Yo soy Betty, la fea (1999 – 2001)

1999 • 1 season • TV-PG

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Yo soy Betty, la fea — Season 1

Oct 25, 1999First aired
335 episodesin this season
22mavg. runtime

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47mChapter 1Betty arrived at Ecomoda for the interview for presidential secretary, her resume a testament to a distinguished career. Yet, she soon discovered another candidate possessed a more compelling prospect.Oct 25, 19997.5Oct 25, 199947m7.5 02

42mChapter 2Armando chose Patricia and Betty as his presidential secretaries. Though Betty was assigned to the warehouse as her office, Armando entrusted her with the most crucial tasks, while Patricia handled public relations—with the notable exception of her own affairs, a detail that provoked considerable resentment in Marcela.Oct 27, 199910.0Oct 27, 199942m10.0 03

21mChapter 3On her inaugural buyers' parade, Betty's well-intentioned attempt to assist Armando proved disastrous. As he presented her with a requested color chart, she inadvertently disrupted the procession, ultimately losing her footing and tumbling from the stage.Oct 29, 19998.0Oct 29, 199921m8.0 04

23mChapter 4Armando repeated to Betty that the personal planner was not to be shared with anyone. Just then, Marcela arrived at the office, expressing her displeasure at being excluded from his private life. As they debated the meaning of fidelity, Karina Larson, a model with whom he had been involved, entered. Betty attempted to escort her from the building.Nov 1, 19998.0Nov 1, 199923m8.0 05

23mChapter 5Betty made a concerted effort to conceal Karina’s presence at Ecomoda, arranging for Armando to bring her along. However, Patricia had noticed Karina and promptly informed Marcela. As they attempted to seize Betty’s agenda, Armando slipped away with Karina.Nov 2, 19999.0Nov 2, 199923m9.0 06

24mChapter 6Marcela requested that Betty relinquish her position to Patricia, with particular emphasis on the diary's transfer. Just then, Armando arrived and tore the letter into pieces, ensuing in a heated argument with Marcela. He thanked Betty for her contributions, adding that her probationary period was nearing its end. Meanwhile, Mario attempted to dissuade Armando from marriage, dedicating himself to crafting a computer program designed to locate his perfect partner.Nov 3, 19998.0Nov 3, 199924m8.0 07

22mChapter 7Marcela brought a lawsuit against Armando concerning his past reputation for womanizing. The legal proceedings culminated in a surprising intimacy; she ultimately seduced him and offered forgiveness, stipulating that she would no longer meddle in his business dealings. Román contacted Betty to reconfirm his invitation. Following a conversation with his father, he received permission to go out. Betty waited for his arrival, though over an hour had already passed.Nov 4, 19998.0Nov 4, 199922m8.0 08

23mChapter 8Betty wept, unable to stem the tide of tears. It had happened again, leaving her feeling utterly trapped. Nicolás, consumed by rage, voiced his fury to Román, who responded with a swift, brutal punch. Hermes, Betty’s father, arrived then, intending to denounce Román's manipulation of his daughter, only to find himself the recipient of a returned blow.Nov 5, 19999.0Nov 5, 199923m9.0 09

23mChapter 9Betty was quietly assembling a project, intending to surprise Armando and make an impression at the upcoming meeting. Patricia overheard Betty confiding in her mother about this endeavor. A plan began to form in Patricia’s mind. Later, Armando sat with Betty to finalize the meeting's agenda.Nov 8, 19999.0Nov 8, 199923m9.0 10

23mChapter 10Betty faced Román, a deliberate and pointed confrontation that left him thoroughly diminished. Meanwhile, Patricia, with Marcela’s support, requested the reports from Betty. Patricia then presented the documents as if they were her own work, and received praise for her efficiency. Armando and Marcela exchanged glances, questioning the necessity of retaining Betty if Patricia could handle the task so effectively. Later, at company headquarters, they invited Betty to lunch, sharing with her the laNov 9, 19998.0Nov 9, 199923m8.0 11

21mChapter 11In the company breakroom, a group of women, their conversation sharp and candid, recounted the saga of Ecomoda. They detailed the personalities within, the familiar currents of family history that flowed through the business, and the simmering tensions between Armando and Daniel. Daniel, addressing the board, urged them to scrutinize Armando's proposal with particular care, suggesting it presented an insurmountable challenge.Nov 10, 19999.0Nov 10, 199921m9.0 12

22mChapter 12As the meeting concluded, colleagues offered Patricia their congratulations on the report. Betty approached her, but Marcela stepped in, gently dissuading Betty from revealing the report's authorship to Armando. Later, the Ecomoda staff gathered to sing a farewell serenade for Roberto.Nov 11, 19998.0Nov 11, 199922m8.0 13

22mChapter 13Armando requested Betty and Patricia’s assistance in drafting the business plan. However, Betty, with a subtle turn of phrase, suggested that, having authored the report, Patricia should take the lead on the project. Patricia readily agreed and sought Mario's support. Meanwhile, Betty turned to Nicolás for help with the report itself.Nov 12, 19999.0Nov 12, 199922m9.0 14

23mChapter 14The night bled on as Betty and Nicolás labored over the project. Meanwhile, Mario and Patricia orchestrated dinner, their conversation drifting towards matters of the heart. As Patricia attempted to coax him towards his work, Mario’s attentions shifted, and soon they found themselves entwined in the sheets.Nov 15, 19997.0Nov 15, 199923m7.0 15

21mChapter 15Betty toiled through the night completing Armando’s assignments, only to be met with his fury upon her arrival, a reprimand for her tardiness. Patricia and Mario arrived equally late, and without any work to show. Betty was never given the opportunity to submit her completed tasks to Armando. Meanwhile, Hermes arrived at Ecomoda seeking a conversation with Armando.Nov 16, 199910.0Nov 16, 199921m10.0 16

19mChapter 16A wave of fear washed over Betty as she desperately tried to intervene, attempting to halt the escalating argument between Hermes and Armando. Meanwhile, Armando, consumed by fury, confessed to Marcela that Betty was utterly useless to him and that he intended to dismiss her. He then terminated Betty's employment, denying her even the opportunity to submit the work she had completed for him.Nov 17, 199910.0Nov 17, 199919m10.0 17

22mChapter 17With a farewell gesture, Betty presses the report into his hands. He accepts it, taken aback and intrigued, embracing Betty before settling down with Mario to examine the documents. Meanwhile, Patricia recounts to Marcela the delightful evening she shared with Mario, and the prospect of a future wedding that now seems within reach.Nov 18, 199910.0Nov 18, 199922m10.0 18

22mChapter 18A profound disappointment settled over Marcela and Patricia upon learning that Betty had not been dismissed. Instead, it was revealed that she had authored the very business plan that Armando and Mario now lauded. Mario, acutely aware of the situation, made a deliberate effort to avoid Patricia.Nov 19, 19999.0Nov 19, 199922m9.0 19

23mChapter 19Daniel cautioned Olarte that he would now be responsible for Betty's well-being, attending to any action she took.Nov 22, 19999.0Nov 22, 199923m9.0 20

21mChapter 20Mariana’s reading of Betty's letters solidified a conviction in Betty’s heart: Armando was the man she was destined to love. Armando then made a public announcement, declaring that Betty would assume financial management responsibilities, succeeding Olarte. Meanwhile, Patricia began to pursue an alliance with Olarte, motivated by a desire to counter Betty's ascent.Nov 23, 19998.0Nov 23, 199921m8.0 21

23mChapter 21To provoke jealousy in Mario, Patricia orchestrates a meeting with his brother, Daniel Valencia, through Marcela. The attempt, however, proves unsuccessful, as Daniel displays open disapproval of Patricia. Meanwhile, Aura María invites Betty to join her and some friends for an outing.Nov 24, 1999Nov 24, 199923m 22

20mChapter 22Betty accompanied Aura María and her companions to a nightclub, a venture that proved dull for all involved. One of Aura María’s friends seemed particularly disheartened, visibly disappointed that Betty did not meet his preconceived notions. Meanwhile, Betty found herself increasingly unnerved by the manner in which Aura María interacted with her friend.Nov 25, 1999Nov 25, 199920m 23

21mChapter 23Betty harbors a secret from her parents. Her mother, Julia, delights in the belief that Betty has found a romantic partner. Meanwhile, Armando assigns Betty the task of handling the bank's affairs, bypassing Olarte's authority.Nov 26, 1999Nov 26, 199921m 24

19mChapter 24Armando expressed his gratitude to Betty for all she had done, and she interpreted his thanks as a confession of love. Months drifted by. One afternoon, Betty interrupted Armando at the club to request he sign a promissory note authorizing the release of a loan. Marcela was taken aback to witness not a reprimand from him, but rather his congratulations for her actions.Nov 29, 1999Nov 29, 199919m 25

20mChapter 25Though Marcela seethed with anger, Armando invited Betty to remain and share lunch with the executives of RAG-TELA, a textile firm. Once more, Betty steered the business to safety. Armando then appointed her Assistant to the President. Overwhelmed, Betty wept.Nov 30, 1999Nov 30, 199920m 26

21mChapter 26“Armando made me presidential assistant,” Betty announced to her friends. They hurried off to the restroom to share the news, but their celebration was cut short by Patricia, who launched a sudden attack. They fought back, and afterward, Patricia went to find Marcela to report what had happened. Marcela then went to speak with Armando about the altercation.Dec 1, 1999Dec 1, 199921m 27

19mChapter 27Marcela summoned Gutiérrez, the chief of staff, to the headquarters to deliver the news that both would face reprimands and salary deductions for assault. Armando, having been briefed on Betty’s account, interrupted the meeting, directing an accusation at Patricia while simultaneously announcing Betty's appointment as assistant to the president. The report alarmed Armando.Dec 2, 1999Dec 2, 199919m 28

21mChapter 28Considering the circumstances and Betty’s evaluation of the objectives for his project, Armando requests that she adjust the data for the upcoming meeting. Meanwhile, Daniel arrives at Ecomoda and asks Olarte to attempt a review of the report prior to the presentation.Dec 3, 1999Dec 3, 199921m 29

22mChapter 29Mario charmed Patricia, persuading her to accompany him out that evening. Armando arrived an hour late at the house, just as his parents were settling in after their flight from London; Marcela offered him no greeting. Betty collaborated with Nicolás on the report, informing her parents of her impending salary increase. Meanwhile, Olarte entered Betty's office and activated the computer.Dec 6, 199910.0Dec 6, 199922m10.0 30

21mChapter 30Olarte is locked out of Betty’s computer. All night, Betty and Nicolás labor over the report. Meanwhile, Olarte and Patricia devise a plan to divert Betty’s attention, preventing her from completing her work before the meeting.Dec 7, 1999Dec 7, 199921m 31

20mChapter 31Patricia secured Betty’s computer, locking it down. Armando informed the board that they would need to await repairs. The technician then requested the password from Betty in order to access the files.Dec 8, 1999Dec 8, 199920m 32

20mChapter 32Before the board, the technician leveled an accusation at Betty: she had damaged the computer. She offered the technician the keys to access the data. Friends rallied to her side, and Aura María reached out to a contact – a computer specialist – who assured Betty the damage could be rectified within the hour.Dec 9, 1999Dec 9, 199920m 33

21mChapter 33"There's a simple fix for the computer issue," Betty assured Armando. He turned to the technician, who pledged to have it resolved within fifteen minutes. Two women, their expressions unreadable, watched him intently. At last, Armando announced that the report was complete and the meeting could proceed as scheduled.Dec 10, 1999Dec 10, 199921m 34

20mChapter 34Betty delivered the report to the board, as distractions held the technician occupied while they located the document he was extracting from Olarte's files.Dec 13, 1999Dec 13, 199920m 35

23mChapter 35The disreputable group delivered the file copies, concealed by the technician, to Betty. She passed them on to Armando. He questioned her, and she confessed, naming only Olarte as responsible, sparing Patricia. Armando then questioned Olarte.Dec 14, 1999Dec 14, 199923m 36

23mChapter 36Orlando relieved Olarte of his position at Ecomoda, yet he did not betray Daniel or Patricia. Armando assembled the family, explaining the dismissals and the rationale behind them, offering reassurance to Betty in the process. The other women harbored suspicions about Patricia, a sentiment shared by Armando and Mario.Dec 15, 1999Dec 15, 199923m 37

21mChapter 37Betty maintained that achieving Armando’s objectives hinged on a substantial reduction in the expense of high-quality textiles. Sofia sparked a controversy with her husband by failing to present the full sum of funds. That evening, Armando requested Betty's company as they attended to business concerning the fabrics.Dec 16, 1999Dec 16, 199921m 38

