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Mommy!
Mejía for president, gentlemen!
I still think it's too dangerous
to involve Carolina in the campaign.
You're really going to have scruples at this stage?
My scruples or lack thereof have no relevance here.
In fact, if I were sure this would raise your numbers,
I would call the press myself and tell them.
Now, let's think this through.
Pablo is running Pérez's campaign.
We all know that.
Whatever he chooses to do with his life has little impact
on the voters or the candidate himself.
I actually think it's a very sound strategy.
Sure, but it might backfire all the same.
You can't lose sight of your campaign pillars:
children, family, and women.
Precisely.
Pablo is betraying all three.
But we can't prove it.
Fine. We don't use it.
Let's tell the press then.
Really? Okay, fine. Let's leak it to the press.
Let everyone see Pablo de la Torre's face. Turn him into a household name.
Now, I ask you, what if Carolina loses the case?
The case is already being followed. It will go viral.
What? You think Carolina will lose the case?
Do you think cases of emotional abuse are easy to win?
This could cause a boomerang effect. Put the focus on Pablo,
and then present him as a victim.
-I don't think so. -We would be making him popular.
We would be aiding the Pérez campaign, not undermining it.
Gentlemen, please. Let's be rational.
We can't afford a mistake with the debate just around the corner.
Perhaps you're right.
Let's not blow things out of proportion.
Okay. Should we move on to the next point in the agenda?
No. We are done for today.
See you tomorrow.
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
What? Me too?
See you.
Fabiola?
To what do I owe the pleasure?
I just wanted us to grab some coffee, but I guess we can't.
Mr. Mejía is calling me.
Let me know.
Bye! You're too nice.
Sir?
Come with me.
I need to solve an urgent matter. This must stay between us.
-With pleasure, sir. -Move.
Move!
Make sure the SUV is ready.
Guillermo knows about Carolina.
Okay. Thanks for heads-up.
Hello, guys.
See you in a minute!
Do you know how he found out?
Carolina. You haven't confronted her, have you?
He has no idea you and I are talking.
I talked them out of leaking it to the press.
But you should remain alert.
Okay.
Thank you. Kisses.
We are meeting with Pablo de la Torre's wife.
You are taking on her case.
Legal troubles, sir?
No. You will be the lawyer in a divorce case.
She's suing the husband over emotional abuse.
But I haven't practiced in a long time, sir.
I'm not asking for a favor. You help me and I help you.
That was our agreement, right?
-Yes, sir. -Good. Perfect.
I will pay you extra,
but you must navigate the case exactly as I tell you.
-What do you mean? -There was no emotional abuse, okay?
But you will sell it in a way that everyone will buy it.
Are we clear?
-Yes, sir. -Good.
Hello, dear.
Hello, Guillermo.
This is Fabiola Contreras. An excellent family attorney.
-Nice to meet you. -Carolina Valencia.
From now on, you're Carolina de la Torre.
We must get the judge and the general public
to think of you in connection with Pablo.
You have to do what she says in order to win, okay?
Guillermo, you are an angel.
I'm sorry.
I'm just very moved. You're the only one who's supported me.
I leave you in great hands.
Thank you.
Have a seat.
Help yourself. It's delicious.
Your brain will need extra sustenance.
Our senses must be very sharp to face what's coming.
Are you one hundred percent sure about going after your ex?
I know exactly what happened to me.
Alright.
If I'm going to be on your side, you need to trust me, okay?
Otherwise, this isn't going to work.
Look, I don't know what Guillermo told you,
but it has been an ordeal to get people to believe me.
Pablo is not the perfect man everyone thinks he is.
Pablo was abusive.
He destroyed my self-esteem for years.
And now that I have the courage to confess my truth,
I would expect a little sympathy.
Not people casting doubt on my claims.
Excellent! That was a very good start. You're a great actress.
That is exactly what you need to tell the press.
They might judge you a bit at the beginning.
But we only care about what people say on social media.
Nowadays, you don't need to be guilty for people to cancel you.
-Affairs? How many? -Listen...
A few.
Any risk they might be uncovered?
No. Pablo discovered the last one, but I can deny it.
Is that your daughter's biological father?
No, I was with him just once.
Well, we'll have to say he's the only one.
