In Mexico in 1982, Abel Rodríguez, a lowly insurance salesman, is at the center of an elaborate scam that results in Polanco's wealthiest figure being robbed of his money.

A prisoner who has pretended to be the famous swindler El Mantequilla is making noise after he doesn't receive his monthly pay-off; swooping in to help is Julián Manríquez, a ruthless lawyer.

Botello is forced to sell a painting that was stolen by El Mantequilla; at a clandestine auction in Acapulco, Botello comes into contact with eccentric gallery owner Becky and her friend, Fernando Lacrosse.

The painting brings Emiliano into contact with Cuauhtémoc Robles, a decorated former police chief.

Emiliano's latest persona, a supposedly famous ranchera singer, allows him to befriend Robles' old boss, captain Rodríguez.

Realizing that Cuauhtémoc Robles played him, Emiliano tries to regain the upper hand while Robles sends Emiliano on a treasure hunt that will supposedly lead him to his father.