At Benjamin's funeral, his brother Esteban arrives, causing tension as Gloria accuses Ana of abandoning Benjamin and stealing from him. Cristina gives a eulogy and kisses Alberto afterward, which Ana witnesses. Ana collapses after being rejected by Benjamin's family, and Alberto carries her out, a moment that goes viral on social media.

After Gloria suggests that if Alberto wants Ana, he should have her as his lover, Alberto becomes furious but later gets down on one knee and proposes marriage to Ana, asking her to spend the rest of his life with him. Ana refuses his proposal.

Cristina invites Alberto to dinner dressed in passion red, trying to capture his attention, but Alberto's thoughts remain with Ana. After Cristina kisses Alberto at the funeral, Ana sees this but Alberto is unaware of her presence.

Gloria receives a threatening call from an unknown caller who says her husband owed a lot of money and demands payment, threatening to kill her and her family if she does not comply.

Gloria decides to get rid of Ana by firing Emilio. When Alberto finds out, he confronts Gloria, who tells him that if he wants Ana, he should have her as his lover. Alberto is furious with Gloria's remark.