Chapter 1

Renato writes a column defaming Maria Clara's production company. Otávio proposes to Maria Clara. Marcos kidnaps Maria Clara, and Laura tries to save her.

Chapter 2

Laura puts a drug in Noêmia's drink. Iara suspects Marcos' involvement in the kidnapping. Ana Paula suspects Maria Clara. Laura goes to Maria Clara's house.

Chapter 3

Laura sabotages some tapes that Maria Clara is looking for. Marcos sets a trap for Solange. Fernando wins the Celebrity Trophy and is invited to the awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

Chapter 4

Darlene and Vladimir get into a big mess on the beach. Cristiano receives a job offer. Renato plots against Cristiano and Zeca, and Darlene tries to help.

Chapter 5

Cristiano lets his son choose where he will stay. Renato offers a good amount of money to whoever takes photos of Clara and Otávio. Beatriz asks Fernando to make peace with Lineu.

Chapter 6

Clara hides the reason for her fight with Renato from everyone. Vladimir gets into trouble trying to get Darlene off the roof. Laura plots against Ademar. Ana follows Clara in her car.

Chapter 7

Ana discovers a secret about Clara. Laura gains free access to Clara's computer. Darlene decides to take Vladimir to a photoshoot with her. Inácio goes through a stressful situation.

Chapter 8

Vladimir falls into Joel and Darlene's trap. Ana negotiates the sale of Otávio and Clara's photos with Renato. Fernando receives his award and is surprised by his father-in-law. Laura makes a discovery.

Chapter 9

Beatriz agrees to move to Rio de Janeiro with her husband. Vladimir is on trial, and Eliete informs him of the sentence. Marcos discovers Ana's plans, and Laura sets a trap for her.

Chapter 10

Clara kicks Ana out of the house. Nelito fails at filming the cocktail party. Laura steals Clara's photos and gives them to Márcio to negotiate with Renato. Lineu makes Fernando an offer.

Chapter 11

Otávio sues Fama Magazine. Lineu confronts Renato. Beatriz plots with her father against Fernando. Otávio says he can't get married, and Clara takes an extreme measure.

Chapter 12

Fernando assumes the vice-presidency. Laura sets a trap for Clara to discover the truth about Otávio. Renato arranges for Fernando to listen to the tape. Vladimir tries to seduce Jaqueline.

Chapter 13

Fernando is furious after hearing the recording and breaks up with Beatriz. Maria Clara discovers the truth about the transfer and cancels the wedding. Alcir becomes suspicious of Laura.

Chapter 14

Renato invites Laura out. Sandra tells Eliete that she suspects Maria Clara and Lineu. Otávio and Clara argue in front of photographers, and she mistakes Fernando for a paparazzo.

Chapter 15

Maria Clara gives Fernando a new camera as a gift, but he rejects her. Lineu seeks out Fernando and asks him to reconsider the divorce. Sandra pressures Maria Clara.

Chapter 16

Maria Clara tells Eliete that she suspects Lineu is her father. Teresa gets closer to Caio. Lineu appoints Renato as the person in charge of Maria Clara's party. Laura looks for Renato.

Chapter 17

Lineu insists he is not Maria Clara's father. Maria Clara gives Nelito an ultimatum. Darlene steals an invitation to the party. Laura avoids Renato. Fernando and Beatriz argue.

Chapter 18

Beatriz blames Inácio for the fight with Fernando, and he decides to live with his father. Iara tells Laura that Eliete is suspicious of her. Lineu discovers that Ubaldo will be released from prison. Teresa kisses Caio.

Chapter 19

Fernando tries to get closer to Maria Clara, but gets rejected. Renato asks Joel to investigate Cristiano. Laura lies to Ana Paula.

Chapter 20

Fernando and Maria Clara grow closer. Laura convinces Ana Paula to authorize Sandra's trip. Caio discovers Renato's scheme. Salvador looks for Lineu.

Chapter 21

Lineu tells Salvador the truth about Ubaldo. Bruno slaps Teresa and breaks up with her. Caio punches Renato. Fernando invites Maria Clara out.

Chapter 22

Corina gets Nelito a job. Laura sets a trap and Claudionor is fired. Eliete convinces Maria Paula to have dinner with Fernando.

Chapter 23

Maria Clara tells Eliete about her encounter with Fernando. Fábio goes out with his friends and disappears. Vladimir saves a child. Maria Clara is disappointed in Fernando.

Chapter 24

The Fire Chief reprimands Vladimir for rescuing the boy. Renato invites Laura out. Noêmia hires Marcos. Nelito mistreats an important client. Clara rejects Fernando.

Chapter 25

Laura lies to Renato. Fernando gets back together with Beatriz. Marcos starts working at the production company. Renato sabotages Cristiano's work. Cristiano returns to Andaraí.

Chapter 26

Macedo explains the confusion to Cristiano, and Renato consoles his brother-in-law. Salvador reunites with Ubaldo. Cristiano is tempted to drink, disappears, and Zeca despairs.

