A bitter wind of betrayal sweeps through the halls of La Promessa as Marchese Alonso uncovers the reckless plan his wife Cruz is orchestrating—an open war against the powerful Dukes of Los Infantes. For Alonso, this isn’t just a political misstep—it’s outright madness. The Dukes aren’t merely wealthy aristocrats; they are a force of influence woven into every level of Spain’s elite circles. Picking a fight with them, especially now, threatens to consume the entire Luján legacy in scandal and ruin.

Cruz, consumed by pride and fury, seems blinded to the consequences. Her icy gaze reveals a terrifying determination as Alonso pleads with her to stop. He sees no justification in risking their fortune, name, and future over mere whispers—gossip that would fade with time. But Cruz isn’t acting out of reason. She’s chasing vengeance, spurred on by rumors that Lorenzo conveniently attributes to the Dukes.

Alonso’s instincts scream in protest. Knowing Lorenzo’s manipulative past, he suspects this isn’t mere coincidence. This is a setup—an elaborate trap to dismantle their family from within, using Cruz as an unsuspecting pawn. If Alonso is right, then the confrontation with the Dukes is just the spark. The real explosion is yet to come.

Catalina’s Ultimatum

Elsewhere on the estate, Catalina faces her own emotional battleground. After weeks of hesitation, Pelaio finally professes his love and promises to stand by her. But Catalina has grown wary. Words, no matter how sweet, are no longer enough. His delays and silences have wounded her deeply. Now, with her pregnancy impossible to hide, Catalina demands something clear: a wedding date.

Her dignity, her child’s future, and her place in the world depend on this commitment. Pelaio hesitates, clearly daunted by the responsibility. But as he sees the resolve in her eyes—and the pain he’s caused—he realizes this is a moment of no return. It’s time to choose, or lose her forever.

Ana’s Golden Cage

Meanwhile, Ana, once a maid in the lower quarters, now finds herself in a gilded prison. Welcomed with royal warmth into the upper household, she quickly realizes the generosity is hollow. She has walked straight into Cruz’s trap—a calculated maneuver to isolate her under the guise of promotion. Her luxurious room feels like confinement; her new status, a disguise for surveillance.

Downstairs, the staff is torn. Candela, Simona, and Teresa grieve quietly. Their friend’s rise should be a victory, but instead, it feels like a loss. Petra, ever cynical, states that Ana now belongs to another world—a world that may never let her return. Even among the domestic ranks, change is felt like an earthquake.

To make matters worse, Samuel fuels the fire. Whispering poisonous doubts, he pushes the staff to see Ana as a traitor to her class. His remarks are cruel, his tone cutting. He even tells the cooks to stop mourning Ana—”She’s no longer one of you,” he sneers.

A Sinister Theft and a Silent Witness

Tension tightens when a precious cross disappears from the palace. Fear spreads fast. Who would dare commit theft in such a household? Only Maria Fernandez knows the truth—she saw Father Samuel take it. But fear paralyzes her. She cannot yet expose him. The threat he poses, the consequences of revealing him, are too overwhelming.

Yet Samuel grows bolder, colder. His cruelty and arrogance deepen, and his presence darkens every corner of the estate. His manipulation is far from over.

Curro at a Crossroads

Curro is lost. Pressured into marrying Ulia, he wrestles with guilt, obligation, and heartbreak. Martina, his voice of reason, urges him to pause. Is he following his heart—or surrendering to those who would control him?

Ana, too, pleads with him. She refuses to watch her brother sacrifice himself to an emotionless alliance just to atone for Paco’s death. She begs him to confront Lorenzo and Osè Quan, to fight for his happiness, not be shackled by grief and manipulation.

Martina and Petra’s Pact

But Martina isn’t just helping Curro. She’s crafting a plan of her own—one that could destroy Conte Ayala. After learning that he fathered Petra’s deceased son, Feliciano, Martina realizes she now holds a weapon of truth. She approaches Petra with care but clarity: it’s time to expose him.

Petra hesitates. Bringing this truth into light could upend everything. Her memories, her pain, her fragile peace. But Martina insists. If they don’t act, Ayala will keep destroying lives.

So, they strike an alliance—dangerous, but necessary. Martina demands every detail: when Petra met Ayala, how he treated her, and the events that led to Feliciano’s tragic end. Each memory is a puzzle piece. Together, they hope to build a case strong enough to bring down the Count once and for all.

A Storm Approaches

In the kitchens, Maria, Vera, and Teresa speak in hushed tones about the stolen cross and the changes Ana’s rise has triggered. The air feels heavier, more uncertain.

But none sense the danger looming more than Manuel. A tragic revelation is on the horizon—one that will shake his very foundations. A secret buried deep, shielded by those closest to him, is about to explode into the open. And when it does, nothing in La Promessa will ever be the same.

The truth is coming.

And it hurts.

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