Upon returning to the CIMI, Saray clashes with Álvaro, and, under Violeta's influence, Marina abandons her. In an effort to shield Álvaro, Carlos successfully pits Ray against Álex, while Los Pajaritos relentlessly tighten the noose, pressuring him to put an end to Mario once and for all.

Carlos is sent back to the CIMI, landing in solitary confinement alongside Álvaro. Meanwhile, Ray and Los Pajaritos orchestrate a riot in the auditorium. But it's just an elaborate distraction to conceal their real objective of assassinating Álvaro.