Joaquín can't find the courage to tell Luis the truth about Pedro. Don Pedro and Digna clash over Joaquín's confession. A health inspection further complicates the company's crisis. Irene confirms the worst about her brother and struggles between forgiveness and distancing herself. Damián seeks support from Manuela after his confrontation with Tasio. Don Pedro and Damián are forced to join forces. Cristina investigates Pedro's illness and unburdens herself to Claudia. Gabriel encourages María to insist on the adoption before it's too late. Andrés begins to see through María's manipulation of Julia.

An unexpected absence throws Andrés off balance at a key moment for the factory. Don Pedro's health threatens the family's power structure. The arrival of official visitors creates unrest and fear on several fronts. An intimate conversation reveals the emotional impact of a kiss that seemed outdated. Financial pressure reaches a new level, and certain decisions could have irreversible consequences. Two characters, each with conflicting interests, are locked in a battle for control over Tasio's future. A sudden confession changes the tone of the relationship between Luis and Cristina, which was already shaky. The irreconcilable differences between Andrés and María explode, leaving personal and professional scars.