An attempt to overthrow the head of a transport cartel brings Tokyo financier Miguel back to his Mexican hometown. A nightclub celebration turns tragic.

Lamberto calls an urgent meeting of his cartel's regional leaders, including Epigmenio. A funeral reunites two old friends. Asya receives grave news.

Miguel moves back to Ciudad Jiménez, where a near accident introduces him to a new friend. Chisca indulges in a risky lifestyle to forget a past trauma.