Chapter 27

Eliete pressures Vladimir to accept another commercial offer. Bruno is charmed by Laura. Fernando catches Beatriz sniffing his clothes. Zaira catches Renato and Laura together.

Chapter 28

Lineu humiliates Corina. Bruno invites Laura out. Queiroz looks for Cristiano. Maria Clara thinks about Fernando and cries. Joel discovers that Renato is in love with Laura.

Chapter 29

Maria Clara advises Laura to stay away from Renato. Corina discovers that Lineu bought her late husband's old car. Lineu orders Queiroz to fire Cristiano.

Chapter 30

Laura stalls Renato and doesn't respond to his marriage proposal. Sandra shows interest in Paulo César at the party. Laura suspects that Renato is investigating her.

Chapter 31

Laura deceives Renato and gets involved with Bruno. Inácio lets his friends down on a trip. Darlene and Jaqueline start a small fire at the house. Alcir asks Corina out.

Chapter 32

Beatriz mocks Inácio, and Fernando defends his son. Cristiano goes to AA with Alcir. Maria Clara investigates Laura's life, and Marcos devises a plan to protect her.

Chapter 33

Fernando is determined to separate from Beatriz. Sandra and Paulo César kiss. Corina's tea party is a failure. Laura discovers a trump card against Renato and decides to accept the proposal.

Chapter 34

Fernando approaches Maria Clara at the airport. Laura accepts Renato's proposal, but asks him to keep it a secret. Fernando and Maria Clara face a tense situation on a private jet to Rio.

Chapter 35

Fernando makes promises to Maria Clara, and the couple returns to Rio de Janeiro. Gabi, Fábio, and Inácio are involved in an accident. Eliete tries to get Vladimir his job back.

Chapter 36

Maria Clara and Fernando miss each other at the hospital. Cristiano returns home drunk. Fernando and Beatriz are inconsolable upon discovering news about Fábio.

Chapter 37

Maria Clara hides when she sees Fernando at the wake. Beatriz freaks out at Inácio and blames him. Paulo César hatches a plan to get a car. Corina and Lineu make up.

Chapter 38

Maria Clara ends her relationship with Fernando. Paulo César gets a new car. Beatriz decides to leave Brazil and has a confrontation with Fernando. Cristiano gets a job.

Chapter 39

Ana Paula threatens Laura and gets a story in Fama Magazine. Lineu invites Fernando to work for her. Jaqueline tricks Joel and discovers a secret about Renato.

Chapter 40

Jaqueline tells Cristiano about Renato's plan. Sandra is disappointed with Paulo César. Fernando accepts the job with Lineu and decides to stay in Brazil.

Chapter 41

Ana Paula confuses Paulo César and rejects him. Cristiano assaults Renato and has an accident. Darlene decides to organize a contest. Inácio disappears, leaving his parents worried.

Chapter 42

Fernando decides to take Inácio to a psychologist. Ana Paula celebrates the published article. Fernando refuses Lineu's invitation, and Renato celebrates. Noêmia offers help to Cristiano.

Chapter 43

Renato convinces Laura to accept the proposal. Zeca attends Roberto Carlos's show. Marcos makes advances towards Olga with ulterior motives. Darlene and Jaqueline participate in the pageant.

Chapter 44

Marcos gets Renato's documents. Sandra is disappointed with Paulo César. Renato introduces Laura to his friends. Nelito falls in love with Darlene.

Chapter 45

Fernando and Maria Clara begin working together. Paulo César opens up to Sandra. Lineu makes Corina uncomfortable at dinner. Joel finds Laura and Bruno together.

Chapter 46

Renato discovers Laura's secrets. Beatriz promises to change with Inácio. Noêmia gets closer to Cristiano and Zeca. Darlene plots against Nelito. Lineu's party takes place.

Chapter 47

Renato introduces Laura to Lineu and aims for the vice-presidency. Laura becomes suspicious of Renato's behavior. Maria Clara is suspicious of Laura. Sandra reconciles with Paulo César.

Chapter 48

Laura shows she is afraid of Renato. Cristiano celebrates the success of his article with Noêmia. Darlene executes her plan to become famous, and Ademar is saddened by his daughter's situation.

Chapter 49

Maria Clara is embarrassed by Beatriz's presence, and Fernando tries to win his wife back. Hercília lies to Joel. Ademar doesn't speak to Darlene. Vladimir takes photos with Bruno.

Chapter 50

Marcos tells Laura about the investigation into Joel. Lineu says he's afraid of Ubaldo. Fernando decides to dedicate himself to his relationship with Beatriz. Zeca waits for Cristiano at the ceremony.

Chapter 51

Cristiano shows up drunk at Zeca's party. Salvador picks up Ubaldo from prison, and Lineu gets nervous. Darlene prepares for her test, and Jaqueline tries to steal it. Joel follows Marcos.

