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 An intimate conversation reveals the emotional impact of a kiss that seemed outdated.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.

Family tensions escalate when María maneuvers to raise the necessary money for the capital increase. Luis tries to reconnect with Luz, but her rejection reveals a rift that is increasingly difficult to hide. Don Pedro's emotional isolation worries Claudia, but not everyone believes she should get involved. An unexpected death shakes Tasio. Suspicions about José's whereabouts generate a turmoil. An employee becomes collateral damage in María's power game, which relentlessly relents. A new urban development movement could upset the balance between the families, but she needs political support. The memory of Fina pushes Marta to withdraw.