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I felt terrible, babe.
It's not fair that I didn't get to see you for two days.
Come on, babe. Relax.
I was working with friends and on my immigration problem.
I have news for you, Gaby. We can stay in the US!
Really?
You won over the ugly chick?
It's almost a done deal.
She'll be mine after two dances and a nibble on her earlobe.
I'll marry her in month and my green card problems are solved!
Turning the lights off
and booze will get me through the honeymoon.
It's what I promised you. Let's meet with the suppliers
so you can choose the materials you'll be working with.
Armie, you should be grateful I forgave you
for trying to impose Quasimodo on me.
Just promise me we won't go to one of those places
where they sell terlenka, polyester or worse, nylon.
One of those flea markets.
No, of course not.
Our providers are Canadian and one of them is Italian.
Oh! Italiano!
Yeah, I was hoping to make it a part of our new collection.
Let's show the world
you're not just a swimsuit and lingerie designer.
Alright, let's create V&M's first collection.
But I will make this clear.
This is going to cost you a lot of money.
But that's not my problem. It's yours.
I told you my boss was busy!
She's so annoying.
Sorry? Are you talking to me?
Yes!
You'd better watch it. You don't know who I am.
But I do!
You're Mr. Mendoza's probationary secretary.
Squad: one. Bottle blonde?
Zero.
Now I know why nothing gets done on time in this office.
Get to work.
You're paid to work,
not to know what important people are up to, i.e., me.
Important?
Lady Gaga's important.
I think the bleach is seeping into your brain.
What you see here... is natural.
You might have a hard time understanding this,
but I was born with it, you wannabes.
The only wannabe here is your dye job, babe.
Are you sure the troll fell for it?
Positive, babe.
She's almost ready for the taking.
I've been an old fashioned gentleman with her.
I've worked very hard.
I met with her mom and grandmother last night.
I won them over.
They're thrilled because they swear she finally found a hunk
and she's not going to be single forever.
If you marry her, you'll have to sleep with her.
That won't be easy.
It'll be a piece of cake.
- .
When the time comes,
I'll close my eyes and think of you.
Nacho... so what am I going to do in the meantime?
Hang tight. I'll support you.
We'll meet up often.
When I become a permanent resident,
I'll dump that troll and it'll be just you and me, babe.
Honey, we should talk now that we've cooled off.
About the company?
No. About us.
It's been difficult and we've treated each other poorly.
What would you like to talk about, Armando?
You attack me and make me feel jealous and insecure.
Please don't start. I won't justify myself.
We're about to get married.
We're taking a step toward our future.
I apologize for the way I treated you.
I know you have more responsibilities
than you did before and stress got the better of you,
but you can't let it blind you.
You also have to be careful.
I don't like that Beatriz one bit.
Really.
I say it as a business partner and your fiancée.
Beatriz only does what I ask. Please don't start.
Let's not talk about her. It's not worth it.
This time is for us.
We never argued this much before.
It's my new post. I swear it is.
Give me a few days, please.
Are you sure that's it?
Yes.
Tell me, is it V&M or our engagement
that's making you act out?
"No, Mr. Mendoza says all reports stay here."
Yeah, yeah. Sure, sure.
What's the matter with you? Why are you talking to yourself?
What did she do to you now?
She's a rude, incompetent brat!
She shouldn't be running the place.
She talks to me like she's all that, but she's not.
She thinks she's V&M's president!
That's because the praise has gone to her head.
She has Armando's support.
I don't get what Armando sees in her!
She's his accomplice!
They want to run the company as they please
and that's why they're keeping information secret.
We report to them, but they don't report to anyone!
We already know that woman is a curse.
That's why I think we have to do something to get her out
before she gains even more power.
Think about it, Matita.
If we band together, we can get her out of V&M.
That way, she won't continue to grow.
If she does, she'll eat us all.
Our engagement? I'm sure about getting married.
We're always fighting. We used to be a normal couple.
I don't get you. Wasn't this your dream?
It is, but I've never been under so much pressure.
I feel like I'm carrying a cinder block on my shoulders.
I want to be like my dad
because he was always so upright and capable during his tenure.
Who taught you everything you know?
You're capable too. I'm sure of it.
In fact, you'll be a better president than Roberto.
I know my brother hasn't made it easy for you,
but don't let him ruin this for you.
Enjoy your success.
Thank you.
I'm always here for you. Don't let V&M come between us.
This is just a job.