Chapter 52

Laura is worried about Renato's intentions. Inácio begins to react, and Fernando is happy. Clara and Fernando bump into each other. Joel gathers some information for Renato.

Chapter 53

Renato makes a discovery about Laura. Cristiano is selected to participate in the program. Ubaldo goes to Lineu's office. Yolanda appears in Rio and Renato gets furious.

Chapter 54

Darlene and Jaqueline do poorly on the test. Beatriz hires Ubaldo as a driver. Sandra realizes that Paulo is lying about the course. Fernando tries to kiss Maria Clara.

Chapter 55

Iara is disappointed with Marcos, and Joel takes the opportunity to comfort her. Lineu discovers that Ubaldo is his daughter's driver. Ivan recognizes Marcos. Joel discovers information about Marcos.

Chapter 56

Joel extracts important information from Iara. Sandra confronts Paulo about his lies. Laura sets a trap for a model. Darlene steals her father's invitations. Guilherme follows Marcos.

Chapter 57

Marcos confesses to Dr. Fragoso and Joel everything he knows about Laura. Ademar catches his daughter at the party. Laura sets a trap for a model. Lineu kisses Corina.

Chapter 58

Corina confesses to Ana that she is dating Lineu. Vladimir asks Inácio a question, and he becomes ill. Renato and Marcos form a partnership. Laura invades Renato's house.

Chapter 59

Nelito tells Maria Clara that he was the one who gave Laura the bracelet. Zeca has an accident and Vladimir tries to rescue him. Maria Clara suspects Laura. Ana confronts Nelito.

Chapter 60

Firefighters mobilize to rescue Zeca. Renato worries about his inheritance. Ana plots against her mother and Lineu. Maria Clara searches Laura's room and finds some documents.

Chapter 61

Maria Clara fires Laura. Vladimir tells Cristiano the truth about Zeca's accident. Lineu finds a letter in the book borrowed from Corina. Laura hatches a new plan.

Chapter 62

Lineu gives Corina the cold shoulder. Jaqueline is called to do Floriano's nails. Heloísa discovers her husband is having an affair and goes to Lineu's house to catch him in the act. A tragedy occurs.

Chapter 63

Jaqueline becomes the celebrity of the moment, and Darlene is seething with anger. Ana makes a scene with Eliete about Sandra's relationship. Corina looks for Lineu. Jaqueline receives an invitation.

Chapter 64

Maria Clara throws a party for her friends from Andaraí to get revenge on her sister. Inácio has an accident. Ana teams up with Laura, and the two hatch a plan against Maria Clara.

Chapter 65

Maria Clara announces she will be absent from the meeting. Dora gets angry, and Laura puts her plan into action. Zeca returns home. Dora makes Laura an offer. Inácio changes completely.

Chapter 66

Renato blackmails Laura. Maria Clara is confused by Evaldo's disappearance. Lineu sends flowers to Jaqueline. Salvador advises Beatriz and Inácio. Sandra catches Paulo cheating on her.

Chapter 67

Cristiano finds a bottle of liquor and considers drinking it. Beatriz accompanies Inácio to a soccer game and causes a scene with the poor people. Ana Paula suspects her sister is dating.

Chapter 68

Beatriz emotionally blackmails her son. Maria Clara is shocked to find Iara sleeping on the floor. Jaqueline accepts Lineu's proposal. Ana Paula looks for a front man for Laura.

Chapter 69

Jaqueline says goodbye to everyone. Inácio pretends to attend therapy and suffers from his mother's emotional blackmail. Ana Paula receives an invitation to Antonio Sandrelli's premiere.

Chapter 70

Cristiano decides to join Vitória for a caipirinha. Paulo spends hours in the sun, hoping to get sunstroke. Corina sees Lineu and Jaqueline at a restaurant. Vladimir meets Cristiano.

Chapter 71

Corina feels jealous when she sees Lineu and Jaqueline. Inácio lies to his father about therapy. Cristiano admits his alcoholism. Lineu follows Alcir's advice and has dinner with Corina.

Chapter 72

Maria Clara finalizes the details for the evening with Fernando. Lineu asks Yolanda for help. Fernando discovers Inácio's lies. Ubaldo makes Jaqueline an offer.

Chapter 73

Jaqueline rejects Ubaldo's proposal. Inácio undergoes surgery after the accident. Corina accuses Ana Paula of writing the letter. Noêmia reminisces about moments with her late husband.

Chapter 74

Fernando apologizes to Inácio. Sandra is photographed with Alejandro Sanz. Cristiano gets a job and provokes Renato. Darlene enjoys the day at Jaqueline's condominium.

Chapter 75

Maria Clara and Beatriz lie to each other when they meet at the hospital. Vladimir breaks up with Darlene. Sandra discovers Paulo César's lies. Inácio recovers without any lasting effects.

