Vittorio's fortune is running out, and so is his patience. He refuses to keep waiting for Barbi to decide whether to marry Carlo and warns her that the lives of every member of the Peralta-Avitia family depend on her decision.

Cornered by Vittorio, Barbi says "yes" to Carlo to protect her loved ones. However, an unexpected excuse gives Vittorio the perfect opportunity to speed up the union of the two families.