discovers the key to Cobeaga's perfume. Cobeaga dazzles Marta and Fina by discussing the liberties of Paris. Tasio makes an important discovery about what really happened with Górriz. Fina conducts a photo shoot with Claudia, and Chema tries to get closer to her again. Don Pedro shows his support for Pelayo's aspirations to become civil governor... but Pelayo senses his suspicions: he suspects his homosexuality. Damián senses that Begaoña and Andrés are growing increasingly estranged. Pelayo makes Marta an important proposition.

Joaquín apologizes to Don Pedro for what happened during dinner and thanks him for his actions during Jesús's death. Begoña offers to choose a nurse for María. Don Pedro distrusts Gabriel and asks Irene to keep an eye on him. Carmen learns of a vacancy for a driver at the factory. Gabriel meets Luis and shows great interest in the perfumer's work. Marta asks Pelayo not to pressure her into having children. Luz, nervous, receives the results of her exam. Raúl, hurt by the situation with María, makes a difficult decision regarding his job at Casa de la Reina. María demands honesty from Gabriel: if she wants him to be her ally, he must reveal his plan.