Chapter 76

Laura keeps Maria Clara's secret. Lineu gifts Nelito an agency. Darlene tries to attend the party. Renato finds out about Inácio's accident.

Chapter 77

Maria Clara is charmed by Hugo's talent and lifestyle. Jaqueline gets Darlene a job. Paulo César is honest with Sandra. Yolanda continues investigating the letter.

Chapter 78

Lineu gets Jaqueline a TV show. Yolanda finds the letter. Darlene gives her first interview. Cristiano discovers a secret about Noêmia.

Chapter 79

Laura wins Beatriz's trust. Maria Clara accepts the conditions to have Fernando. Darlene reconciles with Vladimir. Cristiano pressures Noêmia after following her.

Chapter 80

Cristiano doesn't accept Renato's apologies. Vladimir visits Inácio. Lineu offers Cristiano the editorship of the next magazine. Laura gives Beatriz the apartment address.

Chapter 81

Beatriz attacks Maria Clara. Fernando finds Beatriz passed out in the bathroom. Vladimir proposes to Darlene. Lineu apologizes to Corina and the couple reconciles.

Chapter 82

Laura tells Marcos the reason for her plot against Maria Clara. Lineu breaks up with Jaqueline. Jaqueline reveals a new talent. Laura helps Beatriz against Maria Clara.

Chapter 83

Lineu denies Beatriz's requests. Paulo César gets Eduardo's phone number. Vladimir prepares a wedding dinner for Darlene. Jaqueline's program doesn't perform as expected.

Chapter 84

Maria Clara breaks off her partnership with Lineu. Laura convinces Beatriz to recommend her for a job with Lineu. Paulo César arranges a meeting with Eduardo. Darlene and Vladimir get married.

Chapter 85

Maria Clara is worried about the testimony given regarding the music. Paulo César discovers a secret about Noêmia and confronts her. Laura gets the job with Lineu.

Chapter 86

Ernesto tells Maria Clara the true story of Ademar. Beatriz joins the Council and receives advice from Laura. Noêmia reconciles with Paulo César.

Chapter 87

Laura accepts Lineu's invitation to produce the show. Renato is surprised by the board's decision. Lineu approves Jaqueline's program. Inácio leaves the clinic.

Chapter 88

Maria Clara is surprised by Laura's new job and decides to go to the show. Darlene loses her voice before the party. Jaqueline receives lessons from Yolanda. Bruno humiliates Laura.

Chapter 89

Maria Clara confronts Laura and attacks her. Hugo finds Maria Clara. Sandra gets closer to Inácio. Marcos discovers Ademar's secret. Paulo César decides to come clean with Noêmia.

Chapter 90

Ademar is furious about Laura's invitation. Noêmia cries after Paulo César reveals her secret. Inácio is overjoyed by Gabi's return. Maria Clara tells Corina about Fernando.

Chapter 91

Corina makes a request to Lineu. Paulo César tries to get back together with Sandra. Jaqueline is interviewed on TV. Inácio has a panic attack. Darlene makes a deal with Laura.

Chapter 92

Laura and Darlene find the registration form. Hugo meets Maria Clara at the mall. Ana Paula is jealous of Jaqueline and goes to visit her. Cristiano receives a proposal from Lineu.

Chapter 93

Fernando and Maria Clara have a disagreement. Sandra tries to help Inácio and advises him to seek out Gabi. Laura meets with Dr. Felipe. Noêmia receives a proposal from Cristiano.

Chapter 94

Ubaldo makes a big confession to Laura, and the two begin to negotiate. Noêmia tells Maria Clara that she received a job offer. Sandra takes Gabi to Inácio's house.

Chapter 95

Inácio discovers the truth about the day of the accident. Paulo and Sandra have a disagreement. Renata invites Noêmia for a drink. Paulo saves Jaqueline, and she takes him to her apartment.

Chapter 96

Ubaldo accepts Laura's deal and makes her an offer. Renato tries to seduce Noêmia, who is swayed. Paulo tells Jaqueline that he is single. Darlene tells her fiancé what she did.

Chapter 97

Vladimir decides to break into Laura's apartment to steal the evidence. Maria Clara decides to go to the French party. Hugo goes in with her. Fernando has a jealous outburst, and Beatriz sees it.

Chapter 98

Lineu is taken to the hospital. Renato offers to help Noêmia win over Cristiano. Darlene worries about her father. Marcos overhears Maria Clara making an appointment with Hugo.

Chapter 99

Maria Clara asks Hugo to forget about her. Marcos overhears everything and tells Laura. Noêmia refuses to pay for her son's car repairs. Darlene confronts Laura and is humiliated by the shrew.

Chapter 100

Jaqueline is moved by her show and everyone congratulates her. Lineu decides to make his will. Hugo follows Maria Clara, who confronts him. Yolanda steals a check from Jaqueline.