The only one. Are we clear?
And you only did it because you were desperate,
your nerves were frayed.
Bear in mind, though,
it is very important that you appear distraught.
Not crazy or on the verge of a panic attack, okay?
I know exactly what happened to me.
Perfect.
Anyone who may corroborate your version?
-No. -We need a witness.
Someone who knows what happened.
Someone you told in confidence
about how terrible life was with your husband.
In fact,
you're such a great actress, you can train them.
Did you tell him about Carolina, Mom?
I might have mentioned it, yes. Why?
Mom, what I'm about to tell you has to stay between us. Please.
I have it on good authority that Guillermo might use
what you told him against me to create a scandal.
No, wait a minute. That can't be true.
Guillermo... Guillermo is a friend.
-He's part of the family! -Mom, he is neither of those things.
Guillermo wants to hurt us because he hates me.
And you know he does.
What?
Yesterday,
after Guillermo left, your father told me...
he treated him very badly.
I didn't believe him!
I thought it was just the illness talking, but...
But now that you've told me this, I don't know what to think.
I really don't know!
Mom, I need you to do me a favor.
Do not let that man into our house ever again.
Okay? Especially when Dad is alone.
Now you know the nightmare my life has become.
That's why I was so unfair to you.
Can you forgive me?
My life is falling to pieces.
No. I promise you it will get better.
Everything is getting worse.
I lost...
I lost my job.
Did you get fired?
Laid off. Downsizing, supposedly.
Now I'm alone in this fight...
against Pablo, without a job.
Hey, you're not alone.
I'm with you.
Are you hungry?
Mrs. Carolina de la Torre,
thank you for joining us to publicly speak about your case.
It certainly might come as a shock as we've never heard
of allegations like this against Pablo de la Torre.
I lived through hell behind closed doors.
I decided I'd had enough.
Why come forward now?
Because Pablo wants custody of my daughter.
He refuses to acknowledge his severe mental health issues.
And trust me when I say I'd do anything for my child.
Before going on the air,
you revealed that Mr. De La Torre isn't your child's real father.
Why? You said you want to be transparent.
I don't...
I don't want to justify my infidelity.
My only mistake in all these years.
But...
my mistake was a consequence of Pablo's abuse.
Then I...
got married.
And I was afraid to tell him because I didn't know how he'd react.
With the youth debate only a few days away,
the Ramiro Pérez campaign has been rocked by scandal
as his campaign chief, Pablo de la Torre,
has been accused by his ex-wife of emotional abuse.
They're streaming it.
Women often believe abuse only leaves bruises.
That is not true.
I'm not one to judge, but why stay silent for so many years?
Because...
Pablo comes from a very well-known and powerful family.
And, frankly, the culture around this...
-it often blames the victim. -Freeze.
See that reflection? Zoom in.
-What? -Isn't that...
Fabiola Contreras.
This is Mejía's doing.
Come on, Froggy! Not everything is that man's fault.
Guys! Just yesterday he tried to use
what Carolina told him against Pablo and Pérez.
Besides, she also told him Pablo and I are together.
-So she finally told him. -Yes.
I think I managed to convince Mejía it isn't true, but...
You think?
With Mejía, you never know.
If I want to keep seeing Pablo, I must be extra careful.
"If"? Did I hear that right?
Are you having doubts?
I came here to make Mejía pay.
-That's the goal. -So?
I will not jeopardize my plans over anything or anyone.
You need to be careful. That man is very astute.
Clearly.
I thought I had convinced him not to use Carolina, and look.
He's also using Fabiola as Carolina's lawyer.
How convenient for a case like this.
-How do you feel? -Okay.
-Hello? -Hey.
Have you watched the news?
No.
Carolina went public with her abuse allegations.
Mr. Pablo de la Torre, Ramiro Pérez's campaign chief,
with the Union and Renewal party,
has been accused of emotional abuse...
Pablo?
Yes. I'm watching now.
Thank you for letting me know. I'll call you back.
What do they mean you abused her?
Honey.
That is not true.
Then why did Mom say that?
Because...
Sometimes, honey,
grownups make mistakes and say things they don't mean.
But it's not true.
I know it isn't.
-Mom is a liar! -No.