20mChapter 38In the cluttered confines of the women’s headquarters, they dressed Betty and meticulously applied makeup. She was scheduled to accompany Armando to a cocktail party, an event tied to a crucial business deal and a fabric contract. Meanwhile, Daniel invited Patricia to his apartment, and in return for her discretion, requested that she discreetly observe Betty and Armando's actions.Dec 17, 1999Dec 17, 199920m 39

20mChapter 39As Betty scrutinized the contract with RAG-TELA, Armando engaged in conversation with a former queen at the cocktail party, his words laced with playful charm.Dec 20, 1999Dec 20, 199920m 40

22mChapter 40Armando’s lighthearted banter with Claudia faltered at the sound of Marcela's ring. He then gathered Betty from the street, carrying her home, and once more implored her to remain close and to place her trust in him.Dec 21, 1999Dec 21, 199922m 41

21mChapter 41The news struck Hermes with a chilling certainty: his company faced bankruptcy, and all employees were to be laid off. Meanwhile, Miguel made a call to Betty, seeking to confirm their scheduled meeting. Elsewhere, Armando accompanied Betty to the bank, where they were to formally register a signature.Dec 22, 199910.0Dec 22, 199921m10.0 42

22mChapter 42Betty requested a position for Nicolás from Armando. Armando informed Hugo and Marcela that in his absence, Betty would maintain oversight of the company.Dec 23, 1999Dec 23, 199922m 43

21mChapter 43Though she had declined Miguel's proposal, Betty advised Armando to purchase his supplies from them, citing their competitive prices. Meanwhile, Daniel sought information about the company from Patricia.Dec 24, 1999Dec 24, 199921m 44

22mChapter 44Daniel requested Olarte’s assistance in determining whether the fabric merchants had been paying Betty commissions. Nicolás counselled Betty to accept Miguel’s proposal. Mario spent the evening with Aura Maria.Dec 27, 1999Dec 27, 199922m 45

20mChapter 43Olarte's words affirmed Daniel's unease regarding RAG-TELA. With that confirmation, Armando, Mario, and Betty departed for RAG-TELA to finalize the agreement.Dec 28, 1999Dec 28, 199920m 46

20mChapter 46Armando and Mario affixed their signatures to the agreement with RAG-TELA. Miguel then contacted Betty to ascertain her preferred method of commission disbursement. Olarte subsequently called Miguel, who informed him that his discussion with Betty had proceeded smoothly. Daniel documented this exchange.Dec 29, 1999Dec 29, 199920m 47

20mChapter 47Over lunch with friends, Betty allows herself to drift into daydreams about the commission offered by RAG-TELA and the possibilities it holds. Meanwhile, at the club, Marcela is with Hugo Lombardi and Patricia when a call from her brother Daniel interrupts her thoughts. Betty, lost in reverie, wonders what Armando would say if suddenly she possessed a great deal of money.Dec 30, 1999Dec 30, 199920m 48

24mChapter 48Betty discussed the commission she’d been offered with Armando and Marcela. Daniel then presented his recording to Olarte, referencing Betty’s agreement. Armando erupted in disagreement with Daniel, demanding he cease his inquiries. Betty declared her intention to resign, but Armando wouldn't allow it. He told her she was an exceptional woman, so remarkable that he informed Mario of his plans to make Betty the owner of the new company.Dec 31, 1999Dec 31, 199924m 49

22mChapter 49Armando increased Betty’s salary and contacted RAG-TELA to investigate the difficulties he'd been experiencing with her, stipulating a 5% discount in the process. Catalina Ángel, appointed to manage public relations for the upcoming collection, arrived at Ecomoda. Mario and Armando then suggested that Betty design the new company, a venture that would be wholly hers to own.Jan 3, 2000Jan 3, 200022m 50

24mChapter 50Armando laid out for Betty the circumstances and motivations behind his need to establish the company, carefully omitting certain details. She readily agreed, suggesting he utilize Olarte's office, though she made him promise not to keep them apart. He shared the news with Nicolás, who responded with evident delight, inquiring if he might be involved in the initial stages.Jan 4, 2000Jan 4, 200024m 51

21mChapter 51Betty proposed that Nicolás take a position with the new company and develop a novel investment plan. A few days later, they formally registered the enterprise. Meanwhile, Armando and Mario devised a scheme to substitute Hugo's original designs, slated for the collection launch, with near-identical versions crafted from RAG-TELA fabrics, all without Hugo’s knowledge.Jan 5, 2000Jan 5, 200021m 52

21mChapter 52Betty and Nicolás finalized the deposit for their new undertaking. Meanwhile, Hugo meticulously perfected the choreography for the upcoming fashion show.Jan 6, 2000Jan 6, 200021m 53

23mChapter 53Betty informed Nicolás that she had received authorization from Armando, granting them discretion in how to allocate the funds.Jan 7, 2000Jan 7, 200023m 54

22mChapter 54Marcela persuaded Hugo to participate in the fashion show showcasing RAG-TELA fabrics. The event proceeded, yet a visiting European designer confided in Catalina that while the designs were promising, the materials fell short. He expressed doubt about the collection’s overall success.Jan 10, 2000Jan 10, 200022m 55

23mChapter 55As the parade concludes, singer Anasol takes the stage. Marcela attempts to persuade Armando to offer an apology to Hugo, but he remains steadfast in his refusal. Hugo, disheartened, resigns from Ecomoda and departs. Don Roberto cautions Armando that the current circumstances, given the available evidence, could escalate into serious complications. Catalina urges Armando to seek out Hugo, fearing he might publicly undermine him.Jan 11, 2000Jan 11, 200023m 56

22mChapter 56Armando sought out Hugo at a bar. Meanwhile, Betty and the others from the barracks made their way to a nightclub. Nicolás was at a different nightclub, with Román and his companions. Soon, Hugo arrived at the bar and spotted Armando.Jan 12, 2000Jan 12, 200022m 57

23mChapter 57The less fortunate girls indulged in alcohol, while Sofía discovered her ex-husband in the company of the promoter, who erupted in a display of outrage. Meanwhile, Roman and his companions orchestrated a deception against Nicolás, who was giving the impression of being intimate with Román and consequently footing the entire bill. Armando persuaded Hugo to wager on the outcome, a challenge stipulating that a loss would require him to dress as a drag queen.Jan 13, 2000Jan 13, 200023m 58

21mChapter 58A haze of revelry descended upon the entire headquarters, save for Inesita, who instead summoned Fredy for assistance with every task. He, in turn, escorted Betty out of the nightclub, carrying her. Don Hermes collected Betty from the club. Meanwhile, Armando requested that Betty contact the executives, informing them of her impending assumption of leadership at Ecomoda.Jan 14, 2000Jan 14, 200021m 59

23mChapter 59Before their journey, Mario invited Aura María to lunch. Soon after, Mario, Armando, and Marcela departed for Miami, leaving Betty to assume control. It was during this transition that Betty faced her first direct challenge with Patricia, now her superior. A few days later, Armando contacted Betty, and she requested his presence in Colombia, explaining that matters were not progressing smoothly.Jan 17, 2000Jan 17, 200023m 60

21mChapter 60The sales figures arrived, and Betty requested Patricia confirm her return for the following day. Betty disapproved of Hugo’s decision to hire models for sizing, a disapproval that sparked resentment and resistance from the team. When Armando arrived and witnessed the severity of the situation, he approached Betty with a request: a loan from her company for Ecomoda.Jan 18, 2000Jan 18, 200021m 61

22mChapter 61Nicolás delivers the checkbook and company seal for the loan to Betty. Mario dismisses Aura María, and she plots a response. Armando and Mario then prepare the check, for one hundred million pesos, for Betty's signature.Jan 19, 2000Jan 19, 200022m 62

23mChapter 62Armando and Mario reassured Betty that the loan was secure, merely subject to a precautionary measure, and she signed the check accordingly. Meanwhile, Aura María slipped into Mario’s office, and in the midst of a kiss, Patricia entered. The unexpected scene ignited a scandal, and Mario abruptly ejected Aura María. Daniel then turned to Patricia, demanding that if she would not be his informant, she should leave Ecomoda.Jan 20, 2000Jan 20, 200023m 63

24mChapter 63Armando granted Hugo permission to select two of the three models, instructing him to find one who had appeared in a newspaper advertisement. Betty spoke on Aura María’s behalf to Armando, prompting him to order Gutiérrez to reinstate her. However, he subsequently blackmailed her and extended an invitation for the evening, intending to negotiate her return to work.Jan 21, 2000Jan 21, 200024m 64

24mChapter 64Upon hearing that Aura María would not be dismissed, Fredy sought her out, intending to caution her against Gutiérrez. He asked Bertha, Gutiérrez’s secretary, for her cell and home phone numbers. Meanwhile, Armando received a visitor at the office and requested Betty maintain discretion, remaining secluded within the building throughout the night. At the nightclub, Gutiérrez's wife arrived and, in a fit of anger, demanded he leave.Jan 24, 2000Jan 24, 200024m 65

22mChapter 65Fredy entered the nightclub, leaving his watch as security for Gutiérrez's outstanding debt. Patricia offered an apology to Daniel, accepting his conditions. Armando, burdened by regret for keeping Betty confined all night, granted her the day off.Jan 25, 2000Jan 25, 200022m 66

23mChapter 66Gutiérrez stormed into Ecomoda, his appearance reflecting his fury – bruised, scraped, and incandescent with rage. He demanded the immediate resignation of Bertha and Fredy. The central office summoned Armando for assistance, and he found himself face-to-face with Gutiérrez. Amidst the tension, Mario offered a revised sales strategy, a desperate attempt to salvage the company.Jan 26, 2000Jan 26, 200023m 67

22mChapter 67The grim figures in the sales report painted a stark economic picture, and Armando proposed to Betty that her company acquire Ecomoda. Though Betty voiced her reservations, Armando’s persuasive arguments ultimately swayed her. Just then, Marcela arrived from Miami, and upon learning of the situation, she erupted in fury directed at Betty. Armando stepped forward in her defense.Jan 27, 2000Jan 27, 200022m 68

21mChapter 68Armando and Mario requested a new collection from Hugo, and he consented, stipulating that it be crafted from only the finest materials. He also gently reminded Armando of his commitment to dress as a drag queen. At Hugo’s casting call for a size model, the mistress of Sofía's husband made an unexpected appearance. Her presence caused a disturbance, yet Hugo, surprisingly, chose to hire her.Jan 28, 2000Jan 28, 200021m 69

21mChapter 69Despite the entreaties of Sofía and Armando, individuals she had specifically requested to assist her, Hugo made the deliberate decision to hire the promoter. Betty, in turn, provided Armando with the pledge as collateral for the seizure of Ecomoda.Jan 31, 2000Jan 31, 200021m 70

22mChapter 70Marcela voiced her discontent to Aura María regarding the affair with Mario. Armando requested that Betty maintain strict discretion about the matter, ensuring its secrecy. Meanwhile, Sofía persisted in her disparaging remarks about the sponsor, who responded with equal derision.Feb 1, 2000Feb 1, 200022m 71

24mChapter 71Armando persuaded Marcela to lend her support in navigating Ecomoda’s difficulties. Meanwhile, the banks intensified their pressure regarding outstanding debts. Hugo prepared for the upcoming collection, and Sofía requested the promoter intervene.Feb 2, 2000Feb 2, 200024m 72

23mChapter 72Daniel arrived at Ecomoda, catching Armando off guard as he was securing the latest collection. He made his way to Betty’s office, seeking insight into the recent decline in sales. Bertha donned the dress she had replicated from Patricia’s design. Meanwhile, Mariana re-read Betty's letters, her eyes tracing the familiar words.Feb 3, 2000Feb 3, 200023m 73

23mChapter 73The dilapidated barracks hinted at Fredy’s plan: to entice the promoter, persuading her to end her relationship with Efrain, Sofía’s former husband.Feb 4, 2000Feb 4, 200023m 74

23mChapter 74Mario proposed to Armando that they source materials from a company based in Panama, which ships its goods directly. Betty expressed considerable apprehension regarding the potential for contact with this Panamanian supplier. Meanwhile, the promoter accepted Fredy’s invitation to go out.Feb 7, 2000Feb 7, 200023m 75

23mChapter 75Mario shared the Panamanian intermediary’s quotation with Armando and Betty, who regarded it with suspicion. However, Armando became animated, requesting that Mario travel to Panama discreetly. Fredy then arranged a meeting with the promoter for lunchtime.Feb 8, 2000Feb 8, 200023m 76