Chapter 101

Inácio is discharged from the hospital and Beatriz is saddened. Vladimir ends his engagement. Lineu begins drafting his will and tells Beatriz about it. Corina sends a letter to Lineu.

Chapter 102

Lineu finalizes his will. Jaqueline receives harsh criticism about her program. Paulo starts working. Ana Paula plots to separate Paulo and Sandra.

Chapter 103

Sandra confronts Paulo. Inácio recovers the torn check and decides to glue it back together. Marcos steals the key to Maria Clara's apartment. Noêmia asks Renato for help to be more sensual.

Chapter 104

Laura, Bidu, and Marcos put their plan into action. Vladimir confronts Jaqueline about the check. Renato introduces Noêmia to Yolanda. Paulo looks for Sandra and asks to see the check.

Chapter 105

Fernando is shocked to see Hugo in bed. Corina suspects Ana is involved in her daughter's fight. Maria Clara tells Fernando some big news, but he lashes out without thinking.

Chapter 106

Hugo explains everything that happened to Maria Clara and Fernando. Inácio talks to Jaqueline about the check. Maria Clara asks Fernando for some time apart. Vladimir looks for Darlene.

Chapter 107

Beatriz is devastated by the divorce and lashes out at Inácio. Sandra and Corina confront Ana Paula. Darlene tries to seduce Inácio. Ubaldo threatens Lineu. Sandra looks for Paulo.

Chapter 108

Renato gives Lineu a gun. Fernando finds Beatriz unconscious. Lineu and Inácio have a fierce fight. Corina discovers that Maria Clara is on the verge of bankruptcy and makes a decision.

Chapter 109

Lineu speeds up the paperwork to acknowledge Maria Clara as his daughter. Lineu blackmails Fernando and makes a proposition to Darlene. Fernando confronts Beatriz. The Contemporânea party begins.

Chapter 110

Fernando assures Lineu that he will not give in to his blackmail. Inácio argues with Lineu. Corina tells Maria Clara that Lineu is her father. Maria Clara looks for Lineu and is shocked by what she finds.

Chapter 111

Maria Clara accuses Fernando of killing Lineu. Fernando advises Inácio to lie to the police. Peixoto tells Maria Clara that the police will indict Fernando because of her pregnancy.

Chapter 112

Maria Clara lies to Fernando and says she's pregnant with Hugo's child. Beatriz arrives at the wake with Laura, and Renato becomes suspicious. Ana Paula pressures Corina.

Chapter 113

Beatriz gets angry with Maria Clara and the two try to fight. Vladimir discovers that Darlene posed for Fama magazine. Inácio is rejected by Darlene. Corina apologizes to Maria Clara.

Chapter 114

Darlene is outraged when she is removed from Fama magazine. Laura bribes Odete to fulfill her request. The police investigate Lineu's death. Beatriz takes over as the new interim president.

Chapter 115

Darlene is devastated by Vladimir's death. Maria Clara clarifies with Hugo that she cannot reciprocate his love. Beatriz delves deeper into her role as president. Salvador testifies to the police.

Chapter 116

Hugo confesses to being in love. Darlene annoys Beatriz with her presence. Laura instructs Hercília not to give the evidence to anyone. Beatriz invites Fernando to be president.

Chapter 117

Inácio doesn't fulfill Darlene's wishes. Maria Clara is excited about her new job opportunity. Cristiano gives Paulo César a gift. Fernando arranges a meeting with Maria Clara.

Chapter 118

Fernando states that Maria Clara doesn't need to pay anything, as she already paid in bed. Caio invites Darlene and Carolina to come up to his house. Maria Clara agrees to let Hugo do an internship at the company.

Chapter 119

Tadeu steals Caio's semen and gives it to Darlene. Maria Clara decides to take out a loan to put on the show. Renato hatches a plan against Cristiano.

Chapter 120

Renato deceives Noêmia and discovers Cristiano's secret. Fernando celebrates Inácio's full recovery. Maria Clara organizes a press conference, and Corina tries to stop her.

Chapter 121

Corina embarrasses Maria Clara at the press conference. Joel gets the video of Cristiano, and Renato plans the heist. Darlene introduces herself to Yolanda as Caio's girlfriend.

Chapter 122

Corina seeks out Maria Clara to apologize. Renato discusses the details of his plan with Jairo. Cristiano invites Noêmia to dinner. Darlene takes a pregnancy test.

Chapter 123

Laura helps Beatriz prove that Maria Clara is not her sister. Marcos warns Laura about the danger of her plan. Felipe refuses to help Laura. Eliete advises Vladimir to change his habits.

Chapter 124

The DNA test results come out and Beatriz reacts to the news. Ubaldo tries to claim part of Lineu's estate in court. Nelito tries to regain sponsorship for Jaqueline's program.

Chapter 125

Maria Clara is outraged to learn she may have been deceived. Ernesto and Ademar confess their involvement in the theft of the copyright to "Musa do Verão". Oscar and Vitória are dating.

