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LADY ALTAGRACIA
Don't ever come looking for Altagracia again.
I'm back from the hospital and this is the welcome I get.
Aren't you even going to hug me?
Altagracia betrayed me.
She tricked me into signing documents
to further her business interests.
My own wife conned me.
You still don't trust me,
even after all the wonderful things that happened today.
How could you let him discredit me?
Thanks for letting me help you guys out.
I'm glad you're happy because we need to tell you something.
You're scaring me.
No, don't be.
Look, it's just that, we're doing really well
selling over at the Sandoval Construction Company.
Oh, really?
The Aguirres don't know, do they?
No.
Mr. Jaime's letting me live here and he hates Lady Altagracia.
If he finds out, he'll think I'm being ungrateful.
He'll be even more upset if you don't start helping out
with the bills.
Besides, no one needs to know. Work is work, right?
To be honest,
I don't have anything against Lady Altagracia.
On the contrary, I'm actually fond of her.
I'd like to talk to her
about something I'm sure she'll be interested in.
If it's any help, her secretary's name is Tania.
You can find her
and tell her you want to talk to Lady Altagracia.
By the way, I'm not going with you guys today.
-I'll be selling on the street. -Why?
I have a new sales strategy.
-Really? -Yes.
Look, there are three of us.
If we split up, we sell more and make even more money.
-How about it? -Good thinking.
Hey, can you wait for us outside
while I help Mona with her bike?
-Sure thing. -Thanks.
I can do it alone.
I know, but I can help you too.
Now tell me the truth, Mona.
You don't want to run into Lady Altagracia
because you think she might be Saul's lover.
I don't want to talk about it.
Hey, wait!
Look at how you reacted when I said her name.
Then why'd you mention her?
Come on, girl.
Honestly? Yes.
I know I have get as far away from Lady Altagracia
and Saul as I can.
If I don't do it now,
I'll never get over the way I feel about him.
What do you think about what Lady Altagracia's husband said?
I'm going to look into that today.
Well, I...
I thought we could pay him a visit.
I'd like to meet with him.
What would we have to talk about with Felipe Valenzuela?
Well, he said that Lady Altagracia forced him
to sign those papers, right?
He could be on our side.
He's got nothing against you or me.
He's a politician. He's an important man.
I don't know.
We could let him know about our cause.
He might be able to help us.
Dad, there's no cause here. This is a legal dispute.
I'm handling this. I'm taking care of it.
Dad, you won't lose this place. Trust me.
You weren't hard enough on Felipe.
He was obviously drunk.
You were there, Leticia.
You could've destroyed him in front of the cameras.
You could've argued that he was talking out of spite
or drunkenness.
If I'd kept grilling him,
I'd have made our allegiances clear.
Leticia's right, Altagracia.
People would've realized that we're on your side.
The press is supposed to be impartial.
Oh, please!
Altagracia, would you have wanted a report this morning
about how you've paid off the press?
You would've victimized Felipe in the process.
They can say whatever they want.
I don't care!
Altagracia, you're out of control.
It's our job to be here for you and protect you.
I can protect myself, which is why I've made a decision.
I'm going to act exactly as I warned him I would.
I'm going to release the security footage.
Let the whole country know that Felipe wanted to kill Saul.
That would be a huge mistake, Altagracia.
Felipe will say why he shot him.
That wouldn't be good for you.
People in this country will forget a lot of things,
corruption, fraud, even robbery,
but the one thing they'll never forget is a woman's infidelity.
This is still a sexist country and you know it.
The public would side with Felipe, Altagracia.
They'd destroy Saul's public image and say he deserved it.
As for you, you'll be branded as the cheating wife.
Is that what you want?
Yes?
Sure, let her in.
Look at you.
You kept drinking even after what you did last night,
which you did because you were already drunk.
I just had a few drinks.
You mean a few bottles.
How do I open the curtains?
Over by the door.
This one?
Yeah, the switch.
Felipe, it's not the first time I see you like this.
Your eyes are all red as if you hadn't slept in months.
Do you at least remember what you told the press yesterday?
Yes.
Yes, at the beginning I thought about playing along
and going with the story on our fake statement
about our amicable separation...
but then I realized Altagracia would once again get her way.
That's self-sabotage. You need to get over this.
You're going to get in a lot of trouble.
I know, Regina.
Altagracia has enough proof to destroy me,
but I just couldn't take it anymore.
The love I had for your sister has turned into hate.
Do you have to break down when I need you the most?
Watch out!
Just in time.
Are you alright? Do you need anything?
No, thanks.
It's just the chain. I'm fixing it.
Need any help? I know how to fix it.
No, thanks.
Alright, I have to go now.
If you're still here when I get back, I'll help you fix it.
That's not necessary, Saul, but thanks.
Alright.
Be careful so it doesn't fall.
Hey, Monica.
Last night you barely talked to me when I went to your place,
and while I was in the hospital,
I know you stopped by to see how I was doing,
but you almost never went into my room.
Now you're not even looking at me when I'm talking to you.
What's going on, Monica?
Is that true?
You don't love Altagracia anymore?
Of course I don't.
What you did yesterday was out of spite.
Out of rage, Regina.
I'm enraged by all the times she's humiliated me.
Well, what are you going to do if Altagracia releases
the video that shows you shot Saul Aguirre.
I don't know.
Altagracia's been blackmailing me with that video for days
and she even made me sign
some documents that would make me look
like a corrupt politician if they were released.
My whole life is going to hell and I can't find a way out
no matter how hard I try.
Felipe, please don't say that.
I'm sure everything will be alright.
I'm sure you haven't eaten.
Isn't there anyone here in the hotel that'll clean up
or make you something to eat?
No.
I don't want anyone here.