22mChapter 76Hugo reminded Armando that the drag queen party was scheduled for that evening. At Yenny’s suggestion, Fredy changed restaurants, and the group, deemed unattractive, lost their investment and their reservation when Efrain arrived to find the venue deserted. Sofía kept Yenny's payment and proceeded to lodge a complaint with Gutiérrez.Feb 9, 2000Feb 9, 200022m 77

22mChapter 77Marcela persuaded Sofía to return the check. Meanwhile, Armando and Betty secured a two million dollar loan from the bank, though Betty harbored a certain unease about the matter.Feb 10, 2000Feb 10, 200022m 78

21mChapter 78Hugo insisted Armando don outlandish attire, transforming him into a drag queen, and he was met with genuine warmth upon arriving at the nightclub. Meanwhile, Marcela dined with Patricia and a model.Feb 11, 2000Feb 11, 200021m 79

21mChapter 79Armando completed the wager, and when he attempted to depart, he found himself hemmed in by a cluster of vehicles. He was obliged to venture out and procure a taxi, attired as a drag queen. Back at the house, Marcela awaited him, accompanied by Daniel, Maria Beatriz, and the model she needed for that very night. Desperate, Armando pleaded with Betty to pick him up.Feb 14, 2000Feb 14, 200021m 80

21mChapter 80Betty took Armando in her car. His attire prevented him from entering Ecomoda, so she drove him home, where Julia and I attempted to assist him. Hermes rose, and together they concealed Armando, but at that moment, his cell phone rang.Feb 15, 2000Feb 15, 200021m 81

20mChapter 81Betty and Julia succeeded in diverting Hermes’ attention, allowing Armando to depart for home. Patricia informed Daniel that Mario had gone to import fabrics. Meanwhile, Armando and Marcela engaged the services of Patricia Vásquez.Feb 16, 2000Feb 16, 200020m 82

22mChapter 82Armando journeyed to Panama. Bertha, unknowingly echoing Patricia's style, wore an identical dress purchased from Ecomoda, a detail that sparked a sharp irritation within her, much to the amusement of Hugo and Marcela. Meanwhile, Fredy, caught in a moment of flirtatious distraction, managed to collide with Armando’s vehicle while attempting to charm the driver.Feb 17, 2000Feb 17, 200022m 83

23mChapter 83At Daniel’s direction, Patricia commenced observing Betty, hoping to uncover the names of suppliers in New York. Betty, in turn, managed to obtain this information. She then attempted to find Armando, intending to inform him of the unfolding situation.Feb 18, 2000Feb 18, 200023m 84

21mChapter 84Betty recounted the events involving Patricia to Armando, who in turn made a call to Marcela to express his discontent. Observing the unfolding situation, he resolved to depart that very day, while Fredy worked diligently to resolve the car trouble as quickly as possible. Upon Armando's arrival, Fredy found himself unable to bring himself to disclose the details of the accident.Feb 21, 2000Feb 21, 200021m 85

23mChapter 85Consumed by anger toward Patricia, Armando fails to register the screech of metal and shattering glass – the sound of the car crash. She deflects blame with a carefully constructed display of illness. Armando is convinced the accident occurred within the confines of the apartment’s garage, unaware that Fredy has been spared.Feb 22, 2000Feb 22, 200023m 86

24mChapter 86The National Police apprehended the truck drivers. Then Charlie Zaa arrived, and a ripple of unrest spread through the barracks. Armando was stunned to comprehend the deception: the middleman had vanished, and with him, any hope of recovering the fabrics.Feb 23, 2000Feb 23, 200024m 87

22mChapter 87Failing to find a solution to the smuggling issue with the Dian, Armando asked Betty to authorize Terramoda to seize Ecomoda’s assets. He then convened a meeting with Marcela and Hugo to brief them on the situation.Feb 24, 2000Feb 24, 200022m 88

22mChapter 88In New York, Armando summarized for Marcela the supplier’s deceit. Hermes proposed to escort Armando and Betty to the notary's office for the seizure. Patricia then contacted Armando to deliver the news.Feb 25, 2000Feb 25, 200022m 89

23mChapter 89Don Hermes voiced his disapproval of Armando’s treatment of Betty, who, feeling remorseful, attempted to conceal the situation. Meanwhile, Mario pressed Patricia for an explanation regarding the pregnancy. Marcela, speaking for both Daniel and herself, asked Armando to contact Roberto and inform him of the unfolding events.Feb 28, 2000Feb 28, 200023m 90

24mChapter 90Patricia subtly orchestrates the narrative surrounding her pregnancy, guiding the perceptions of those around her. Roberto informs Armando of his intention to attend the collection's launch, a detail that stirs unease in both Armando and Mario. Meanwhile, Catalina Ángel declines Armando’s attempted call.Feb 29, 2000Feb 29, 200024m 91

23mChapter 91A certainty settled within Daniel: the child Patricia carried was his. He asked her to leave the country, having secured her a position in New York.Mar 1, 2000Mar 1, 200023m 92

23mChapter 92Mario urged Patricia to reconsider, to relinquish the child, but she met his pleas with a carefully constructed display of vulnerability, a performance that left him deeply troubled. Meanwhile, Armando meticulously discussed textiles with Claudia Helena Vásquez. Elsewhere, Bertha’s husband delivered five million pesos from Ecomoda, intended for her to purchase a vehicle.Mar 2, 2000Mar 2, 200023m 93

22mChapter 93Bertha weighed the advantages and disadvantages of liposuction against the prospect of dealing with the police, a stark contrast of personal desires and potential consequences. Meanwhile, Armando and Mario sought out Catalina, hoping she could assist them in recovering the funds owed.Mar 3, 2000Mar 3, 200022m 94

22mChapter 94Persuasion worked; Armando and Mario secured Catalina's agreement to collaborate. Claudia Helena, alongside her partner, accepted the proposed credit terms, solidifying the arrangement.Mar 6, 2000Mar 6, 200022m 95

23mChapter 95Betty obtained the loan under the company's name, and Armando requested she proceed with the embargo against Ecomoda. The promoter pleaded with Hugo to allow her to walk the runway, but he refused. Bertha made an appearance at Ecomoda following her liposuction.Mar 7, 2000Mar 7, 200023m 96

20mChapter 96"My parents will be here tomorrow," Marcela said to Armando. Concerned about the mounting debts, Armando dispatched Betty to locate a lawyer capable of enforcing the embargo. Betty and Mario then spoke with the attorney to discuss the matter.Mar 8, 2000Mar 8, 200020m 97

21mChapter 97The promoter accompanied Fredy to seek his assistance in obtaining the necessary permits for the parade. Meanwhile, Betty coordinated with the lawyers to ensure the injunction would be preventative in nature.Mar 9, 2000Mar 9, 200021m 98

22mChapter 98The women, who considered themselves unattractive, noticed Patricia at the gym, and an assumption of pregnancy took root in their minds. Subsequently, the lawyer and Nicolás initiated a claim for seizure.Mar 10, 2000Mar 10, 200022m 99

22mChapter 99With careful maneuvering, Bertha and Sofía persuaded the company to require Patricia to undergo a series of examinations, including a pregnancy test. However, Patricia was not listed as covered under the contract.Mar 13, 2000Mar 13, 200022m 100

23mChapter 100Roberto and Margarita arrived, their faces etched with worry over the unsuccessful collection. Marcela attempted to soothe their anxieties. Meanwhile, Armando and Betty pressed the bank manager to exercise caution regarding the impending embargo.Mar 14, 2000Mar 14, 200023m 101

21mChapter 101Daniel arrived at Roberto's house for the meeting. Freddy attempted to persuade Armando and Hugo to allow Jenny to join them, but Hugo refused his request. Bertha arrived home to find her husband waiting for her with the car.Mar 15, 2000Mar 15, 200021m 102

21mChapter 102Armando deftly sidestepped the meeting Roberto proposed. Meanwhile, Bertha called the laboratory, feigning the identity of Patricia to request a pregnancy test.Mar 16, 2000Mar 16, 200021m 103

21mChapter 103Margarita and Roberto arrived at Ecomoda as Dr. Sanchez and the notary public were arriving to conduct the inventory for the seizure.Mar 17, 2000Mar 17, 200021m 104

21mChapter 104Armando informed Roberto and Daniel that the men they had observed at the company were representatives from the insurance firm slated to provide coverage for Ecomoda. Roberto expressed his approval of the financial statement Betty had prepared. Meanwhile, the legal team continued their assessment of the situation.Mar 20, 2000Mar 20, 200021m 105

21mChapter 105Hugo presented his latest collection to Roberto and Margarita. During the presentation, one of the models, Claudia, openly flirted with Armando, a behavior observed by Marcela. Armando then signed the seizure order. Afterward, Claudia entered Armando’s office and kissed him, a gesture he reciprocated.Mar 21, 2000Mar 21, 200021m 106

20mChapter 106Betty slipped into Armando’s office, concealing Claudia just as Marcela entered and began a thorough search of the room. Armando, having overheard a recent phone conversation, questioned Betty about Nicolás. She explained that he was aware of Nicolás’s existence, citing their shared work at Terramoda.Mar 22, 2000Mar 22, 200020m 107

21mChapter 107Marcela demanded, with mounting fury, that Armando expel Claudia. He refused, explaining that she was the primary model for the fashion show’s launch the following day. Marcela then pleaded with him to banish Betty instead. Armando suspected Nicolás was Betty’s companion.Mar 23, 2000Mar 23, 200021m 108

23mChapter 108"Do you have a boyfriend?" Armando inquired of Betty, but she shook her head in denial. Marcela told Patricia she intended to decapitate Betty. Patricia then confronted the barracks, and Marcela intervened, striking at Betty. Armando turned to Bertha and asked if Betty had a boyfriend.Mar 24, 2000Mar 24, 200023m 109

23mChapter 109Bertha relayed Mariana’s words to Betty, as revealed in the letters, and a fresh wave of worry washed over Armando. She then reached the laboratory, where she learned the results would be dispatched that day, along with the pregnancy tests.Mar 27, 2000Mar 27, 200023m 110

23mChapter 110The envelope containing Patricia’s exam results arrived, and Gutiérrez accepted it before Bertha could even glance at it. Claudia, the model, was indulging in alcohol as she prepared for the fashion show. Mario suggested to Armando that winning Betty’s affection was a necessary step to removing Nicolás from the company.Mar 28, 2000Mar 28, 200023m 111

21mChapter 111A night of excessive drinking leads to Claudia's dismissal. Meanwhile, Bertha receives Patricia’s test results, revealing a startling truth: the pregnancy is not real. With this knowledge, she resolves to speak with Mario at the hotel. Armando, in response to Claudia's departure, contacts Jenny to fill the vacancy.Mar 29, 2000Mar 29, 200021m 112

22mChapter 112Mario and Daniel independently attempt to persuade Patricia to accept responsibility for the child, careful not to jeopardize their own positions. The two women, described as unattractive, arrive at the hotel only to be turned away by the doorman. Shortly after, Fredy appears with Jenny, creating a surprise for those at headquarters.Mar 30, 2000Mar 30, 200022m 113

23mChapter 113Much to the unexpected delight of the girls considered unattractive, Mario instructs Armando to admit Betty and her companions. The promoter, bewildered by Sofía’s letter filled with insults, stumbles on the runway, and Hugo helps her off the catwalk.Mar 31, 2000Mar 31, 200023m 114

23mChapter 114The parade concluded with resounding success. A group of women, their expressions a mixture of anticipation and apprehension, awaited Mario’s announcement regarding Patricia’s exam results. Upon learning the outcome, Patricia voiced her displeasure to Bertha, escalating the situation with threats of reporting her for facilitating access to the test. Patricia then had the difficult task of informing Mario and Daniel that she was not pregnant. Meanwhile, Nicolás and Hermes arrived at the hotel toApr 3, 2000Apr 3, 200023m 115

23mChapter 115Fredy's outings with the promoter, Aura Maria, prove to be a dangerous distraction; she ensnares him, leading to his abrupt end of the relationship with Jenny. Armando’s worry deepens when he discovers Nicolás Mora’s name and title – manager of Terramoda – on a business card.Apr 4, 2000Apr 4, 200023m 116

23mChapter 116The night dissolved into a blur for Freddy and Aura Maria, lost in the revelry of an all-night party. Meanwhile, Armando and Betty found themselves caught in the delicate tendrils of nascent affection. And within the same circle, Daniel made a pointed demand: Betty's dismissal.Apr 5, 2000Apr 5, 200023m 117

22mChapter 117Mario was on the verge of persuading Armando to fall in love with Betty. Meanwhile, Daniel reached out to Patricia, informing her of his departure at five o'clock and that he awaited his resignation letter. Patricia was composing a letter detailing Daniel’s misconduct and accusations of sexual harassment. He reacted with alarm, pleading with her to remain.Apr 6, 2000Apr 6, 200022m 118