Chapter 126

Maria Clara apologizes to Ubaldo, and the lawyers settle the compensation. Ubaldo is cheered by fans. Vladimir gets involved with a married fan. Darlene is contradicted by Renato.

Chapter 127

Maria Clara tells Peixoto that she accepts the offer, but wants to protect Melo Diniz, and Ubaldo agrees to the terms. Vladimir creates a social action program in the neighborhood.

Chapter 128

Salvador gets angry with Ubaldo's behavior and kicks him out. Maria Clara's professional career grows again, and she looks for a sponsor. Darlene sees her plan crumble.

Chapter 129

Maria Clara tricks Renato and recovers the ticket. Jairo executes his plan against Cristiano. Caio is cremated and Darlene causes a scene at the police station. Maria Clara celebrates the news.

Chapter 130

Cristiano is arrested, leaving his neighborhood friends worried. Maria Clara asks Ernesto and Ademar for help. Renato confirms that Caio's inheritance is his. Yolanda hatches a plan.

Chapter 131

Beatriz humiliates herself for Fernando's attention. Yolanda proposes a deal to Darlene. Laura tries to convince Ernesto to work with her. Ana Paula and Eliete fight. The show is a success.

Chapter 132

Ana Paula discovers Sandra's secret. Hugo continues searching for Ernesto. Nelito decides to leave home. Laura makes dinner plans with Fernando. The website launch party takes place.

Chapter 133

Ernesto swears he had no intention of harming Maria Clara. Fernando interrupts Beatriz's advances. Hugo discovers Ana Paula's plan, and Maria Clara issues a warning against her sister.

Chapter 134

Maria Clara kicks Ana Paula out of her house. Darlene gets a photoshoot with Bruno. Ana Paula asks Yolanda for shelter. Noêmia tries to convince Renato to leave Zeca with Cristiano.

Chapter 135

Maria Clara receives support from Corina and promises to worry about her expected child. Laura and Beatriz celebrate the closing of Melo Diniz. Maria Clara accepts Esteves' proposal.

Chapter 136

Maria Clara is surprised by Laura's obsession with buying her house and office. Renato continues with his plan to destroy Cristiano and asks Beatriz to fire him. Laura celebrates her new life as a socialite.

Chapter 137

Maria Clara gets a new office. Darlene is harassed by fans after appearing on the cover of Fama magazine. Marcos discovers Maria Clara's secret. Ana Paula moves out of Yolanda's house.

Chapter 138

Laura approaches Fernando to confront Maria Clara. Darlene is invited to host a television program. Vladimir gets a job at Maria Clara's production company.

Chapter 139

Maria Clara prepares the Luau with her team. The council vote ends in a tie, and the final vote goes to Beatriz. Vladimir saves a dog and is applauded by the press.

Chapter 140

Renato keeps Laura's secret and asks for a favor. Paulo César takes over the sound system at the party and reassures Maria Clara. Nelito makes advances towards Eliete. Cristiano prepares for the hearing.

Chapter 141

Cristiano threatens Renato. Vladimir refuses Darlene's invitation. Cristiano testifies and claims to have been sober for months. Ernesto testifies against Cristiano. Darlene records her new program.

Chapter 142

Maria Clara and Fernando greet each other coldly. Then, she has a crying fit. Laura tries to come up with a story about why she's living in Maria Clara's old house.

Chapter 143

Ana makes a scene in the street with Eliete because of the children. Cristiano hands Zeca over to Renato. Nelito is surprised to find his children's tuition paid. Six months pass.

Chapter 144

Beatriz advises Laura to accept Ubaldo as her son. Darlene devises a plan to reveal the sex of her baby. Maria Clara is caught in a severe storm on the road.

Chapter 145

Paulo bumps into Fabiana on the street and they flirt. Darlene discovers she's pregnant with twins. Laura mistreats Ubaldo and Hercília. Maria Clara's water breaks and Hugo prepares himself.

Chapter 146

Sandra catches Paulo cheating on her. Inácio rushes to comfort her and ends up sleeping with Maria Clara. Maria Clara arrives home with Hugo and their daughter. Fernando thinks about his beloved and makes a decision.

Chapter 147

Maria Clara assures Fernando that Nina is Hugo's daughter. Bruno discovers Jairo's whereabouts. Fernando goes to the airport to wait for Tânia along with a nanny.

Chapter 148

Fernando takes Tânia to see Rio. Zeca hides from Renato in Jaqueline's apartment. Noêmia meets Jairo. Darlene goes into labor.

Chapter 149

Vladimir decides to jump out the window to talk to Zeca. Darlene demands explanations from Tadeu about her black babies. Marcos finds out about Maria Clara's new project and tells Laura.

Chapter 150

Maria Clara confesses that she is afraid of Laura. Paulo César tells Inácio that Sandra is no longer living with him. Inácio refuses to say why. Beatriz becomes alert when she sees Fernando and Tânia together.

