María Elena undergoes surgery to save her life. Matilde gives in to Osvaldo's charm and they kiss. Angélica spends the night with Guillermo. Aldo confesses to Clemencia that it was Carlos who tried to kill María Elena.

Aldo confirms through a DNA test that Osvaldo is not Maria Elena's son. Alejandro tells Aldo that Violeta was the one who negotiated Maria Elena's attack with Carlos. Alfredo loses everything in a card game against Carlos.