22mChapter 118Patricia held onto the letter of resignation, a shield against Daniel. At the women’s collective, they gathered for lunch to pore over such documents. Mario informed Armando that the pursuit of Betty’s affections would commence that very evening.Apr 7, 2000Apr 7, 200022m 119

20mChapter 119Mariana reads through Betty’s letters, assuring her that her aspirations are unfolding. Bertha informs Armando that the missives foretell the fulfillment of Betty's love for Nicolás. Mario and he then make arrangements for the evening.Apr 10, 2000Apr 10, 200020m 120

22mChapter 120Nicolás met with Dr. Sanchez. Meanwhile, Betty and Armando sought refuge in a modest cafe, where Armando’s drinking quickly escalated. Eventually, Mario departed, leaving Betty and Armando in solitude.Apr 11, 200010.0Apr 11, 200022m10.0 121

19mChapter 121Armando requested Betty to dance a bolero, his movements imbued with an attempt at seduction. Fueled by continued alcohol, he confessed his fascination with her, pressing a kiss to her lips. Startled, Betty fled.Apr 12, 2000Apr 12, 200019m 122

21mChapter 122Troubled and filled with regret, Armando allowed Mario to persuade him to recount the previous night's events to Betty. Mario pledged to deliver that account to her before the end of the day.Apr 13, 2000Apr 13, 200021m 123

22mChapter 123Sofía inadvertently breaks the promoter’s cell phone. Armando, burdened by guilt over a past encounter with Betty, remains silent on the matter. Meanwhile, Patricia and Marcela mock Betty, and she happens to overhear their unkind remarks.Apr 14, 2000Apr 14, 200022m 124

24mChapter 124Following the dispute with the sponsor, Gutiérrez requests Sofía’s resignation. At Mariana’s urging, headquarters informs him that any dismissal of Sofía would result in the termination of their entire team. Marcela provides Sofía with a card for a lawyer, suggesting legal action against Efraín. Meanwhile, Armando assures Betty he will escort her home.Apr 17, 2000Apr 17, 200024m 125

24mChapter 125Escaping Patricia, Mario sought company with one of the models. Meanwhile, Armando brought Betty home and confessed his affection, a fervent kiss sealing his words.Apr 18, 2000Apr 18, 200024m 126

21mChapter 126Armando kissed Betty once more, then spoke of a connection he was involved in, cautioning her with a fervent plea: secrecy was paramount. He stressed that no one could learn of it, not even those stationed at the barracks.Apr 19, 2000Apr 19, 200021m 127

24mChapter 127Stranded with an empty fuel tank, Patricia erupted in a display of frustration, fueled by the fact that she hadn’t received her wages. Meanwhile, Armando approached Betty with a request: a loan in dollars, intended for his parents in London.Apr 20, 2000Apr 20, 200024m 128

23mChapter 128To provoke Patricia, the headquarters staff informed her that Betty’s financial concerns were nonexistent thanks to a wealthy boyfriend. Patricia relayed this information to Hugo, Marcela, and Armando. Armando reacted with incandescent fury towards Betty. Meanwhile, Betty made a formal request to the police station, pleading for them to cease any further contact regarding Nicolás.Apr 21, 2000Apr 21, 200023m 129

21mChapter 129Armando voiced his discontent with his affluent boyfriend to Betty, though she again insisted she had not been the source of the information. Mario presented Armando with a collection of small tokens of affection – cards, chocolates, and other trinkets – intended for him to give to Betty.Apr 24, 2000Apr 24, 200021m 130

21mChapter 130Daniel made his way to Ecomoda, seeking his regular monthly payment. He spoke with Betty, Armando, and Marcela. Then, he proposed to Patricia that she become his partner, suggesting they address their financial difficulties together with him and a friend. Armando and Mario left a love card for Betty, and she was deeply touched by the gesture.Apr 25, 2000Apr 25, 200021m 131

21mChapter 131Deeply appreciative of Armando’s kindness, Betty offered him a playful wink and a touch of flirtation. He requested she wait for him while he escorted her home. Mario suggested Armando attend Colorin’s cocktail party, a strategic move to divert Marcela's attention. Armando left Betty at the nightclub, instructing her to remain there until his return, as he headed to the party.Apr 26, 2000Apr 26, 200021m 132

21mChapter 132Deeply appreciative of Armando’s kindness, Betty offered him a playful wink and a touch of flirtation. He asked her to wait while he escorted her home. Mario suggested Armando attend Colorin’s cocktail party, a move to divert Marcela's attention. Armando left Betty at the nightclub, instructing her to await his return while he made his way to the party.Apr 27, 2000Apr 27, 200021m 133

22mChapter 133At the nightclub hosting the karaoke competition, Armando kissed Betty with fervent passion. The host, witnessing their evident affection, seized the moment, flooding the room with light and compelling them to sing and kiss before the assembled crowd. Armando settled the bill, then hurried Betty out. As they left, they spotted Aura Maria entering, and quickly sought refuge from her view.Apr 28, 2000Apr 28, 200022m 134

21mChapter 134Armando and Betty hurried from the nightclub, conscious of being watched. Armando, his temper simmering, did not offer Betty a farewell kiss. Meanwhile, a girl who worked at the bar made off with Nicolás’s cell phone.May 1, 2000May 1, 200021m 135

24mChapter 135"Armando is furious about the woman who vanished last night," Marcela said, her voice tight with frustration. "She left a poem on his desk." Amidst their heated discussion, Marcela inadvertently picked up the poem.May 2, 2000May 2, 200024m 136

23mChapter 136Marcela found the poem Betty had left for Armando and read it. A certainty settled within her: Armando’s lover was the one who had signed it. Betty, alarmed, pleaded with Armando to end the affair. Marcela then asked Hugo to investigate Delmira Agustini, the name scrawled at the poem's conclusion.May 3, 2000May 3, 200023m 137

23mChapter 137Hugo told Marcela that the woman Armando claimed to love was a poet, deceased since 1914. Nicolás’s friend returned his cell phone. Mario persuaded Armando to stay with Betty. Meanwhile, Marcela persisted in her inquiries, determined to uncover the identity of Armando's supposed lover.May 4, 2000May 4, 200023m 138

23mChapter 138Patricia urged Marcela to consider Armando, but Marcela refused the suggestion. That night, Armando appeared at Betty’s house and implored her to hear him out; she consented.May 5, 2000May 5, 200023m 139

23mChapter 139Armando persuaded Betty to mend their relationship, but only under the cloak of secrecy, and he kissed her. Their clandestine meeting was discovered by Román and his companions, who then jeered at Betty. Armando, enraged, became embroiled in a physical altercation with them. Afterward, Betty resolved to transform herself, to forge a new identity.May 8, 2000May 8, 200023m 140

23mChapter 140Betty resolved to alter her appearance and sought Armando’s consent to be tardy at Ecomoda. Meanwhile, Patricia chided Aura Maria for her lateness to Gutiérrez, a reprimand that, under pressure from Marcela, led to Aura Maria's dismissal. Armando then requested that Patricia assume Aura Maria’s duties at the reception desk. Betty, in the meantime, went to a boutique to purchase a dress.May 9, 2000May 9, 200023m 141

22mChapter 141Betty visited a hair salon seeking a new style.May 10, 2000May 10, 200022m 142

22mChapter 142A wave of shared understanding rippled through the barracks; they recognized Aura Maria’s plight, knowing she had been dispossessed from both home and Ecomoda. Marcela approached her, speaking softly.May 11, 2000May 11, 200022m 143

24mChapter 143At Armando’s direction, Betty informs the barracks that she is seeing Nicolás Mora. Mario then indicates to Armando that the progression should be towards intimacy with Betty. A palpable concern ripples through the barracks; they are deeply troubled by Betty's appearance and grapple with the delicate question of how to convey their apprehension to her.May 12, 2000May 12, 200024m 144

24mChapter 144The women in the barracks remain silent towards Betty, despite witnessing her unwavering belief in her own success. Patricia takes a call from Nicolás, who captivates her with practiced displays of wealth. Meanwhile, Daniel directly addresses Betty regarding her appearance.May 15, 2000May 15, 200024m 145

23mChapter 145Armando spoke with Betty, urging her to disregard the opinions of others, confessing his fondness for her earlier self. Betty informed Nicolás that they were now a couple. Meanwhile, Patricia requested a five million peso loan from Mario and Hugo; facing refusal, she contemplated seeking it from Daniel instead.May 16, 2000May 16, 200023m 146

23mChapter 146Daniel turned Patricia away, refusing her request for a loan. A few days later, Armando and Betty found themselves in a nightclub.May 17, 2000May 17, 200023m 147

22mChapter 147A chorus of voices, the residents of the barracks, burst into a cheerful rendition of "Happy Birthday" for Betty. It was Armando and Mario’s turn to orchestrate the celebration, and they offered her a kiss. Meanwhile, Sofía prepared herself for a difficult conversation with her ex-husband, hoping for a chance at reconciliation. Armando, in a playful tone, chided Betty for not mentioning her birthday.May 18, 2000May 18, 200022m 148

23mChapter 148Armando extended an invitation to Betty for a birthday celebration. Meanwhile, Marcela intervened, preventing Catalina Ángel from falling victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a $2,500 loan intended for Patricia.May 19, 2000May 19, 200023m 149

24mChapter 149The reconciliation meeting with her ex-husband ended poorly for Sofía. Nicolás, seeking to lift her spirits, called Betty to offer congratulations and an invitation to lunch, but she declined, citing plans to celebrate with her fellow soldiers. Hermes suggested to Nicolás and Julia that they organize a surprise party for Betty at their home. Meanwhile, Patricia and Marcela plotted to follow Armando that night, hoping to witness him with his mistress.May 22, 2000May 22, 200024m 150

23mChapter 150Julia reached out to Bertha, extending an invitation to celebrate Betty’s birthday. Meanwhile, Patricia acquired a car, along with a collection of hats and goggles, intending to conceal her identity as she shadowed Armando. He had agreed to collect Betty at precisely ten o'clock, after the festivities concluded.May 23, 2000May 23, 200023m 151

22mChapter 151A group of boisterous, ill-mannered guests descended upon Betty’s home for her birthday celebration.May 24, 2000May 24, 200022m 152

22mChapter 152Betty reiterated her need to depart before the clock struck ten. Marcela and Patricia, in turn, shadowed Armando, eventually finding him at the bar in the company of Mario, and later at Betty’s residence. Hermes, meanwhile, spotted Armando on a street corner, waiting for Betty.May 25, 2000May 25, 200022m 153

20mChapter 153Against the wishes of Betty and the others, Hermes ushered Armando inside. Just then, Nicolás appeared with a serenade and flowers for Betty, but she refused to admit him. Marcela and Patricia remained outside, still waiting.May 26, 2000May 26, 200020m 154

21mChapter 154The group departs the barracks, and Aura Maria leaves with Freddy. Betty asks Julia to settle Hermes before she goes out with Armando. Román and his companions spot Marcela and Patricia. They enter their vehicle, and Patricia emits a sound directed at Román. Eventually, the police arrive and take everyone into custody. Armando and Betty arrive at a nightclub.May 29, 2000May 29, 200021m 155

20mChapter 155Armando and Betty slipped away from Hermes and Julia, making their way toward a bar. Betty, with a directness that surprised him, suggested a more secluded location. Armando, readily agreeing, led her to a hotel.May 30, 2000May 30, 200020m 156

23mChapter 156Armando sought refuge from the present, and Betty readily yielded, offering a murmured apology for her persistence. Witnessing her vulnerability, Armando resolved himself, and they found intimacy. Meanwhile, Patricia skillfully navigated the complexities of the prosecutor’s office, successfully averting a difficult situation.May 31, 2000May 31, 200023m 157

22mChapter 157Betty avoids the subject of past lovers. Armando sidesteps Marcela, who awaits him at the apartment, and turns her advances away. He then clarifies to Betty the reason for his presence at Ecomoda with Marcela.Jun 1, 2000Jun 1, 200022m 158

23mChapter 158Armando admitted to Mario that Betty had affected him deeply. Betty confided in Aura Maria that she had been intimate with Nicolás. Marcela was increasingly troubled by Armando's rejection, a turn that fueled her fear of losing him entirely. Once more, Armando and Mario requested Betty to refine the report for the upcoming meeting.Jun 2, 2000Jun 2, 200023m 159

22mChapter 159Mariana relayed the details of Marcela’s inquiry to headquarters. Mario delivered a thank-you card from Armando to Betty. Patricia observed Bertha dining in the restroom.Jun 5, 2000Jun 5, 200022m 160