Chapter 151

Tânia insists she's in love with Rio and wants to intern at Fernando's production company, which he agrees to. Paulo César shouts into the microphone that he loves Sandra, and she goes home with him.

Chapter 152

Renato hatches a plan against Ubaldo. Cristiano tries to take Jairo to the police station, but he escapes. Fernando threatens Renato. Maria Clara can't resist and goes to bed with Hugo.

Chapter 153

Renato hatches a plan and orders Jairo to execute it. Tânia and Fernando spend the night together. Beatriz gets jealous. Vladimir and Jaque get together. Marcos confronts Laura.

Chapter 154

Beatriz confronts Fernando. Jairo carries out Renato's plan, turns himself in to the police, and exonerates Cristiano. Laura hatches a plan for Maria Clara.

Chapter 155

Laura hatches a plan and instructs Marcos to plant drugs in Maria Clara's daughter's bag during the luau. Marcos initially disagrees but eventually goes along with the plan.

Chapter 156

Maria Clara turns her face away when Laura toasts. Manolo watches Laura from afar. The people from Andaraí welcome Zeca with a party. Darlene chooses an outfit to wear to the interview.

Chapter 157

Marcos pays Bidu and tells him to leave the luau. Detective Aldo prepares for the raid. Noêmia confesses to Cristiano that, even unintentionally, she helped Renato and vows to have no forgiveness.

Chapter 158

Laura explains the reason for her hatred of Maria Clara, which impresses Maria Clara. Vladimir hears Darlene's story, thinks she was despicable, and throws her out of his house. Jaqueline accepts a ride and affection from Vladimir.

Chapter 159

Hugo tries to downplay it, but Maria Clara is convinced. Laura lies to Bruno, saying she was reading a letter from friends in the United States. Maria Clara vows to prove Laura's involvement in her arrest.

Chapter 160

Renato assures Joel that he will find proof of the connection between Laura and the drug dealer. Maria Clara closes the Melo Diniz company and cries in Hugo's arms.

Chapter 161

Fernando shows solidarity with Maria Clara. Hugo arrives with Nina. Fernando holds the baby in his arms and gets emotional. Laura buys shares in the venture. Renato explains to Ana Paula that he wants Laura to run out of cash.

Chapter 162

Marcos insists on wanting a car and tells Laura to fend for herself. Gilson, the loan shark, pressures Nelito to pay his debt. Ademar confesses to Lourival that he was in Lineu's office to talk about Darlene.

Chapter 163

Bruno recounts Laura's past in the United States in detail. Maria Clara vows she won't rest until Laura pays for what she did. Laura is annoyed at having to depend on Ubaldo.

Chapter 164

Maria Clara pressures Darlene to find out if she's involved in the Summer Muse case, but she denies it. Ernesto sees her leaving Darlene's house and the two fight. Bruno intervenes.

Chapter 165

Noêmia asks Paulo César to forgive Sandra. Inácio is charmed by Darlene. Sandra and Paulo César reconcile. Renato asks Bruno what he discovered about Laura, but he doesn't reveal anything.

Chapter 166

Bruno and Hugo convince Maria Clara that they first need to put pressure on Bidu. Ademar is hired to work at the Samba House, with Maria Clara's approval. Bruno calls Bidu for a campaign.

Chapter 167

Marcos flirts with Jaqueline. Bidu warns Marcos that Hugo already knows everything. Hugo chases Marcos, who runs away from the party, but ends up losing sight of him.

Chapter 168

Maria Clara demands to know everything about Laura. Beatriz accuses Darlene of blackmailing her and tries to recover the letter. Marcos confesses many things, but denies being involved in the drug bust.

Chapter 169

Hugo asks to go to the party with Maria Clara. Fernando reprimands Beatriz because of Darlene's program. Renato congratulates Laura, but makes a veiled threat.

Chapter 170

Renato makes it clear that he knows Laura was beaten up by Maria Clara. Laura argues with Marcos for not warning her that Maria Clara already knew about her schemes and demands that he tell her everything.

Chapter 171

Renato assures her that it's not about self-interest, but love, and if she doesn't accept his proposal, he will gather all the evidence and put her in jail. Laura agrees to marry Renato.

Chapter 172

Laura assures her that she has no option. The judge performs the marriage. Cristiano, Vladimir and Eliete welcome guests at the door of Sobradinho. Maria Clara finalizes the preparations for the show.

Chapter 174

Renato takes Laura away and orders Manolo and the security guards to beat up Marcos. Maria Clara looks at Fernando passionately. Tânia arrives at the clinic and Beatriz, quite meanly, orders her to go to her room.

Chapter 175

Beatriz places the envelope under the seat and leaves. Marcos takes the money. Seeing Beatriz arrive upset, Renato wants to know what the money was for, but Beatriz doesn't tell him anything.