Don't say that.
Mom is just angry, okay?
She makes mistakes, too, honey.
She's wrong. That's all.
Why does she want to hurt you?
Because she doesn't want to separate, honey.
She made this whole thing up because you asked for a divorce?
Yes, honey. And there is no turning back.
I don't want to see Mom ever again!
I need you to understand...
you are the most important thing to me and your mom.
Okay, honey?
You did well, darling.
It's important to have the press on our side
because they might influence the judge.
Now what?
Your ex has a nightmare coming.
A very dreadful nightmare, darling.
-That's what you wanted, right? -Yes.
But I'm thinking about my daughter and how this might affect her.
What? Are you getting cold feet now?
Careful. If you're having second thoughts, tell me now.
No. That's not it. It's just I'm sad for Heli.
And your ex will use your kid to soften you up.
Be careful.
The press is eating it all up.
What? Do we have more interviews?
Of course, darling. A whole press tour!
-If you've called to attack me... -I don't get it.
How did you stoop so low? Why lie like this?
Did you doubt I would reveal my truth?
For God's sake, what truth is that?
Are you believing your own lies now?
Pablo, stop hurting me.
The damage has been done.
-Yes. That was the point. -No. I meant myself.
I meant Heli. She was with me when I was watching the news.
I will never forgive you for this, Carolina.
Don't let him manipulate you.
-Who else is there? -No one.
You aren't getting good legal advice.
Please wake up. We can talk...
Hello?
Don't pick up again!
I need to see my daughter.
Of course you will. Soon, but look here.
Look how well we're doing.
See all those messages.
NO MORE! WE ARE WITH YOU! YOU ARE MY HERO!
How about that?
That's great. But I don't want to hurt my daughter.
You can convince her later. Now, let's go, darling.
We have a long way to go and a lot of work to do.
Honey? Guess who's coming to stay with you?
Your uncle.
What are you reading?
-Messages from my friends. -Let's see.
YOUR DAD ISN'T REALLY YOUR DAD! HAHAHA!
FOR A BASTARD, YOU'RE TOO FULL OF YOURSELF
Let's make a pact, honey.
We won't read any more messages from now on, okay?
And we won't watch TV either. Deal?
My friends are too mean.
No, I don't agree with you.
Because people who write those things aren't your friends, peanut.
It's possible things might get worse
before they start getting better, okay?
But you will see everything is going to be alright.
How can you be so sure?
Because this situation between Mom and me doesn't change the fact we both love you.
But...
you need to be very brave.
Give me a second.
-Hello? -Pablo.
What's going on? Your wife's destroying you
and it's affecting my campaign.
I'm at the hospital with my kid right now.
As soon as my brother gets here,
-I'll be on my way. -Okay.
-I'll be expecting you. -Wait, Pablo! Listen.
What do we do about this media circus?
The phones have been ringing off the hook.
What do we do? Tell me.
Mine hasn't stopped ringing either.
First, I will meet with you, then my lawyer,
and only then will I call the press.
Okay.
Dad?
If you have to go, go ahead.
Go ahead?
Since when do you order your dad around, young lady?
Do you know why I won't leave you alone?
Because you are more important than any job I could have.
Mr. Mejía, you are a close friend of the De La Torres.
Any thoughts on the scandal that has rocked the family?
I'm a close friend of Pablo's parents, but I won't shy away from saying
if he committed a crime, he should answer for it.
One could read your statement as a political strategy.
Not at all, my friend.
This is a private matter that has become public.
You asked for my opinion and I gave it to you.
No one is above justice in this country.
Not a presidential campaign chief, not even my own son.
Shameless bastard.
-That was the presidential candidate... -Liar.
Did you know he was giving a statement?
No.
I advised him not to get involved.
He's obviously enjoying this.
I need to stop this smear campaign against Pablo.
Be careful. You denied you were together.
-You can't contradict yourself now. -I know.
I will not ruin our work.
I know this is a private matter.
But I would like to know what's going on.
This is hurting your campaign,
social media is siding with your wife...
-Ex-wife. -Carolina is lying.
I'm not an abusive man.
-I will prove it. -We know that.
-But Mejía is using this to hurt you. -Which doesn't surprise me.