21mChapter 160Patricia announced to the barracks that Bertha was secreted away in the bathroom, consuming something, and they found her there. Marcela informed Patricia that the investigation’s findings indicated Betty was the only woman known to have been with Armando. They convened in a committee to plan for their subsequent gathering.Jun 6, 2000Jun 6, 200021m 161

22mChapter 161The thought of Armando’s impending marriage filled Betty with a deep unease. Nicolás spent a considerable time speaking with Patricia, who subsequently invited him out and offered him employment. Overhearing their exchange, Sandra and Mariana cautioned Betty that Patricia might very well win Nicolás’s affections.Jun 7, 2000Jun 7, 200022m 162

22mChapter 162A phone call from Betty, laced with disapproval, troubled Armando. Marcela urged him to call off the wedding. Daniel pleaded with Armando to forgo the marriage and to divide the company. Meanwhile, Betty made disparaging remarks about Patricia.Jun 8, 2000Jun 8, 200022m 163

20mChapter 163Daniel Valencia openly derided Patricia, his words echoing in the room for all to hear. He then turned to Marcela, imploring her to forgo her impending marriage to Armando, and made a public proposition: a division of the company.Jun 9, 2000Jun 9, 200020m 164

23mChapter 164"Don't go," Armando pleaded, his voice thick with desperation. But Betty’s resolve was unshakeable; she refused his entreaty outright.Jun 12, 2000Jun 12, 200023m 165

22mChapter 165A photograph prompted Armando to declare his affection for Adriana Arboleda. Shortly after, Adriana arrived at Ecomoda, where Hugo suggested she connect with Armando through Betty. Meanwhile, Patricia informed Marcela of Arboleda’s presence at Ecomoda. The news deeply wounded Betty.Jun 13, 2000Jun 13, 200022m 166

22mChapter 166A flash of anger crossed Betty's face as she witnessed Armando’s flirtatious attention directed toward Adriana Arboleda. The tension escalated when Marcela confronted Betty, and subsequently, both Betty and Armando found themselves in the midst of a tense exchange, all under the watchful gaze of Adriana.Jun 14, 2000Jun 14, 200022m 167

22mChapter 167Marcela faced Adriana, but Hugo, having discovered Adriana’s mistaken belief that she was involved with Armando, informed her that Adriana was married and had recently arrived. Catalina extended an invitation to all Ecomoda employees for the Picasso exhibition. Meanwhile, Betty remained consumed by fury toward Armando.Jun 15, 2000Jun 15, 200022m 168

23mChapter 168Armando reached out to restrain Betty, but she deflected his hand and hurried away towards the barracks, eager for the Picasso exhibition. Mario had spurred him on, and now Armando stood before the museum doors. Meanwhile, Marcela and Patricia arrived, their purpose to find him within.Jun 16, 2000Jun 16, 200023m 169

22mChapter 169Before Marcela could discover them, Armando guided Betty away from the museum, proposing a visit to Mario's apartment after assuring her of his complete lack of involvement with Adriana Arboleda.Jun 19, 2000Jun 19, 200022m 170

23mChapter 170Marcela, Patricia, and the other women from the barracks completed their viewing of the exhibition. Armando urged Betty to go to Mario’s apartment, and she consented. They shared an intimate moment.Jun 20, 2000Jun 20, 200023m 171

21mChapter 171Following their intimacy, Armando urged Betty to recount the details of her first experience. She confessed she’d been goaded into it by her friends, a consequence of a wager. A crushing wave of guilt and regret washed over Armando.Jun 21, 2000Jun 21, 200021m 172

21mChapter 172Armando visited Marcela, carefully sidestepping her advances. Her attempts at seduction only deepened the chasm between them. Marcela was deeply wounded; a painful conviction had taken root – that she was losing him. Meanwhile, Armando confided in Mario about Betty.Jun 22, 2000Jun 22, 200021m 173

20mChapter 173Aura Maria and Fredy arrive late, but Marcela, after a moment's hesitation, offers them forgiveness. Betty’s interruption of Armando and Marcela’s discussion regarding the trip proves unwelcome; she informs Armando that supplier negotiations preclude his travel. Marcela’s expression darkens with sudden anger. Cecilia Boloco arrives at Ecomoda.Jun 23, 2000Jun 23, 200020m 174

22mChapter 174Mario guided Cecilia Boloco through the aisles of Ecomoda, but her attention was snagged by Armando’s cries, rising above the din as he disputed with Marcela. He ultimately resolved to remain, intending to ease the strain on the suppliers and soothe Marcela's agitation. Shortly after, Marcela extended an invitation to Betty for lunch.Jun 26, 2000Jun 26, 200022m 175

22mChapter 175Marcela implored Betty to offer her an honest assessment of the viability of her relationship with Armando, but Betty remained stubbornly silent. Sandra then presented Betty with the package Mario had left for Armando—a collection of gifts accompanied by a letter and poems intended for Betty. With a breath held, she opened the envelope and began to read.Jun 27, 2000Jun 27, 200022m 176

22mChapter 176A wave of horror washed over Betty as she absorbed the entirety of Mario's instructions for Armando. Cecilia Boloco found her weeping, and Betty, in a sudden, fierce reaction, turned on her. Yet, almost immediately, Betty shifted, attempting to soothe Cecilia with a torrent of words detailing her own aching heart, her recent disappointments in love. Then, with a decisive movement, she repacked her belongings into the bag, and departed the office.Jun 28, 2000Jun 28, 200022m 177

20mChapter 177Betty made a copy of Mario’s letter and then passed the package back to Sandra. Sofía received a message from Efraín's lawyer and grew anxious about the house. Mario called Armando, reminding him of the package containing the instructions, and Betty overheard the exchange. Catalina found her weeping, deeply distressed, and attempted to soothe her.Jun 29, 2000Jun 29, 200020m 178

21mChapter 178Betty skirted the building housing the women’s organization, a place she clearly wished to avoid. Armando arrived at her office, but she masked her sorrow, urging him to depart with the excuse that her father was due to collect her. Catalina offered to escort her home, yet Betty declined, stating she did not wish to return to Ecomoda.Jun 30, 2000Jun 30, 200021m 179

21mChapter 179Catalina sensed a disquiet in Betty’s silence, though the friend offered no explanation. A deeper unease settled upon her when it became clear Betty intended to forgo a return to Ecomoda. The dam finally broke, and Betty began to confide in Nicolás.Jul 3, 2000Jul 3, 200021m 180

23mChapter 180Betty continued to recount the meetings, the gifts exchanged, and the plan devised by Mario and Armando to prevent Betty and Nicolás from losing control of the company.Jul 4, 2000Jul 4, 200023m 181

23mChapter 181Nicolás suggested vengeance to Betty. That evening, she recorded her thoughts in her diary, revisiting the dismissals and indignities that had marked her time in school and at university.Jul 5, 2000Jul 5, 200023m 182

21mChapter 182Catalina Ángel requested that Betty refrain from voting on the gifts until the man who had humiliated her offered an explanation. A court order arrived at Ecomoda, directing the removal of Patricia’s car. Armando placed one of the cards he had studied the previous day on Betty's desk, and she read it with a surge of anger.Jul 6, 2000Jul 6, 200021m 183

23mChapter 183Patricia’s foreclosure remained unpaid, and Armando offered no assistance. Consequently, her car was repossessed. Armando, however, extended congratulations to Betty regarding the business agreement she and Claudia Helena had finalized, inviting her to Adriana Arboleda’s launch. Betty accepted the invitation, requesting that he join her at Mario’s apartment afterward.Jul 7, 2000Jul 7, 200023m 184

23mChapter 184Armando and Betty arrived at Adriana Arboleda’s event. Betty then asked Adriana for permission to allow Nicolás to join them.Jul 10, 2000Jul 10, 200023m 185

26mChapter 185Nicolás arrived at the parade, and Betty presented him to Gisela Valcárcel, who had been invited by Hugo, as her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Patricia was encountered by Armando, who proceeded to make her presence unpleasant throughout the event. Betty bid farewell to Armando, who appeared visibly shaken upon learning of her departure with Nicolás.Jul 11, 2000Jul 11, 200026m 186

23mChapter 186Patricia offered an introduction to Nicolás, suggesting they convene the following day. She then presented him to Armando. Betty, with a swift maneuver, extricated herself from Armando's company and departed with Nicolás. She then asked Nicolás to procure a car for them the next day.Jul 12, 2000Jul 12, 200023m 187

23mChapter 187Armando recounted the encounter with Nicolás Mora to Betty, voicing his displeasure. She responded with a calm smile, her demeanor unperturbed. Later, Armando confided in Mario, remarking on Betty’s peculiar habit of seemingly overhearing conversations from the other side of a closed door.Jul 13, 2000Jul 13, 200023m 188

23mChapter 188Armando penned a card for Betty, but she received it with little enthusiasm. Nicolás invited Betty to a car dealership to view the Mercedes they planned to purchase.Jul 14, 2000Jul 14, 200023m 189

23mChapter 189Betty and Nicolás acquired a Mercedes-Benz, and Nicolás drove her to Ecomoda. The entire headquarters – Marcela, Patricia, and everyone else – observed their arrival. Armando, stung by the situation, voiced his displeasure to Betty regarding lunch with Nicolás; she countered by reminding him that he himself had conceived the strategy. Patricia took Nicolás’s card, intending to reach out.Jul 17, 2000Jul 17, 200023m 190

23mChapter 190A flicker of unease crossed Hermes' face as he observed Nicolás within the Mercedes-Benz. Betty declined Armando’s offer to escort her. Nicolás, catching sight of the vehicle, offered a few words of playful flirtation to the driver. The sight of Nicolás collecting Betty left Armando and Mario visibly stunned.Jul 18, 2000Jul 18, 200023m 191

21mChapter 191Armando trailed Betty, observing as she and Nicolás crossed the threshold of the house. He reached for her on the phone, but she deflected his call. Hermes and Julia voiced their discontent with the vehicle to Betty, who in turn informed Nicolás that she would reveal her knowledge of his designs the following day. Meanwhile, Marcela made a renewed effort to persuade Armando to marry her.Jul 19, 2000Jul 19, 200021m 192

22mChapter 192Marcela endured another rejection from Armando, the sting of his refusal compounded by the unsettling notion that his affections lay elsewhere. Nightmares plagued Armando, vivid replays of the accident and the presence of Nicolás. Meanwhile, Betty escorted Nicolás to a clothing store, arriving at Ecomoda behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz.Jul 20, 2000Jul 20, 200022m 193

20mChapter 193A collective sense of wonder rippled through the Ecomoda department as Betty glided in, a guest of the Mercedes-Benz. Armando, intrigued, inquired about her arrival, and she readily admitted that Terramoda had been the purchaser of the vehicle.Jul 21, 2000Jul 21, 200020m 194

21mChapter 194Betty skillfully steered clear of any mention of their connection, but Marcela’s arrival broke the quiet. Daniel turned his attention to Betty, questioning her about her boyfriend’s vehicle, yet she met his gaze with unwavering resolve.Jul 24, 2000Jul 24, 200021m 195

21mChapter 195Betty drove her friends to lunch at the Lenoir, the sleek Mercedes-Benz a familiar sight. Armando and Mario were unexpectedly with a client, a detail that elicited surprised glances from the group.Jul 25, 2000Jul 25, 200021m 196

23mChapter 196Betty ordered lobster and champagne for the barracks. Daniel informed Marcela that they would request her capital be withdrawn from Ecomoda during the meeting. Armando suspected Betty was motivated by revenge.Jul 26, 2000Jul 26, 200023m 197

22mChapter 197A disquieting suspicion began to settle over Armando: Betty seemed to be enacting some form of retribution against him. Meanwhile, Marcela confided in Patricia her intention to uncover every detail concerning Terramoda and Betty’s companion. Elsewhere, Mario inquired of Sandra whether anyone had removed the green package he'd left on a desk.Jul 27, 2000Jul 27, 200022m 198

23mChapter 198Fear tightened Sandra’s voice as she told Mario someone had taken the package. Meanwhile, Armando penned a note to Betty, which she read before discarding it. He then requested a meeting that evening, but she declined, citing plans with friends.Jul 28, 2000Jul 28, 200023m 199

21mChapter 199"I'm meeting Nicolás Mora tonight," Patricia said to Marcela.Jul 31, 2000Jul 31, 200021m 200

23mChapter 200As Betty departed with Armando, a memory surfaced: Nicolás had taken the Mercedes-Benz. A wave of humiliation washed over her as Armando greeted the others, offering no introduction for her. Nicolás then collected Patricia, and they made their way to the Lenoir. Soon after, Betty began drinking vodka straight.Aug 1, 2000Aug 1, 200023m 201