The love we feel for each other is much more important.
Chill out, girls.
Yesterday, I asked Betty for the answers to the test
and she said she'd bring them on a CD.
It's just like my dad says,
"There's nothing more useful than a tool, a fool
or a desperate, ugly girl at school."
-Good one, right? -Yeah.
You already know I got jokes, man.
Yes, Mr. Armando?
Betty, where are you?
I told you I was going to the bank.
Come back so we can go look at fabrics for the new collection.
Yes, sir.
I'll be on my way after I sign some paperwork.
Don't be long. We're waiting for you.
Okay. I'm coming.
First, my father's words...
It's like he knows our plan is going to fail.
He told me he doesn't trust me.
He said I wasn't ready to be president yet.
.
Armando, what's wrong with the business plan?
Didn't Betty fix it?
She changed some things so we could meet our goal,
but she said it was very risky for the company.
I don't know, Ricardo. What if she's right?
What if this is a mistake and we're wrong?
Bro, you're not a coward.
This isn't the Armando I know, the one who goes all in.
Remember the last time we were in Monaco?
Our families' inheritance is at stake.
A lot of people depend on me.
Armando, you're a visionary and I believe in your proposal.
When we launch the new V&M collection, we'll be a hit.
We'll recover our investment and exceed our goals.
I hope so.
I don't want to disappoint my father
or prove that fool Daniel right.
That's not going to happen.
We have to keep moving forward and keep a cool head.
Let's check out the fabrics and we'll go from there.
I don't know if we'll be able to afford the new suppliers,
but I'm not going to tell Hugo or Marcela that.
At least not until I'm sure of what I'm going to do.
I'm going to be clear with you guys
because I don't want you to say I didn't keep my word.
As humans, what's the most important thing we have?
Our word. Isn't that right, Demetrio?
Yes, yes. It's true.
Alright.
You're in big trouble.
These people have a strong case against you.
But it can be helped, can't it?
I never meant to keep them from getting their IRS refund.
It was a software problem.
Everything in life has a solution.
Except death. Isn't that right, ma'am?
Money is the answer to every problem in this country.
Cash, money, as the gringos say.
Fortunately, that's what the plaintiffs want.
I'm going to talk with each and every one of them
so we can come to an agreement.
What do you think?
If you come to an agreement, where will we get the money?
That's not my problem. I only know the law.
I know that if we don't mediate, we'll go to court.
If go to court, the problem will worse
and you could lose your license.
Let's move on. What should I do?
This one.
This one!
Look at this one.
MIRA NADA MÁS, ¡MIRA NADA MÁS!
This one, this one...
Hey! Watch where you're going!
Sorry, Mr. Hugo. It was an accident.
No.
I already told you that you're the accident.
Armie, keep your troll on a leash or I'm leaving.
Betty, please be more careful.
-Shall we? -Sorry.
Will you look at that...! Oh!
Where have you been all my life? This fabric...
I'd use it to make a blazer I'd wear out with Fabi.
You're a beauty! Really!
Hugo!
Honeybee, I saw some marvelous fabrics over there.
Music to my ears, Richie.
What do you make of this, Betty?
Not good at all, Mr. Armando. Not good at all.
The fabrics are too expensive. We can't afford them.
There's something about that lawyer I just don't like.
Julia, he's our only hope.
Bye, Rafita.
I did some research and attorneys are very expensive.
We gave him a ton of money today.
You heard him. I could lose my license.
If I lose that, we'll lose it all.
You have Betty and me. You're not alone.
You can count on us.
I feel terrible taking money from Betty.
We're a family. She just wants to help.
Which is why you should be careful with that lawyer.
In this country, lawyers handle everything.
I know he'll get me out of trouble.
It was so hard to go to school in the morning
and work nights to get my license.
I can't lose my license.
Don't worry.
Mr. Armando, you have to know this place is very expensive.
If we want to reach our goals,
we need to reduce our expenses by a fourth.
What? That much?
That would dramatically affect our quality.
No, Betty.
We need to find suppliers who offer the same fabrics
at a lower price.
Sure, but only if Mr. Hugo agrees.
Don't worry about that. I'll handle him.
If the design is good,
the fabrics aren't all that important.
You know best.
I know nothing of the fashion industry.
I know numbers.
You know enough to support me with this.
I need you focused and on my side.
Can I count on you?
Yes.
This will be our secret.
Yes, of course. I'll keep my mouth shut.
I'll stop.