That's just who he is.
Ramiro, you've known me for years.
-Tell me if I should step aside... -No, that's not what I want.
That's not it, Pablo.
We have your back. We are a team here.
Now, we need a strategy to turn things around in your favor.
How?
Using what the ex-wife said about his daughter.
Hear me out first. And then tell me what you think.
She said the child isn't his.
Mejía is staying clear of the abuse claims
because he knows it would lead to questions about the affair.
What's juicier to the press than claims of abuse?
An extramarital affair.
-You want to use my daughter as bait? -No...
I'm sorry. I have nothing against you, but no.
It's just an idea.
I know you want to help, Mark. But it's not happening.
I'm with Pablo.
So am I! Come on, guys.
It's just an idea. I'm not saying we will.
It's an option. I am on Pablo's side, too.
We are a team.
We can't lose sight of that.
But we are looking for options.
Now, if we choose not to hit back,
-how are you defending yourself? -With dignity.
-Protecting my daughter above all. -Okay.
When are you speaking to the press?
Well, since my daughter is my priority,
I need to think carefully before I speak to the press.
I have your back, Pablo.
I'm with you, too, Pablo.
These are very difficult times, gentlemen.
Our names can be dragged through the mud without proof.
Social media can judge us.
Sending that message is important.
I agree.
And we will.
-Ramiro. Thank you. -Pablo.
For your trust and your support.
We stand firm with you, Pablo.
I didn't expect any less. Thanks.
Let's go!
Let's go.
Foreign affairs have changed, Santiago.
But not as much as you think.
I see you ignored my advice.
What do you mean?
Good morning, by the way.
We agreed you would stay clear of the De La Torre case.
Well, I guess I thought about it
and I realized it was too good an opportunity...
to pass up.
I can list a hundred examples...
of people who, unaware of the whole picture...
bullied the accused, staged a witch hunt,
and then found out the claims were false
and the accused was innocent.
I only said that if Pablo is guilty,
he should answer for it.
Analía, why do you defend Pablo so much?
I defend this campaign!
Listen, Guillermo.
We are so close.
We need to watch every step we take.
Then how should I have handled this with the press?
I mean...
considering they love a good scandal.
And so do most people.
I am not saying we shouldn't use De La Torre's marital issues at all.
I'm saying we should use them to our advantage.
Why not wait a few days to see if the woman's claims are true?
People seem to believe her.
But that could change overnight.
You're a family man.
You're respected because of that.
If you're taking sides,
why not defend the most vulnerable person in all of this?
The child.
Let the parents fight on TV all they want.
While you address the country.
You tell the people that a couple who is divorcing
should not get into a legal battle
ignoring how much they're hurting their child.
Okay.
I wish I could see you.
Me too. But it doesn't seem likely now.
I am trying to get him to focus
on ways to protect your daughter.
You know what I mean? Coming across as a conciliator.
Guillermo is siding with Carolina to screw me over.
I don't want Mark or Guillermo to do anything for me.
-Mark? -Yes.
He tried to use the fact Helena isn't my daughter
and Carolina's affair as counter-attack. Obviously, I refused.
Mark has no limits, eh?
I can help you. You know that, right?
I can ask my team to play your statement everywhere.
Because you must give one now. You have to defend yourself.
Listen, I'm very grateful for all you do,
but I need to handle this on my own, do you understand?
I don't want you to get in trouble with Guillermo
if he finds out you're helping me.
Let me handle this with the press, okay?
Okay. Hey, I have to go. Talk to you later?
-Bye. -What could possibly be so important
to skip Memo's interview?
Getting interviews with other media outlets.
Right now he needs to be a model of decency and rectitude.
These are difficult times, you know?
-I'll go join him. -Hello, Carmen!
How are you? Listen, I need a favor.
What is this about?
I'm getting Santiago off my back.
He won't let me breathe. I can't even see Pablo.
Don't worry. There will be time for that later.
I don't know. It doesn't seem likely.
...who's made a very serious complaint...
But he's fighting his own battles, too.
He won't have much time to see me either.
Especially if his ex continues her media tour.
He isn't my ex-husband yet.
Pablo and I are still married, however much he wishes otherwise.
Media tour? Is she on TV again?