22mChapter 201Betty attempted to entice Armando, but he resisted her advances, unwilling to accept physical contact. The arrival of Patricia and Nicolás at the Lenoir did little to ease the tension; nonetheless, she began to weave a similar spell around him.Aug 2, 2000Aug 2, 200022m 202

23mChapter 202Armando found the phone number Betty had dialed, lingering on the bathroom counter.Aug 3, 2000Aug 3, 200023m 203

23mChapter 203Patricia invited Nicolás to her apartment, but he was overcome with a sudden fear and offered a hasty farewell. Betty gave Nicolás permission to obtain a credit card. Meanwhile, Armando penned a card for Betty.Aug 4, 2000Aug 4, 200023m 204

21mChapter 204Armando recounted his nightmare to Mario, a disturbing dream featuring Betty. A friend of Marcela’s, having witnessed Armando’s recent encounter with Betty, felt compelled to inform Marcela. Following this, Armando sought out Betty and asked her directly if she still held feelings for him.Aug 7, 2000Aug 7, 200021m 205

22mChapter 205"You said," Betty reminded Armando, "that as soon as the meeting concludes, you would dissolve your marriage to Marcela." Daniel Valencia addressed Marcela, stating that he would sell his shares following the meeting. Meanwhile, Marcela turned to Armando and inquired about the events of the previous night.Aug 8, 2000Aug 8, 200022m 206

22mChapter 206Marcela informed Armando of Daniel’s plan to divest his Ecomoda shares. A call to headquarters confirmed that Patricia had dined with Nicolás Mora the previous evening. Headquarters determined to relay this information to Betty.Aug 9, 2000Aug 9, 200022m 207

22mChapter 207Betty’s voice, sharp with fury, sliced through the phone as she berated Nicolás, her anger directed squarely at Patricia. The conversation drifted, carried on the air, to Armando and Mario, who happened to be within earshot. Nicolás, visibly affected, tendered his resignation as manager. Armando, fueled by jealousy, then turned his complaints back on Betty. Meanwhile, Patricia, seeking an opportunity, pleaded with Hugo to take her on as a model, only to be met with a cruel mockery.Aug 10, 2000Aug 10, 200022m 208

21mChapter 208Through her legal counsel, Sofía orchestrates Efraín's arrest. Jenny creates a disturbance for Sofía, culminating in her disrobing in the hallway, exposed to all present. Meanwhile, Nicolás arrives at Ecomoda to collect Betty.Aug 11, 2000Aug 11, 200021m 209

20mChapter 209Nicolás arrived at Ecomoda to collect Betty, who was departing with Patricia. A sudden agitation seized him, and he summoned a taxi. Meanwhile, Armando shadowed Betty and Nicolás as they made their way to the Lenoir.Aug 14, 2000Aug 14, 200020m 210

21mChapter 210Armando kept pace with Betty and Nicolás. Betty, before allowing Nicolás to see Patricia, made it clear he was not to give her any money.Aug 15, 2000Aug 15, 200021m 211

21mChapter 211As Nicolás left for Patricia's, Armando arrived in a state of furious agitation, venting his jealousy to Betty. The tirade continued until Hermes intervened, prompting Armando to take his leave. Patricia then invited Nicolás to her apartment, displaying the documents related to the car seizure, and he pledged his assistance.Aug 16, 2000Aug 16, 200021m 212

21mChapter 212Nicolás recounted the kiss with Patricia to Betty, who cautioned him to proceed with care. Armando and Marcela returned home together from Ecomoda, and Betty learned that the closing on their shared apartment had finally been completed. Catalina soothed her anxieties.Aug 17, 2000Aug 17, 200021m 213

22mChapter 213Armando recounted to Mario the events of the previous night concerning Betty.Aug 18, 2000Aug 18, 200022m 214

23mChapter 214Armando penned a card to Betty, composing his sentiments without recourse to Mario. Inside, he wrote of her being the finest part of his existence, and that his affections for Marcela had entirely faded.Aug 21, 2000Aug 21, 200023m 215

21mChapter 215Margarita accompanied Armando and Marcela on a visit to Ecomoda. There, Hugo suggested that Marcela try on the wedding dress.Aug 22, 2000Aug 22, 200021m 216

21mChapter 216Sofía went to see Efraín at the prosecutor's office. Meanwhile, Betty encountered Marcela, radiant in her wedding gown.Aug 23, 2000Aug 23, 200021m 217

22mChapter 217Armando found himself at Alicita’s, the usual gathering place for the group, a space populated by those who felt unseen and overlooked, along with Hugo. Patricia was there, anticipating Nicolás’ arrival. Without preamble, Armando launched into a cutting remark directed at Nicolás.Aug 24, 2000Aug 24, 200022m 218

22mChapter 218The altercation culminated in Armando striking Nicolás, leaving him with serious injuries. Betty intervened, delivering a kick that separated the combatants. Afterward, Patricia urged Nicolás to return home, offering to tend to his wound.Aug 25, 2000Aug 25, 200022m 219

22mChapter 219Patricia, observing Nicolás’s lack of funds, deftly extricated him by securing a promise for the check's delivery the following day. Meanwhile, Mario compelled Armando to offer an apology to Betty, demanding he also pen a letter of amends.Aug 28, 2000Aug 28, 200022m 220

23mChapter 220Marcela insisted Gutiérrez replace Aura Maria with Bertha. Rafael, Inesita’s husband, materialized after two decades of absence. Armando apologized to Betty, confessing his actions stemmed from jealousy and promising to reveal everything following the meeting. Betty remained unconvinced.Aug 29, 2000Aug 29, 200023m 221

22mChapter 221Betty presented Armando and Mario with the true financial statement, and their expressions revealed deep concern. She assured them she would provide the altered version later that evening. Catalina suggested to Betty that they travel to the United States together. Meanwhile, Marcela voiced her displeasure to Betty regarding the slap.Aug 30, 2000Aug 30, 200022m 222

26mChapter 222Tears welled in Betty’s eyes as she pleaded with Catalina to take her. Daniel produced the Chamber of Commerce documents, pointing out Betty's name as the registered owner of Terramoda. She offered a defense, but Roberto intervened, ending the escalating argument. Meanwhile, Patricia turned to Nicolás, requesting the funds for that very night.Aug 31, 2000Aug 31, 200026m 223

22mChapter 223"You let her slap me," Marcela said to Armando, a note of hurt in her voice. He offered a defense, speaking in her favor. Betty confirmed her plans to journey to Catalina. Armando pressed Betty repeatedly to resolve the matter.Sep 1, 2000Sep 1, 200022m 224

20mChapter 224"Please believe me, Betty," Armando pleaded, his voice thick with earnestness. She yielded to the sincerity in his eyes and offered him a kiss.Sep 4, 2000Sep 4, 200020m 225

21mChapter 225Betty permits Nicolás to join in with Patricia's game, cautioning him to be mindful of his wallet. Daniel extends an invitation to Patricia, offering her the company of one of his acquaintances.Sep 5, 2000Sep 5, 200021m 226

20mChapter 226Patricia presented Daniel’s friend as her boyfriend. Armando informed Marcela that he was unable to visit her apartment, citing a work obligation at Ecomoda with Betty. Daniel’s friend then explained that Ecomoda was heavily indebted to the banks.Sep 6, 2000Sep 6, 200020m 227

22mChapter 227Armando reached Ecomoda, and Betty pressed the altered report into his hand. He confessed his love for her once more, and they shared a kiss. Betty offered a farewell, a silent acknowledgment that it would be their final one. Armando allowed himself to admit the truth: he was in love. Nicolás left the checkbook in the vehicle before joining Patricia.Sep 7, 2000Sep 7, 200022m 228

21mChapter 228Inesita and Rafael discussed the two decades that had passed between them, and he asked for her forgiveness, a chance to be heard. Patricia pressed Nicolás about the check, but first ensured he was asleep and shared an intimate moment with him. Betty informed Hermes of her decision to resign from Ecomoda.Sep 8, 2000Sep 8, 200021m 229

20mChapter 229Betty made the announcement to her family that she would be departing Ecomoda the following day, transferring the vehicle to Terramoda. Nicolás left Patricia’s residence without providing her with the six million. Armando resolved, with a quiet certainty, to never marry Marcela.Sep 11, 2000Sep 11, 200020m 230

22mChapter 230Betty requested Nicolás wash the Mercedes-Benz, needing it ready for delivery. Patricia attempted to reach Nicolás, but he instead directed her to Betty's phone. Rafael maintained his meetings with Inesita. Olarte delivered the Chamber of Commerce report to Daniel, confirming that Ecomoda was slated for seizure by Terramoda.Sep 12, 2000Sep 12, 200022m 231

23mChapter 231The words drifted to Betty as she passed, a casual exchange between Armando and Mario. She understood, with a sudden, sharp clarity, that they were discussing a journey for her – a trip overseas orchestrated so Armando might marry Marcela.Sep 13, 2000Sep 13, 200023m 232

20mChapter 232"Armando isn't certain he's ready for marriage," Marcela confided in Margarita.Sep 14, 2000Sep 14, 200020m 233

20mChapter 233Nicolás arrived at Ecomoda to return Betty’s car. Patricia, knowing its location, went downstairs to retrieve it. Nicolás departed. Betty entered the meeting room, carrying a stack of folders. Armando and Mario opened them, their eyes falling upon the letter detailing how to win Betty's favor.Sep 15, 2000Sep 15, 200020m 234

20mChapter 234Betty laid the balance sheet and accompanying correspondence before the board, unveiling the truth surrounding Ecomoda. A tense confrontation ensued between Daniel and Armando, while Marcela wept. Armando then recounted in detail the arduous process of establishing Terramoda. The revelation that Betty was the owner of Ecomoda sparked panic in both Daniel and Marcela.Sep 18, 20007.0Sep 18, 200020m7.0 235

20mChapter 235Betty submitted her resignation, returning the company’s assets and the vehicle to its owners. Roberto requested Armando’s departure as well, and he complied. However, he refused Daniel’s suggestion to dissolve the business. Seeking Betty, Armando found her and, in the midst of an embrace, was interrupted by the arrival of Marcela.Sep 19, 2000Sep 19, 200020m 236

21mChapter 236Marcela directed Armando back toward the conference room. Betty bid farewell to her companions, and Marcela insisted she display the cards Armando carried in her purse. Marcela examined several of them, along with Mario’s written instructions.Sep 20, 2000Sep 20, 200021m 237

22mChapter 237"I never wish to see you again," Roberto said to Armando, his voice flat. Catalina reached out to Betty, informing her that she would be waiting for her at the airport. Armando, in turn, called Betty, but she refused to speak with him. He resolved then to find her.Sep 21, 2000Sep 21, 200022m 238

20mChapter 238Marcela displayed the cards and the letter from Armando, which Betty had taken, to Margarita. The two women then spoke about Armando's connection to Betty.Sep 22, 2000Sep 22, 200020m 239

21mChapter 239A wave of disbelief washed over Patricia as Marcela revealed Nicolás’s impoverished state. Meanwhile, Armando set out to collect Betty, only to find she had already departed for the airport. In Cartagena, Betty, accompanied by Catalina, was immediately captivated by the vastness of the sea. A phone call from Marcela then interrupted Catalina's travels on her cell phone.Sep 25, 2000Sep 25, 200021m 240

22mChapter 240Betty attempted to broach the subject of the Ecomoda incident with Catalina, but Catalina urged her to embrace the journey as an opportunity for complete detachment. Patricia received news that her vehicle would be repossessed.Sep 26, 2000Sep 26, 200022m 241

22mChapter 241Betty went with Catalina to a gathering of the club’s ladies at the fishing club, where she met Michel, a friend of Catalina’s from France. Marcela confided in Patricia, and Bertha’s son was born. Elsewhere, Armando sought solace in the bottom of a bar.Sep 27, 2000Sep 27, 200022m 242

22mChapter 242Betty politely refused Catalina and Michel's invitation to go out, choosing instead to spend the evening in solitude, exploring the hotel's quiet corridors. She walked to the ocean and, for the first time, reached out to touch the water. Meanwhile, Armando sat alone at a bar, lost in thought about Betty.Sep 28, 2000Sep 28, 200022m 243

21mChapter 243Betty will remain with Catalina. Armando is insistent that Julia reveal Betty's location to him.Sep 29, 2000Sep 29, 200021m 244

