"It's most likely that if my cousin summons you to his room, his wife will stay to observe everything you do," Lidia taunts. Petra looks at her with contained anger, although right now, what she wants is to jump on her. She was warned by Egil that she must behave. Showing composure in her presence is her top priority now, not losing what she has worked so hard to achieve. "It seems Egil is taking his wife into serious consideration, so much so that he keeps her like a lapdog and doesn't let any maids attend to him, except her. They say she even chooses the outfits he wears every day.""That's true. My cousin seems quite attached to her. Moreover, now that she's in charge of the house, all the servants and guards respect her a lot," adds Sonia, sipping her tea. "With Aunt Irene's help, they're making a lot of changes in the cousin's routines, and there hasn't been a single objection from him.""What do you think Lilith makes of all this?" Lidia asks with all the malicious intent in the

Nadia looks out the window for a long time to calm down. Nora saved her life and kept her hidden all this time so that no one could realize she had survived. She healed each of her wounds without even knowing her or asking for anything in return. She must trust her."Come and eat before your soup gets cold," the old woman says from the table. "Don't worry so much, I've already prepared what we'll use. It will be easy and fast."The woman's words make the young girl turn around. Nora points with her finger to some bottles with a blue liquid. Nadia saw her preparing them last night, but she thought they were some of those mixtures she takes to the hospital for lepers."What is that?" She approaches and tries to touch the bottle, but Nora stops her."Our weapon, Nadia," Nora simply replies. "Eat and try to rest because tomorrow will be a crucial day for the beginning of your revenge."Nadia nods and after helping the woman wash the dishes, she goes to rest as she was asked.The next morn

Nadia gets out of the car and enters the stable where she prepares some things before bringing Pedro down, but as she is leaving, the policeman intercepts her at the door.The young woman brings her hand to her chest to calm her scare at being discovered. Did he see her bring that man into the car and followed her because of that? The policeman aims his gun at her as he approaches slowly."Miss Nadia Valencia, on behalf of your father, Bahram Valencia, I order you to come with me to the headquarters right now, before handing you over to your family," the policeman says, looking around cautiously in case there is someone else in the area."I am alone and unarmed, officer," Nadia says, seeking a truce. "There is no need for you to threaten me with your gun. What could I, a weak woman, do to fight against a big man like you?""I am not threatening you, miss. I am just making sure there is no one who will attack me by surprise.""I repeat, I am alone. If you wish, I can show you the rest

"The Arrabal estate is not only one of the most prosperous estates in this country, Vítor," Gage says, responding to Vítor's doubts, "but also one of the strongest. When the smaller estates start to face shortages of seeds and other provisions, they will come to us and won't hesitate to help find the culprits.""But this is still madness. No one can claim with certainty that will happen as planned. What if they seek help from other estates?""They will," Egil replies calmly, not stopping his writing. "They have relied on the Arrabal estate since my great-grandfather's administration. They have no choice but to yield.""Furthermore, let's suppose it happens as they suggest, but how can you delegate such a great responsibility as signing a consent to a non-existent wife? Did Mr. Arrabal forget that he doesn't have a legal wife, and therefore no heirs?"The members of the board start murmuring amongst themselves at Vítor's audacity. Egil sets his pen aside and stares at him, waiting for

"Everything can change if you ask Egil to reinstate you in your position," Petra tells Lilith. "I'm completely sure he won't refuse. Besides, that will help keep Adelaide away from him all the time. It won't be of any use to her anymore."Lilith thinks for a few minutes about the woman's words. In a way, she is right and her idea might work. She can't stand knowing that young girl is always with Egil when it should be her attending to him.The women talk for a long time, agreeing on many things they will do from now on. Lilith never thought she would have to team up with Petra to get Adelaide out of the way, but she has no other choice. She needs her for now, but when she's gone, she will also get rid of Petra, or so she believes.In the main wing of the hacienda, Adelaide hurriedly walks to the kitchen to ask the servants for help with all the preparations for dinner while looking for Mrs. Irene. She needs to tell her what her husband asked of her and ask for her help. Something in h