Yes. Lunchtime news now.
That woman is a harpy.
However,
you had a daughter with a man other than Mr. De La Torre.
Something you revealed to him only recently.
That's correct.
I wanted to be upfront about it because I want to show I'm no saint.
I make mistakes like everyone else.
Pablo is the one who likes to pretend he's a saint.
I am here because...
I want to expose the emotional and psychological abuse
I have been subjected to for years.
If the price I have to pay is being judged and hated...
over a mistake I made when I was so very young...
because I was terrified of my husband's controlling personality,
then so be it.
But...
I can't continue to keep quiet
about what Pablo's done to me in the past 14 years.
Are you listening to this, boss?
That's a nasty man, eh?
He had no mercy for his wife.
But she cheated on him, man.
Because he was awful to her.
She is hot, though, isn't she?
I don't believe her.
How often do they accuse you of doing stuff you never did?
You know me.
She had it rough with that guy.
Shut up already. I'm trying to listen.
We have Mr. Pablo de la Torre with us.
He's about to give his first statement.
First, I must clarify this is a private matter
that my ex-wife decided to make public.
What caused the divorce, Mr. De la Torre?
She asked for a divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Your ex-wife has said your daughter isn't yours.
I just found out about that.
-But she is my daughter. -What about her claims
of psychological abuse against you?
I have just sued her
for defamation and slander.
Why would she lie about something like this?
Perhaps bad legal advice.
She has no proof to back up her claims, and she won't have any,
because I have nothing to hide.
Did you do this to get full custody? We know that's a point of conflict, too.
All I will say about this is
that I will defend my right to live with my daughter.
I would like to ask you
to be less incendiary in your approach
and act as mediators instead.
This is a very complex problem and a child is involved.
That is all I have to say.
We have more questions, sir.
Excuse me. Thank you.
You were right.
This might backfire on us.
Well, people seem to be on her side.
Yes. But after her latest interview,
many people are questioning her motives. Quite harshly, too.
It doesn't help that people know she had a child with another man
and made Pablo think it was his.
Like I said, it is the best moment to stay clear of this scandal.
Stop giving out statements on the matter.
But this doesn't mean...
that we can't take advantage of Pablo's fall from grace.
Come with me.
Interview Pérez on your channel.
-And profit from Pablo's scandal? -Obviously.
I will interview Pérez when I feel the moment is right.
What the hell is going on here?
When did Pablo get so many staunch defenders?
This isn't about Pablo.
I created my channel to be independent, not to follow your orders.
A media circus falling into our laps is rare in campaigns such as this.
But you can help us win. Isn't that what you want?
Call Pérez's team. Get that interview.
You don't even need to mention the scandal.
It is a hot topic, though, isn't it?
You could gain many followers.
What is it?
I'm upset about this situation with Pablo.
I wish I could help. Get involved, you know?
But he won't let me.
You need to respect that.
Yes, I know.
-It's not easy for me, though. -Hey.
Maybe you can't help there, but look...
I've been looking at this picture.
Do you know who that is?
No. Not yet.
But after studying every detail, look what I found.
-Zoom in. -This.
It's an ID card.
-You can't make anything out, though. -Yet.
But we can work some magic with this app and...
It's from the construction company.
He works at the De La Torre construction company.
-And with Santiago. -Right. But...
-What? -Not listed.
He's not on the company's database. I can't find him anywhere.
You will need to go in person.
But Santiago doesn't know you.
He might suspect something's up when he sees me there.
You're going all the same.
You can go when he's with us at headquarters. I'll let you know.
Okay.
-I was just thinking about you. -Are you home?
Yes. Why?
We have to see each other now or we might not be able to later.
Come outside.
-Someone might see. -I'm on the bike with a helmet on.
There's no one around. Wear something warm, okay?
It's Pablo.
How are you feeling?
Not well. I'm so angry with Carolina.
I feel so bad for my daughter.
I saw your statement.
What did you think?
I get that you're not condemning Carolina to protect your daughter,
which I find very chivalrous of you, not to mention tender,
but what are you going to do when you have to hit back at her?
Nothing. I will fight this battle strictly in court.
Not in front of the public. They only want a circus.
Carolina's lies will collapse under their own weight.