22mChapter 244Betty persisted in recounting her sorrow to Catalina, detailing the entirety of her misfortune. Marcela pressed Armando for his thoughts on the marriage, but he ultimately decided against reconciliation. Meanwhile, Roberto and Margarita arrived at Ecomoda, where they met with the lawyers and Daniel, concluding that Betty's presence was necessary for the proceedings.Oct 2, 2000Oct 2, 200022m 245

20mChapter 245"We need you at Ecomoda tomorrow," Julia said to Betty, asking her to relay the message to Nicolás. Catalina and Betty greeted Tais warmly upon her arrival at the hotel, making plans to go out together that evening. Catalina then suggested Betty accept a dress from her, on loan.Oct 3, 2000Oct 3, 200020m 246

23mChapter 246Catalina persuaded Betty to wear one of her dresses and arrange her hair, and together they joined Chica da Silva, Michel, and Ornela at the English army cocktail party. Throughout the event, Betty felt a profound sense of isolation and disorientation. Meanwhile, Marcela inquired of Armando whether he had fallen in love with Betty.Oct 4, 2000Oct 4, 200023m 247

24mChapter 247Armando confessed to Marcela that he had fallen in love with Betty. Tais offered Betty counsel on navigating her sorrow. Betty and Catalina attended the arrival of the Gloria, a vessel greeted by the President of the Republic.Oct 5, 2000Oct 5, 200024m 248

23mChapter 248Betty encountered the Gloria Ship. Nicolás Mora arrived for the meeting representing her, but his proposed replacement was met with universal rejection. Patricia launched a barrage of questions at him, while Armando pleaded with Nicolás to convey to Betty the depth of his need for her. Later, Catalina and Betty went together to a clothing store to select garments.Oct 6, 2000Oct 6, 200023m 249

21mChapter 249Nicolás recounted the details of Terramoda and Ecomoda to Julia, and the legal difficulties Betty was facing. Catalina purchased Betty some garments and accompanied her to the hairdresser, insisting on being the only one permitted to remove her cape. Michel was taken aback by Betty’s transformation.Oct 9, 2000Oct 9, 200021m 250

21mChapter 250Michel finds himself deeply impressed by the transformation in Betty. Later, Betty engages in conversation with Franco de Vita. Catalina persuades her to join the festivities of Tais’s bachelorette party that very night. Meanwhile, Armando continues his calls to Julia, yet she remains stubbornly tight-lipped about her whereabouts.Oct 10, 2000Oct 10, 200021m 251

23mChapter 251Catalina and her companions persuaded Betty to take a taxi to a farewell party for Tais. Meanwhile, Marcela attempted to explain her illogical affection for Betty to Armando, though he remained unresponsive. Michel extended an invitation to Betty to spend some time with him at the coast.Oct 11, 2000Oct 11, 200023m 252

23mChapter 252Michel joined Betty and requested a meeting for the following day. Armando, still intoxicated at the bar, was removed and taken home by taxi. The board reconvened, anticipating Betty’s arrival. Nicolás arrived, maneuvering past Patricia to enter the meeting room.Oct 12, 2000Oct 12, 200023m 253

22mChapter 253Nicolás remained tight-lipped about Betty's whereabouts, instructing them to wait for her arrival. Patricia, predictably, stirred up more trouble regarding Nicolás. Betty then requested that Nicolás have the lawyers dispatched to Ecomoda to arrange the seizure.Oct 13, 2000Oct 13, 200022m 254

21mChapter 254Margarita implored Armando to secure the return of Marcela and her business. Nicolás contacted the lawyers, only to be informed that the trade embargo remained in effect, insurmountable.Oct 16, 2000Oct 16, 200021m 255

25mChapter 255Catalina invited Betty to return to the salon for a fresh transformation.Oct 17, 2000Oct 17, 200025m 256

23mChapter 256Michel reassured Betty that he was well and genuinely desired an evening with her, not merely to oblige Catalina. Meanwhile, Armando reached out to Julia, who then connected her with Nicolás. He relayed the news that the court had ruled in Betty's favor. The information sparked a wave of alarm among Armando, Mario, Margarita, and Marcela.Oct 18, 2000Oct 18, 200023m 257

23mChapter 257Armando stumbled into the bar, heavily intoxicated, and provoked a fight with a group of rough-looking men. The altercation left him with serious injuries. Meanwhile, Michel engaged Betty in playful conversation, his attention clearly drawn to her.Oct 19, 2000Oct 19, 200023m 258

22mChapter 258Michel attempted a kiss, but Betty recoiled and fled. At the bar, Marcela found Armando and escorted him back to her apartment. Later, Betty voiced her displeasure to Catalina, expressing frustration at being left alone with Michel.Oct 20, 2000Oct 20, 200022m 259

21mChapter 259Roberto requested the board secure legal counsel specializing in criminal matters, to initiate a lawsuit against Betty. Meanwhile, Catalina accompanied Betty to Liliana Teherassi's atelier, where she selected a dress.Oct 23, 2000Oct 23, 200021m 260

20mChapter 260Cecilia offered Betty her congratulations on the shift. Armando reached out to Julia, who in turn voiced her displeasure at his actions toward Betty, firmly instructing him to cease all contact. Meanwhile, Nicolás made a renewed effort to persuade the lawyers to halt the proceedings.Oct 24, 2000Oct 24, 200020m 261

24mChapter 261Michel sought Betty's forgiveness for the impulsive kiss he had offered. Armando voiced his support for Marcela. The headquarters requested authorization to view the coronation ceremony in the conference room. Michel then proceeded to the hotel to collect Betty.Oct 25, 2000Oct 25, 200024m 262

23mChapter 262Michel escorted Betty to the coronation, both of them meticulously dressed. At headquarters, Marcela, Patricia, and the Pinzón family observed the crowning. Armando glimpsed Betty on television and felt a sudden disorientation, as if he were losing his mind. He impulsively discarded her photograph in the wastebasket.Oct 26, 2000Oct 26, 200023m 263

20mChapter 263In Cartagena, Betty strolled with Michel, offering a silent farewell to the ocean. Meanwhile, Armando sought absolution from Marcela. Later, he went to Betty’s home, where he declared to Hermes that she had stolen his company.Oct 27, 2000Oct 27, 200020m 264

21mChapter 264Catalina brought Betty to the Rosario Islands for a ceremony of reconciliation with Armando, a ritual to be completed before their return to Bogotá. Meanwhile, Roberto arrived at Ecomoda in the company of the lawyers.Oct 30, 2000Oct 30, 200021m 265

21mChapter 265Roberto and Hermes conversed, ultimately arriving at a mutually beneficial arrangement.Oct 31, 2000Oct 31, 200021m 266

21mChapter 266Roberto assured the board that Betty harbored no designs on the company's assets, and that he would be present that afternoon to address the situation. Just then, Betty’s legal representatives arrived at the meeting and arranged for a discussion with her to take place the following day.Nov 1, 2000Nov 1, 200021m 267

21mChapter 267Taken aback by Betty’s transformation, Hermes rebukes her sharply, insisting she define Ecomoda with a clear identity. Attorney Santamaría then lays before the board a drastic remedy: a collective liquidation of personal assets to preserve the company. The proposal is met with immediate and vehement objection from all present.Nov 2, 2000Nov 2, 200021m 268

23mChapter 268Attorney Santamaría urged them all to remain loyal to Betty, believing it was the only way to preserve the company’s future, and after much deliberation, they finally reached an agreement. Betty then learned that her mother had read her diary. The board now faces the difficult task of deciding who will be permitted to speak with Betty regarding the newly established terms.Nov 3, 2000Nov 3, 200023m 269

23mChapter 269Roberto resolved to speak with Betty himself. Afterward, Betty voiced her discontent to Julia regarding the diary. Santamaría then cancelled the scheduled meeting with Betty and her legal counsel. Following this, Roberto made a phone call to Betty.Nov 6, 2000Nov 6, 200023m 270

25mChapter 270Betty agreed to speak with Roberto before the meeting at Ecomoda. She met Catalina, and together they went to an optician’s, where Betty had her glasses adjusted. Finally, she arrived at Ecomoda.Nov 7, 2000Nov 7, 200025m 271

20mChapter 271Betty’s arrival at Ecomoda elicited a ripple of surprise from everyone present – the headquarters staff, Patricia, and Marcela alike. Bertha resumed her duties, taking her baby with her. Roberto then made a plea, asking Betty to relinquish control of the company to him, requesting she maintain leadership until the current difficulties were resolved.Nov 8, 200010.0Nov 8, 200020m10.0 272

23mChapter 272Roberto urged everyone to carefully consider the situation with Betty, a course of action that ultimately led her to retain legal counsel. This development surprised Armando and the rest. The lawyers subsequently informed the board that Betty was to remain in her position as head of Ecomoda.Nov 9, 2000Nov 9, 200023m 273

23mChapter 273Betty met Daniel and Marcela’s hostility with a steady gaze, but lawyer Santamaría persuaded them that Betty was the right person to lead the company. Roberto then asked Betty to accept this responsibility.Nov 10, 2000Nov 10, 200023m 274

22mChapter 274Betty insisted that Marcela remain with Ecomoda, stipulating that Nicolás Mora be hired as a prerequisite for her acceptance of the role. As Hugo arrived at Ecomoda, Patricia informed him that they were awaiting his presence in the boardroom.Nov 13, 2000Nov 13, 200022m 275

23mChapter 275Hugo entered the boardroom, a wave of apprehension washing over him as he spotted Betty. The news of his appointment as president, however, only deepened his unease, and he felt an immediate urge to resign. Roberto’s voice cut through the tension, calming the room before he announced Hermes as the company's new accountant. Armando and Mario formally relinquished their positions to Betty. Gutiérrez then made the announcement to the assembled employees, confirming Betty’s new role.Nov 14, 2000Nov 14, 200023m 276

20mChapter 276Patricia erupted during the board meeting, her disapproval of Betty’s appointment unmistakable. Afterward, Betty sought out Marcela, but the latter remained aloof, as she often did. "I have no desire for involvement with Armando," Betty stated plainly. Meanwhile, Hugo announced to Jenny, within earshot of Betty and the headquarters staff, that she was being rehired.Nov 15, 2000Nov 15, 200020m 277

21mChapter 277Betty brought Jenny back into the fold. Headquarters extended an invitation to Betty for a celebratory night at a nightclub, a detail that reached Armando’s ears. He relayed the information to Freddy, suggesting they share a drink. Meanwhile, Margarita, Marcela, and Patricia made plans for dinner. Later, Betty contacted Nicolás, informing him of her decision to appoint him Financial Vice President.Nov 16, 2000Nov 16, 200021m 278

21mChapter 278Within the confines of the barracks, pressure mounted on Betty to divulge Ecomoda’s secret, yet she remained steadfast in her refusal. Meanwhile, at a dimly lit bar, Armando proposed a drink to Freddy. He then asked Freddy to discreetly ascertain the address of the nightclub that housed the barracks.Nov 17, 2000Nov 17, 200021m 279

23mChapter 279The club's dim light caught Freddy's eye as he entered, and he saw Aura Maria dancing with a stranger. Moments later, Armando arrived, seeking out Betty for a word, but she attempted to slip away. Yet, a sense of obligation held her there, and they spoke. He confessed his love for her.Nov 20, 2000Nov 20, 200023m 280

22mChapter 280Armando’s entreaties fell on deaf ears; Betty refused him and departed, stating she harbored no belief in his words. Marcela observed Armando with growing concern regarding his demeanor. Soon after, Hermes, Betty, and Nicolás departed for the court date, joining the lawyers and Armando.Nov 21, 2000Nov 21, 200022m 281

22mChapter 281Patricia’s journey to Ecomoda requires a bus ride. Meanwhile, in the courtroom, Betty and Armando find themselves in opposition, yet both are striving toward a resolution.Nov 22, 2000Nov 22, 200022m 282

22mChapter 282Armando requested permission from Betty to utilize an office space within Ecomoda for his work on the recovery project.Nov 23, 2000Nov 23, 200022m 283

22mChapter 283Hermes favors retaining Betty’s former office. Armando confides in Mario that he has abandoned all hope regarding Betty. Alone with Marcela before the committee meeting, Betty clashes with her over the impending eviction from the barracks.Nov 24, 2000Nov 24, 200022m 284

22mChapter 284Betty resolved to address the shortcomings of the barracks and Patricia with a formal reprimand and appropriate consequences, though she would not terminate their employment. She convened a committee for this purpose, inviting Mario and Armando to participate.Nov 27, 2000Nov 27, 200022m 285

22mChapter 285Armando and Mario put forward the idea of franchising Ecomoda throughout South and Central America, and Betty readily agrees. She then proposes a shift in focus: to create designs specifically for women who feel overlooked, and tasks Hugo with designing for those living in the military barracks.Nov 28, 2000Nov 28, 200022m 286