Your sister could pay off anyone
and I don't want anyone to tell her how I'm doing.
You're the only person I trust, even if you're her sister.
Um... look, get up.
Why don't you take a shower
while I make you something to eat?
It'll make you feel better
and you'll be able to think clearly.
Regina, I declared war on your sister yesterday.
Why are you still concerned about me?
I didn't want to get caught in the midst of this war,
but it just happened.
I love both of you.
I'm going to make you coffee to help wake you up
and to make you feel better, alright?
Trust me, Altagracia.
If you release that video,
people will regret that Saul wasn't killed.
They'll call you an adulterer and they'll want to punish you.
They'll all condemn you.
Of course, but if Felipe had a hundred mistresses,
he'd be admired for it.
What can you do? That's our idiosyncrasy.
It even worse when you add impunity.
Mexico is the second country in the Global Impunity Index.
95% of the crimes committed in this country go unpunished.
That's right.
Name me a single politician who's committed fraud,
who's stolen or been involved in shady dealings
and who's gone to prison for it.
Do you know how many public servants transfer millions
in public funds to their personal accounts
and they're still free?
Governors rob people's lands and nothing happens.
Cops attack the very people they swore to protect
and nothing happens.
They're still free.
He's right.
If you release those videos, you'll make Felipe the victim
and you'll be labeled a traitor.
Not just you, what do you think would happen
to your friend Saul Aguirre's professional reputation?
He'd be destroyed.
Can you imagine the headlines?
"Lawyer Sleeps with Legal Adversary."
Who would believe in him after such a scandal?
No one!
Alright. Fine.
What should we do then?
Well, I have an idea.
We can make up a story that'll ruin Felipe's reputation
to such a degree that people will forget
what he said last night.
Sorry for being late.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Good, we're all here now.
Let's start.
Look, Saul, I already told you I have to work.
My father's still not doing well and...
I just have a lot on my mind.
This has nothing to do with you.
Well, you're talking to me as if I were a stranger.
You aren't telling me a lot.
I thought we were friends. Aren't we?
I thought you said you were in a hurry.
You were running out.
I'm sure you're going to meet with Lady Altagracia.
I mean, after everything her husband said
and the whole mess with the tenement.
I'm sure you're worried.
Well, yes, I am, very much so,
but I'm more worried about our friendship.
Did I do something to upset you?
Why are you being so distant?
Yesenia!
What happened? Are you okay?
What are you doing here, Monica?
I thought you'd gone to work.
I thought you wouldn't be...
Hey, I know you.
I want something that'll rid me of Felipe permanently.
I want him out of congress so we can replace him
with someone who'll help us.
I want you to be that someone, Braulio.
You'll be the next representative of the Republic.
What am I supposed to do about this assignment?
I'm not doing it.
You have to, because grades pile up.
It's done.
I uploaded the video on all my social media.
Let me see.
This one got 80 likes
and this one got 1,200 likes and two loves.
1,200?
It could go viral.
Yeah, and the more people see it,
the bigger chance there is of cops seeing it too.
We're not stupid. You can't tell it's us.
If my aunt found out, she'd kill me.
I used the #RichKids.
We know who's who.
Still... I don't think it's a good idea.
We were speeding and you were drunk.
-I wasn't. -Yes, you were.
Besides, we almost died.
Oh, I don't get it. How are you his friend?
My friend?
You used to tell me not to talk to Emiliano
because you couldn't stand him.
Geez, is that true?
Yeah, but I only said that because I didn't know
life would be cooler with Emiliano.
You make everything dull and boring.
I have to go now, but I left a few books inside.
Isabela, wait!
I screwed up. I'm so stupid.
No, you're not stupid.
You're just so stuck up that hanging out with you
is like hanging out with your dad, but you're not stupid.
Okay, but I just want to do the right thing.
Diego, the right thing is to be young, to go crazy,
to let your hair down, and live your life!
I can't believe it!
They should send all those bastards who hit people
with their cars to prison!
Hey, I'm a lawyer. I can help you file a report.
Did you see the plates or who it was?
No, I couldn't do anything because he ran away.
Yikes.
Something inside tells me you're being honest
and Guillermo really is in trouble.
That's if he's not...
Dead?
Do you think Altagracia Sandoval is capable
of having Guillermo Contreras killed?
All I'm saying is his things are still here.
He didn't go anywhere.
How well do you know Lady Altagracia and from where?
I remember where I've seen you before.
Where?
Here, sweetie, in the tenement.
Your friend saw me one of those days
I stopped by to visit.
Don't forget I come here often.
We've never talked though.
Now get to work before you're late
and you lose customers.
No, I don't care about that.
We need to see how badly you've been hurt.
I'm fine! I already went to the doctor!
Really?
At least let me walk you to Dad's...
I said no. Go to work.
Your friend looks like a gentleman.
He'll help me.
Yeah, sure thing.
I'm trusting you, Rafael.
We need to put Felipe between a rock and a hard place.
He must take back
all the ridiculous things he said about me no matter what.
We need to be careful or this could backfire
and then you'd have an even bigger scandal on your hands.
How far are you willing to go?
As far as necessary.
Don't worry, Altagracia. Leave it to me.
I want to see results.
Leticia and you let this problem with Felipe go too far.
I don't care how you do it, just fix it!
Do you think Felipe's party will want me?
Of course, Braulio! It's politics.
I just need to make a few generous donations
and provide some funding and that's it.
They'll welcome you with open arms.
What about Saul Aguirre and the tenement?
That won't be an issue.
There are signed letters
and approved expropriation petitions.
That's enough proof.
I have enough projects and contracts to worry about.
It's not in my best interests to complicate matters
over that meager piece of property.
We'll leave the Aguirres alone, for now.
LADY ALTAGRACIA