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🔥 A dangerous woman from the shadows returns, and Cruz’s world begins to unravel. Secrets buried in the past, love tested by betrayal, and a wedding under siege — everything changes with the arrival of Leocadia de Figueroa.

Story Deepdive

The Storm Behind the Palace Gates

While La Promessa celebrates a major international triumph with a prestigious Emmy award, the true fireworks are igniting inside the palace. Cruz, still standing tall as the iron-willed marchesa, is about to face a threat more personal than any noble rivalry or political game: a ghost from her past — Leocadia de Figueroa — is coming back, and she’s not alone.

The explosive week begins with the long-dreaded arrival of Vera’s father, the enigmatic and powerful Duke of Carrill. But his presence is overshadowed by the mysterious woman at his side: Leocadia. A name whispered in fear, once believed to be dead, now resurfaces in a swirl of rumors and innuendo. Why is she here? What does she want? And what power does she hold over Alonso — Cruz’s husband?

The Return of Pia and Rómulo: A New Era or a Dangerous Shift?

Meanwhile, the palace is shaken by a long-anticipated return. Pia, once presumed dead after her terrifying ordeal in the cave at the hands of Gregorio, is back. And not just back — she’s been appointed personal maid to Cruz herself. It’s a stunning move that throws Petra Arcos into a frenzy of panic and rage. She knows her position is threatened, and her instincts tell her Cruz has more than just loyalty in mind.

Alongside Pia comes Rómulo, the loyal head of staff who had taken a break from palace life. Together, they represent a kind of restoration, but also a reckoning. Old alliances may shift, and old enemies may return with new strength. Petra senses that her time in power is running short, and the whisper of Leocadia’s name only makes her more paranoid.

Leocadia’s Game: Lover, Intruder, or Destroyer?

During a high-profile event hosted by the Counts of Urbizzu, Cruz spots a figure she never expected to see again: Leocadia. Her face, once known in elite circles and then suddenly erased from memory, reappears with elegant menace. For Cruz, it’s not just shock — it’s terror masked by nobility.

Leocadia’s connection to Alonso raises more than eyebrows. After Dolores, Elisa de Grazalema, and Maria Antonia, it seems Alonso may once again fall under the spell of a woman with her own dangerous secrets. Could Leocadia be the next to challenge Cruz’s dominance — not just as marchesa, but as wife?

A chilling warning from Count Ayala echoes ominously: “The past is chasing you, and it will catch up.” Cruz tries to brush it off, but deep down she knows — the enemy has already breached the gates.

Love on the Edge: Martina vs. Ulia’s Trap

Outside the elite intrigue, another battle rages. Ulia Matilde, who presented herself as a grieving fiancée, is unmasked as a manipulator. Her alleged sorrow for Paco’s death was nothing more than a tool, part of a scheme engineered by Lorenzo and José Juan. But her biggest mistake? Underestimating the bond between Curro and Martina.

Curro, in a moment of painful clarity, tells Ulia he will never love her. He wants no part of a marriage built on lies. And when Martina hears this, she rises. The time for silence is over. She fights not only for love but against the structure trying to dictate their future. The battle lines are drawn — not only in the courtrooms of nobility but in the hearts of the young.

A Dream, A Warning, A Shift

Amidst the chaos, one surreal episode captures attention: Maria Fernandez, trapped in a bizarre dream, imagines a world where the palace is flipped upside down — the masters are servants, the cooks are tyrants, and Petra becomes her own cruel mother. It’s comical, yes, but also symbolic. In a palace ruled by facades, illusions may speak more truth than reality.

But laughter doesn’t last long. Petra, already unsteady, is rattled by the return of Pia and Rómulo. Her suspicions that Cruz is plotting her fall grow stronger. And for once, Petra may be right.

Meanwhile, Ana, under the strict guidance of Gloria Ross, continues her transformation. Her behavior at her second formal dinner with the marquises earns admiration, suggesting she may yet play a more critical role in palace politics.

The Wedding Announcement — And New Tensions

The most anticipated moment has arrived: the official announcement of Manuel and Hanna’s wedding. It will take place over four pivotal episodes in the final week of September. But behind the joy, anxiety simmers.

Cruz is furious that Pia and Rómulo are now employed by the Dukes of Infantes. When Alonso refuses to intervene, she erupts. Control is slipping from her hands, and the upcoming wedding may be the perfect stage for enemies — old and new — to strike.

At the same time, Curro continues toward his forced marriage, even as Catalina insists on staying at La Promessa until the birth of her child. Ayala, after being confronted by Alonso, may finally be leaving, but not before leaving seeds of suspicion.

Petra’s Fall, Leocadia’s Rise

As the days pass, Petra fears that Cruz may be preparing to discard her, sacrificing her to win favor with the Luhan family and restore “the old order.” But she doesn’t yet know the real threat isn’t Pia or Romulo — it’s Leocadia.

Leocadia, elegant, composed, and calculating, is poised to strike from the shadows. Her alliance with the Duke of Carrill, her potential entanglement with Alonso, and her possible vendetta against Cruz make her the most dangerous figure in the palace. If Leocadia decides to act, Cruz’s empire could fall — piece by piece.

Conclusion
As secrets resurface, alliances crumble, and romance teeters between obligation and passion, the next chapter of La Promessa promises war behind velvet curtains. Cruz is no longer the queen of her castle — not when Leocadia de Figueroa walks its halls.

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