A SECRET LONG BURIED — AND A REVELATION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

At La Promessa, secrets don’t simply linger — they detonate. And this time, the explosion comes from the unlikeliest of sources: Ricardo, the seemingly discreet butler who replaced Romulo, turns out to carry a secret that ties him to the very blood of the estate. He is the brother of someone no one would have ever expected — and his presence isn’t coincidence. It’s fate. But this truth, once revealed, will shake the estate to its very foundations.

CRUZ’S CALCULATED MOVE: EXILE BY LUXURY

The ever-colder Marchesa Cruz has no time for sentiment. As soon as she catches wind of Ricardo’s truth, she doesn’t flinch — she acts. Her mind, as sharp as ever, immediately arranges for a lavish suite to be prepared in the noble quarters… but not for hospitality. It’s a weapon. She orders an extravagant farewell party, not to honor Giana, but to isolate her.

Every thread is calculated: the food, the music, the guest list — all designed to sever Giana from the servant class she once called family. Cruz’s plan is cruel in its elegance: to reshape Giana’s identity into one of nobility, making her feel like a stranger among her own, especially Maria Fernández. The warmth of Giana’s humble past is being erased, piece by piece.

A DANGEROUS GAME OF JEALOUSY AND LIES

In the background, Petra is consumed by a suspicion she can no longer ignore: Marcelo may be cheating on Teresa. But instead of confronting him, Petra plays a treacherous game — assigning him duties that place him near the younger maids, hoping to trap him. The psychological warfare begins to wear Marcelo down. He knows he’s being watched, warned already by Teresa, but the pressure is unrelenting. Is Petra’s jealousy masking a deeper truth? Or is this just another thread in the estate’s tangled web of paranoia?

THE MARQUESA DECLARES WAR

Cruz is convinced that the Dukes of Sfantes are behind the vicious rumors about Alonso and Maria Antonia. To her, it’s no mere gossip. It’s retaliation — revenge for the tragic death of their daughter Gimena. Lorenzo warns her: confronting the dukes could ignite a noble war and uncover even more devastating secrets. But Cruz doesn’t flinch. If they want a fight, she’s ready to scorch the earth.

A REVELATION WITH BLOODSTAINED ROOTS

Martina, reeling from the poisoning of the Count, confronts Petra. The moment is tense, their gazes heavy with truths yet unspoken. Petra, reluctant but cornered, confesses. Years ago, she had a secret affair with Ayala. And from that forbidden union… Feliciano was born. Petra has lived in silence, bearing this truth like a chain around her neck. Now, with Ayala’s increasing aggression, she breaks the silence.

Martina listens, stunned. Ayala isn’t just a manipulator — he’s a hidden patriarch, with power built on lies. This truth can no longer remain hidden. Petra and Martina begin to plot. Ayala’s reign must end.

VIOLENCE IN THE DARK: PETRA NEARLY KILLED

But Petra’s confession does not go unnoticed. Ayala, furious and sensing betrayal, storms into her room and attacks her, his hands around her throat. In a moment that nearly ends in murder, Martina bursts in, catching him in the act. Ayala flees — a coward cloaked in nobility. Petra survives, but barely. The scar he leaves isn’t just physical. It’s a vow — she will expose him.

THE COUNT’S RAGE AND A LOVE ON THE EDGE

Catalina, now visibly pregnant, demands clarity from Pelaio. But his reaction is anything but understanding. He lashes out, accusing her of betrayal and confronting Martina with rage. But Catalina stands firm. Either Pelaio accepts his responsibilities, or he walks away for good.

And just as he turns to leave, the unexpected happens: he returns, seizes Catalina, and kisses her — a desperate, anguished plea for a future together. Through tears, he confesses he loves her. Not just love — he needs her. And the baby. But will love be enough to hold back the storm that’s coming?

FATHER SAMUEL: THE STRANGER WITH A PURPOSE

While emotions boil upstairs, downstairs Father Samuel settles in far too comfortably at La Promessa. His sudden appearance, orchestrated by Cruz, is shrouded in mystery. Behind closed doors, she offers him money and instructions. Obedience buys him power — and silence. But what is Samuel truly here for? Is he a man of God… or a man with a mission?

CURRO’S MARRIAGE: LOVE OR STRATEGY?

Martina, sensing that Ulia is under pressure, suspects the worst. But when she confronts Ulia, the young woman appears eerily calm. Is she a victim — or a participant? Osquan, the manipulative suitor, has returned, and Matilde, once a stranger with too many questions, now pushes for the marriage to happen quickly.

Martina turns to Curro. What she hears confirms her worst fears: Captain Lorenzo is also applying pressure. The marriage isn’t about love. It’s a strategic alliance, orchestrated to give Osquan access to titles and fortune — Curro’s. This isn’t a wedding. It’s a trap. And Martina knows it.

GIANA’S FAREWELL: A WEDDING OR A PRISON?

Meanwhile, Giana is officially engaged to Manuel. She ascends from servant to bride-to-be, but the cost is clear. Her heart is torn between love and grief. Her goodbye to Maria Fernández is heartbreaking — a final moment between sisters of the soul.

Yet Manuel, ever kind, asks Maria to accompany Giana into this new life. To soften the blow. But what they don’t know is that Cruz has already drawn the line. This marriage will not be joyful. It will be an exile.

THE TRUTH ABOUT RICARDO — A BROTHER UNCOVERED

And then, the most shocking revelation of all: Ricardo is not just a servant. He is family. His bloodline traces back to one of the estate’s noblest names. The mystery of his arrival, his loyalty, his silence — it all makes sense now. He is a brother, a long-lost relative tied to the estate’s legacy in ways no one imagined. The question is: who’s his sibling? And what does this mean for the line of succession? Power? Inheritance?

The estate gasps. The old order teeters. La Promessa is no longer just a house of secrets — it is a ticking bomb.

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