Amapola's poison takes effect: Alba now knows that Leonel betrayed her. Determined to take revenge, she warns him that she will pay him back in kind… but her words awaken a jealousy in him that unleashes the true monster within.

Prudencia encourages Alba not to give up, convinced that her affection has softened Leonel's heart. But Alba refuses to believe it: she finds no happiness in her marriage.

Ignoring Leonel's snubs and threats, Covadonga decides to move to the Montoro hacienda - a key step in her plan to rid herself of him once and for all.