She can't keep up with this farce forever.
I can't believe she doesn't care about her own daughter.
Helena is hurting. She's being bullied by classmates.
I'm so sorry.
I think we should stop seeing each other.
-Why? -Because it's dangerous.
Guillermo asked me if we were together.
You have no idea how hard it was to convince him
-that he's just seeing things. -Right.
If he found out, that would be bad for you.
-And you. -No. I don't care.
I'm willing to do anything for you.
-What do you mean? -Let's quit our jobs.
-What? -You heard me. Let's quit our jobs.
-I'm willing to quit mine. -Oh, Pablo!
-Please. -Listen to me.
Quit your job with Guillermo.
At the end of the day, he's not a good guy.
And not because I say so,
you have seen it for yourself all this time.
Do you really want to help him become president?
This is my career we are talking about. I've fought for this my whole life.
I quit my job with him, then what?
-My reputation gets ruined. -On the contrary.
Working with such a corrupt person is what might ruin it.
Those claims remain groundless.
Are you defending him?
It's my job.
He is surrounded by unfounded rumors that tarnish his name
-just like you are. -Just like I am?
-Pablo. -Now you're comparing us?
Do you see what you're doing?
-You are comparing me to him. -Look at me.
I am not comparing you.
All I'm asking for is...
I don't know. A short break, okay?
How short would it really be? It could last through the whole election,
my daughter's custody trial, my divorce.
A short break, Analía? I don't get it.
Whenever we get to talk, I get this feeling
you want to tell me something and can't bring yourself to do it.
Unless I'm reading you wrong.
It's okay.
Ignore me, okay?
I don't want to push you.
I just want you to think things through.
Okay?
Let's table this for later.
And I'll see you at the debate.
If you decide to stay with Mejía.
I'll find out then.
Okay?
MEJÍA FOR PRESIDENT
Hello, sir.
Juan Mario! It's been a while. How are you?
Too long, Mark. How are you?
Very good. Working non-stop. Susana.
On the campaign trail. How about you?
Good. Very good, uh...
This is actually a work-related call. I would like...
to interview your boss.
Wait.
This interview wouldn't be about the scandal
with Pablo de la Torre, would it?
No! I mean...
obviously it's a hot topic,
but remember, I have many followers on my channel.
I assume you've seen it.
Yes. Congratulations, by the way.
Did you see the interview with my dad?
Yes. It was actually quite good.
Excellent. Then you saw how well he did.
And I didn't go soft on him. The guy managed on his own.
Now, the most interesting candidate,
considering he's second in the race, is your boss.
Listen, let me run this by Ramiro and I'll get back to you
with confirmation on whether we can do this.
Okay. I would hate to rush you, but don't take long, okay?
I have other candidates on hold, but I wanted to ask you first.
Don't worry. I'll call you back later.
Okay? It was nice catching up with you.
Mejía is clearly behind this. That kid is his puppet.
I don't think he is.
Honestly, I think he's changed.
We saw the interview he did with his father.
And I got a different vibe.
In fact, we should do it.
Or people might start talking.
They might say you're shying away from the De la Torre fiasco
while other candidates agree to an interview.
Strike first, strike fast.
Let's do it. Let's get this out of the way.
It's a good opportunity. Trust me.
Okay. Tell him I said yes.
-Do I have claws? -Yes.
Do I drink milk?
-Am I a cat? -Yes! You're too good.
-You're letting me win! -No.
You earned your win. Stop having negative thoughts.
I'm sorry. It's just I'm so angry with Mom.
I know, kitten. But think about your dad and how he's the best dad ever, okay?
Uncle? Can you bring me something to eat?
Of course. Something sweet? Or salty?
-Both. -Be right back.
MY DAD IS THE BEST, HE IS A GOOD MAN AND HE LOVES ME VERY MUCH
NOTHING MY MOM SAID IS TRUE DON'T TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW
Okay. We're doing well.
Now, we have to...
What is it?
"My dad is the best,
he is a good man and he loves me very much.
Nothing my mom said is true.
Don't talk about what you don't know."
Who raised that kid?
This could ruin our whole case.
So, please...
put a leash on your kid. Now.
Subtitle translation by: Isanie Pino "