At Benjamin's funeral, Ana is determined to attend despite being in the hospital, with reluctant help from a friend. Benjamin's 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 shunned by Gloria and Valeria, and Alberto carries her out, a moment that goes viral on social media.

Alberto is furious when Gloria fires Emilio to get rid of Ana and confronts her about it. In response to Gloria's remark about having Ana as his lover, Alberto gets down on one knee and proposes marriage to Ana, expressing his desire to spend his life with her. Ana refuses his proposal.

At Cristina's wedding, Ana brings a date, and Cristina radiates joy but also takes advantage of the situation. Ana notices a soul-crushing detail during the event. Additionally, Ana informs the Velvet workers that Cristina's wedding dress is missing.

Gloria receives a threatening call from an unknown caller demanding money owed by her husband, warning that failure to pay will result in harm to her and her family. This threat adds pressure to her actions, including firing Emilio to try to get rid of Ana.

Alberto struggles emotionally, taking refuge in alcohol after witnessing Ana's hardships and the complications surrounding the funeral and wedding. He is also supported by Mateo, who takes him out for a wild night of drinking and partying.