In 1978, the Villegas family gather for Christmas at their lavish home. But a flashback to 1955 reveals their humble beginnings and early struggles.

Alirio is punished for talking to the police. Nacho sees Alonso kissing Nora. While visiting Dayana, Emanuel finds a police sketch in her father's desk.

Col. Tirado investigates Nora, who confides in her sister-in-law. Leonardo works on setting up a front to cover his illegal business activities.

Leonardo sets in motion a plan to take over Jimmy's pharmacy. Emanuel shares his past with Dayana. Marlén visits Alonso to ask him about Alirio.

When a promotion fails to force Col. Tirado to move away, Leonardo employs dirtier methods. Alonso receives bad news, and convinces Nora to visit him.

Stress takes a toll on Dayana, putting her relationship with her father to the test. Leonardo learns his brother has been hiding a secret from him.

Leonardo falls in love at first sight. Tired of her spouse's long work hours, Fabiola pays him a surprise visit. A mole infiltrates the Villegas family.

Emanuel devises a way to make more money from the taxi. Leonardo pursues Mayerly. Fabiola goes into labor early, forcing the stolen car out of hiding.

Tutor Simón expands Nora's horizons. Emanuel learns what his two Swiss customers do for a living. Baby Fabián's baptism reunites the Villegas brothers.

Nora joins a protest. Mayerly struggles to keep custody of her son. With Emanuel's help, the Chacos kidnap the two Swiss diplomats for ransom.

Officer Parra receives a tip that leads to an arrest. Alirio finds himself in dire straits. Kidnapping victim Hugo offers a bold proposal to Nacho.

Parra's interview with the kidnapping victim takes a surprising turn. Leonardo devises a plan to raise seed money for the Chacos' next business venture.

Emanuel is persuaded to visit his dying father. To get her son back, Mayerly reluctantly accepts help from Leonardo. Tirado reconnects with Dayana.

Leonardo, Nacho and Hugo travel to the U.S. to establish their distribution network. Tirado helps his daughter with her class project.

Fabiola searches for the gift she expected to receive from her husband. Tirado makes arrangements to help his daughter escape from her husband.

Simón unknowingly recruits the first group of drug mules. Emanuel visits Rosario for fortune-telling and advice. Leonardo finally wins Mayerly's heart.

Leonardo brings Mayerly to meet the family at his son's first birthday party, and later determines the future of Nora's love life.

After an unexpected visit from a cop behaving suspiciously, Tirado investigates. Mayerly demands to be given her rightful place in Leonardo's family.

Leonardo decides to invest in the local people's welfare. Nora receives news about Simón. Emanuel offers Rosario a proposal.

Leonardo meets his competition, while Tirado hands the baton to Mackensey. Years later, Fabián proves to be a difficult child, and Hugo finds Wilmer.

At his birthday party, Emanuel, receives a special gift from his brother. Alonso is released from prison and reconnects with the Villegases.

Leonardo learns Fabián stole money from him. Federico begins drinking the team's special water. A new hostess at Club Brisas catches Emanuel's eye.

Federico falls ill at soccer practice. Alonso pays a visit to Dayana. Parra questions the director of the newspaper that he's investigating.

Mackensey launches a raid on the newly arrived shipment in New York City. An act of bravery earns Alonso an important mission from Leonardo.

Gabriel warns Federico about Hugo. Fernando makes Nora a promise. Mackensey rattles Sullivan by giving him a new position.