23mChapter 286The board approved Betty’s proposal. Patricia assumed the role of Marcela’s secretary, while Aura Maria became Betty’s. Mariana transferred to the reception desk.Nov 29, 2000Nov 29, 200023m 287

21mChapter 287Betty entrusted Armando’s effects, along with the bag holding his cards, to Freddy.Nov 30, 2000Nov 30, 200021m 288

21mChapter 288A familiar pang of jealousy tightened in Marcela's chest. Betty and Nicolás were at a car dealership, considering a purchase. Hugo had sent Inesita to the offices to take measurements for her new wardrobe, a request that drew murmurs of disapproval from some. Meanwhile, Sandra discovered the folder containing Mario and Armando’s letter.Dec 1, 2000Dec 1, 200021m 289

20mChapter 289The men in the barracks read Armando’s letter, a shadow of apprehension falling over them as they considered the possibilities it suggested. Meanwhile, Betty acquired a car.Dec 4, 2000Dec 4, 200020m 290

21mChapter 290Betty and Armando parted company. Betty inquired about the schedule for garbage collection.Dec 5, 2000Dec 5, 200021m 291

20mChapter 291Armando went to retrieve the bag, pausing to prevent the employees from removing the refuse.Dec 6, 2000Dec 6, 200020m 292

20mChapter 292Marcela and Betty spoke at length about the agreement, and Betty offered her explanation. Elsewhere, Armando secreted the bag away in his office. The following day, Daniel extended an invitation to lunch for Betty. Meanwhile, Nicolás confronted Daniel, speaking in defense of Patricia.Dec 7, 2000Dec 7, 200020m 293

22mChapter 293Betty pulled up to Ecomoda in the new car. She gathered the headquarters team in the meeting room, intending to explain the conversation she'd had in the restroom. Confessions hung in the air, and Betty began to prepare herself to reveal everything.Dec 8, 2000Dec 8, 200022m 294

22mChapter 294Betty relayed the information to headquarters, requesting strict confidentiality. Upon arriving at the Ecomoda committee, Catalina Ángel announced that she had advised Betty on her recent transition.Dec 11, 2000Dec 11, 200022m 295

23mChapter 295Armando made the announcement of his trip to the committee. Marcela requested that Catalina speak with someone. Catalina then confided in Betty about Michel.Dec 12, 2000Dec 12, 200023m 296

21mChapter 296Catalina met Marcela’s gaze and declared her unwavering support for Betty. Meanwhile, Patricia requested a salary increase from Betty, only to be met with a refusal.Dec 13, 2000Dec 13, 200021m 297

22mChapter 297Nicolás entrusted his cell phone to Patricia. Meanwhile, Betty recounted her recent journey to Cartagena and her encounters with Michel to anyone who would listen; Mariana absorbed her letters. Betty then arrived at the restaurant for her scheduled meeting with Daniel.Dec 14, 2000Dec 14, 200022m 298

24mChapter 298Betty met Daniel’s advance with a firm refusal. She held him at bay, denying him further progress. Outside the restaurant, Armando waited, and his presence ignited a scene of simmering jealousy.Dec 15, 2000Dec 15, 200024m 299

23mChapter 299The counselor arrived at Ecomoda with the task of revitalizing the headquarters. Betty discovered Patricia in possession of Nicolás’s cell phone. Patricia erupted in anger, demanding Betty remain with her as she prepared to leave.Dec 18, 2000Dec 18, 200023m 300

20mChapter 300Betty chided Nicolás for lending Patricia his cell phone. A month later, Nicolás appeared with Patricia’s car. Armando arrived at Ecomoda.Dec 19, 2000Dec 19, 200020m 301

20mChapter 301Armando entered Betty's office and presented his travel report with a chilling detachment, leaving her utterly perplexed.Dec 20, 2000Dec 20, 200020m 302

20mChapter 302Armando offered the Venezuelan woman a playful greeting, and the other soldiers in the barracks whispered that it was a love affair from Caracas. They decided to observe her closely.Dec 21, 2000Dec 21, 200020m 303

21mChapter 303Armando found Patricia and Bertha observing him, along with the Venezuelan woman. Later, Betty rebuked Aura Maria for her own clandestine watching.Dec 22, 2000Dec 22, 200021m 304

22mChapter 304As dusk settled, the residents of the barracks made their way to the garage, preparing for the evening ahead. Alejandra turned to Armando, a hopeful expression on her face, and asked him to introduce her to Betty.Dec 25, 2000Dec 25, 200022m 305

20mChapter 305Catalina greeted the visitors from abroad, conducting interviews with them for the news program before the parade commenced. Marcela arrived at Ecomoda in a state of agitation, finding Patricia on the verge of departing with Nicolás.Dec 26, 2000Dec 26, 200020m 306

21mChapter 306Armando arrived with Alejandra and found Betty waiting. He learned from Claudia Helena, who was discussing matters of France, that Betty had recently been in Cartagena.Dec 27, 2000Dec 27, 200021m 307

21mChapter 307Hugo announced his intention to resign to the assembled reporters. Shortly after, Kike Santander made an appearance.Dec 28, 2000Dec 28, 200021m 308

19mChapter 308Betty suggested Armando present the fashion show, but he demurred, insisting that the responsibility rightfully belonged to her, as the collection was hers.Dec 29, 2000Dec 29, 200019m 309

19mChapter 309Marcela shrinks from view whenever she encounters Armando with the Venezuelan woman. Hugo then announces a surprise.Jan 1, 2001Jan 1, 200119m 310

21mChapter 310As the parade concluded, Mario Duarte appeared at its close. Chilean television crews interviewed those within the barracks, and Freddy thwarted Aura Maria’s scheme involving a Chilean. Catalina approached Betty, who was visibly distressed.Jan 2, 2001Jan 2, 200121m 311

23mChapter 311Betty confided in Catalina that she was deeply wounded by Armando’s behavior, as if he had abandoned her for another woman. He had taken this Venezuelan woman to a hotel, promising to resolve his difficulties with Marcela. Marcela had received them at the house, the couple's belongings scattered in the living room. Armando then attempted to persuade her to end their relationship amicably.Jan 3, 2001Jan 3, 200123m 312

20mChapter 312"I'll have some time to myself," Armando said to Marcela. She released him, and tears followed. Back at the barracks, they instructed Bertha to observe Marcela, to learn the details of their conversations with Patricia.Jan 4, 2001Jan 4, 200120m 313

20mChapter 313Word travels through the barracks – Bertha shares it, and then Betty hears it – that Armando has ended his relationship with Marcela. Nicolás offers Patricia a ride to the house and back.Jan 5, 2001Jan 5, 200120m 314

20mChapter 314Alejandra arrived at Ecomoda to finalize the contract, and Betty summoned Marcela and Armando to the meeting room. Nicolás then handed her the documents.Jan 8, 2001Jan 8, 200120m 315

22mChapter 315Alejandra confesses her affection for Betty to Armando, imploring him to seek absolution. Meanwhile, Nicolás invites Patricia to lunch, while the others in the barracks offer Betty solace. Betty, in turn, acknowledges the pain of losing Armando.Jan 9, 2001Jan 9, 200122m 316

21mChapter 316At the station, Patricia emerged from the car with Nicolás, her hair still damp. He attempted to recount the events that had transpired, but his words were met with disbelief. Meanwhile, Michel appeared at Ecomoda.Jan 10, 2001Jan 10, 200121m 317

18mChapter 317A hush fell over the barracks as Michel appeared. Armando explained to Calderón that he had no involvement with the Venezuelan woman and was determined to win Betty back. She was grappling with a difficulty, and her whereabouts were currently unknown to everyone.Jan 11, 2001Jan 11, 200118m 318

23mChapter 318Armando remembered the models’ mention of the Frenchman Betty had been with in Cartagena. Michel met Betty’s gaze with an expression of obvious admiration. Patricia offered a few playful remarks to the Frenchman. The group converged in the bathroom to discuss Michel’s arrival, and Armando followed them inside.Jan 12, 2001Jan 12, 200123m 319

20mChapter 319Michel proposed that Betty relocate to Cartagena to oversee a restaurant chain he intended to launch. Just then, Armando entered the office and withdrew the photograph of Betty with the Frenchman from his wallet. He also produced the diary, reading aloud passages from its early pages where Betty had silently admired and loved him. As he spoke, Betty entered and greeted Michel.Jan 15, 2001Jan 15, 200120m 320

22mChapter 320Betty made an introduction between Michel and Armando, but the encounter was not a pleasant one; Armando received him with open hostility. Michel, however, remained resolute, urging Betty to accept Armando’s proposal for them to work together in Cartagena. Later, Armando took Betty's diary to the office and began to read its contents, tears coursing down his face as he did so.Jan 16, 2001Jan 16, 200122m 321

21mChapter 321Michel made a formal proposal to Betty regarding the position in Cartagena, and Catalina attempted to sway her towards acceptance. Armando wept openly upon reading the news of Betty’s defection. Betty informed Nicolás of her decision to resign from Ecomoda.Jan 17, 2001Jan 17, 200121m 322

22mChapter 322Armando was struggling at work, and Mario attempted to offer him solace. Julia extended an invitation to Michel. A palpable sadness settled over the barracks when Betty shared Michel’s proposal to take her to Cartagena.Jan 18, 2001Jan 18, 200122m 323

21mChapter 323Armando learns from the barracks that Betty is departing Ecomoda for a position with the Frenchman. Discovering Mario absorbed in Betty’s diary, Armando strikes him. Upset, Mario resigns from the company, and Betty takes Michel home with her. In Betty's diary, Armando reads a lingering declaration of love for him.Jan 19, 2001Jan 19, 200121m 324

22mChapter 324Hermes spoke with Michel. Inesita confided in Armando, revealing Betty's location. Armando pledged to the barracks that he would ensure Betty remained at Ecomoda.Jan 22, 200110.0Jan 22, 200122m10.0 325

22mChapter 325Betty accepted Michel’s invitation to go out for a drink at a bar.Jan 23, 2001Jan 23, 200122m 32622mChapter 326Armando reached Betty's house, and there he implored Julia for forgiveness. She, in turn, quietly offered him the name of the bar where they were.Jan 24, 2001Jan 24, 200122m 327

19mChapter 327Armando persuaded Montaner, and the latter sang a bolero for Betty. However, Betty refused Armando's advances.Jan 25, 2001Jan 25, 200119m 328

21mChapter 328Julia attempted to persuade Betty to offer Armando another opportunity. The following day, Betty arrived at Ecomoda and submitted her letter of resignation. Headquarters reacted with alarm, yet Betty stood firm in her decision. She spoke with Marcela, reiterating that her departure was final.Jan 26, 2001Jan 26, 200121m 329

21mChapter 329"Please don't resign, Betty," Armando said. "I won't trouble you further; I'm leaving the country today."Jan 29, 2001Jan 29, 200121m 330

21mChapter 330Daniel resolved to take the presidency, though Marcela and Margarita held differing views. Marcela requested that Armando remain in the role, but he refused her plea.Jan 30, 2001Jan 30, 200121m 331

21mChapter 331Marcela laid out for Betty the depth of Armando’s affection, urging her to reconsider her choice to leave Ecomoda. Armando himself offered a farewell to the company headquarters. Shortly after, the headquarters entered Betty’s office and informed her of Armando's departure.Jan 31, 2001Jan 31, 200121m 332

18mChapter 332Daniel informed Betty of his intention to liquidate Ecomoda. Consequently, Betty and the headquarters staff proceeded to the production area to find Armando, who was there bidding farewell to the employees.Feb 1, 2001Feb 1, 200118m 333

22mChapter 333In a moment of open grace, Betty offered Armando her forgiveness, and they shared a kiss, met with applause from the assembled production staff and those at headquarters. Meanwhile, Aura Maria and Freddy found their way back to each other. Armando and Betty then took the step to remove Daniel from Ecomoda. Hermes, observing this turn of events, requested an explanation from Betty regarding her actions.Feb 2, 2001Feb 2, 200122m 334

20mChapter 334Armando formally proposed to Betty, asking for her hand in marriage. Margarita informed them that she was arranging their wedding. Following Margarita’s departure from Ecomoda, both Marcela and Patricia also left the company. Nicolás was deeply saddened by the events.Feb 5, 2001Feb 5, 200120m 33545mChapter 335Armando and Betty exchanged vows, their union celebrated by the heartfelt strains of Armando Manzanero's "Somos Novios." The narrative concludes with the arrival of a baby girl, a new life blossoming from their love.Feb 6, 2001Feb 6, 200145m