Esteban is arrested and accused of fraud. Marco asks Rutilio for help to traffic illegal merchandise. Adriana remembers the day she threw Jeronimo down a ravine. Maria Teresa arrives at the hacienda and discovers suspicious activity on her land.

Valentina confesses to Regina that she is in love with Santos. Marco and Adriana meet Maria Teresa and try to win her trust to turn her against Santos. Camila reveals to Marco that she is expecting his child and he demands that she end her pregnancy.

Santos is jealous when he sees Maria Teresa in Marco's company. Marco closes a deal to smuggle works of art. Valentina asks Santos if he likes Maria Teresa. Clemente meets Regina and falls in love with her.

Bernarda remembers when she was abused by Rutilio. Marco confesses to Maria Teresa that he is very attracted to her. Santos informs Maria Teresa that they discovered some traffickers on her land. Maria Teresa makes a complaint to the police.

Esteban is beaten in prison. Santos assures Maria Teresa that Marco is not a trustworthy person. Remedios remembers that years ago she saw Adriana throw Jeronimo down the ravine. Santos kisses Maria Teresa.

Maria Teresa slaps Santos for kissing her. Aldo pays Esteban's bail. Santos defends a woman from being harassed by a man and is arrested for hitting him. Maria Teresa takes Santos out of prison. Aldo arrives unexpectedly at the hacienda.