Chapter 176

Marcos reveals that he used to date Laura and asks Beatriz out on a date. Fernando insists he is very proud that Inácio is his son. Marcos warns that Laura doesn't know anything about it, but that Hercília overheard a conversation between Beatriz and a friend about Inácio not being Fernando's son.

Chapter 177

Beatriz assures Marcos that she will pay him. Fernando decides to restrict Renato's powers. Maria Clara makes a deal with Raimundo. Ana Paula asks Corina for financial help.

Chapter 178

Paulo César encourages Sandra to accept the invitation for the photoshoot. Beatriz surprises everyone by introducing Marcos as her advisor. Marcos finally breaks up with Laura. Darlene's scavenger hunt begins.

Chapter 179

Maria Clara obtains valuable information about Laura. Queiroz discovers new information about Lineu's death and contacts the police. Vladimir finds a new victim.

Chapter 180

Salvador declares his love for Palmira. Fernando decides to find out who killed Queiroz. Lourival investigates the businessman's death. Sandra takes photos in a bikini on the beach. Marcos moves.

Chapter 181

Maria Clara tells Fernando about Laura's schemes. Laura is shaken by a message from Hercília. Fernando suspects that Nina might be his daughter. Renato allies himself with Marcos.

Chapter 182

Beatriz introduces Marcos as an economist at the meeting, and Fernando suspects Renato. Inácio lies during questioning. Laura manages to get rid of the security guard. Noêmia reunites with Daniel.

Chapter 183

Maria Clara schedules Gal Costa's show for the same day as the party at Espaço Fama. Daniel invites Noêmia out. Renato and Marcos plot a heist. Maria Clara warns Iara about Marcos.

Chapter 184

Iara confesses her affair with Marcos to Maria Clara. Daniel discovers that Noêmia has a son. The Sobradinho venue is packed for Gal Costa's concert. Renato mocks Laura's failure.

Chapter 185

Beatriz appoints Renato as her representative at the board meeting. Laura and Ernesto gain an ally and sabotage a show in Sobradinho. Daniel discovers Paulo César's age. Sobradinho is shut down.

Chapter 186

Vladimir proves Ernesto's involvement in the scheme. Jaqueline seduces Ernesto. Daniel gets closer to Paulo César. Ana Paula discovers that Renato is blackmailing Laura.

Chapter 187

Corina mentions that Ana Paula wants to borrow the apartment she received from Lineu. Maria Clara fears that Ana Paula is allied with Laura. Beatriz is distressed to see Fernando and Tânia kissing.

Chapter 188

Maria Clara asks the head of security, Satamini, to see the security tapes. Noêmia assures Daniel that Paulo César is not his son. Beatriz signs the contract with Navarro, the representative of Mectrade.

Chapter 189

At the christening, Vladimir awkwardly takes a picture with Jaqueline and Darlene. Corina assures Maria Clara that she will find out from Ana Paula why Renato uses the tape to manipulate Laura.

Chapter 190

Maria Clara feigns vulnerability and asks Renato for help in reopening Sobradinho. Daniel vows to find a way to tell Paulo César that he is his father.

Chapter 191

Laura doesn't believe it, but then becomes hysterical to find out what Maria Clara wanted. Renato is evasive. Daniel tells Paulo César his whole story, concluding that he is his father.

Chapter 192

The security guards force Laura to stay in her room. Renato receives Maria Clara. Ubaldo, drunk, tells Yolanda that he saw Beatriz at Vasconcelos on the night of the crime.

Chapter 193

Marcos loves Darlene's show. Fernando gives his completely opposite opinion. Darlene makes a veiled threat to Beatriz, who signs the sponsorship contract. Ana Paula and Eliete meet at Maria Clara's house and argue.

Chapter 194

Renato offers himself as a candidate for president. Daniel reassures Paulo César and gives his son the agreed-upon allowance. Fernando advises Beatriz to fire Renato.

Chapter 195

Renato congratulates Fernando, who nominates Cristiano as vice-president. Renato assures Joel that he will oust Fernando. Fernando informs Beatriz that he will fire Renato and Marcos.

Chapter 196

Marcos gives Beatriz 24 hours to prove she's doing everything she can to raise the money. Sandra reacts with slight displeasure when Daniel hands the check to Paulo César.

Chapter 197

Laura asks Marcos to become Beatriz's lover. Beatriz feels confused when she wakes up with Marcos in bed. Corina demands that Ana Paula see her children more often. Lourival gets a new lead.

Chapter 198

Laura makes Ana Paula an offer in exchange for information about Maria Clara. Lourival discovers a new clue about Laura and Beatriz. Maria Clara finds clues about the tape.

Chapter 199

Maria Clara and Laura accidentally meet at Renato's apartment. Paulo César has another jealous outburst. Vladimir pays Jaqueline's bills. Laura fulfills her agreement with Ana Paula.

Chapter 200

Inácio appears nervous and says that Salvador gave him the news of Lineu's death by phone. Sandra asks for time to think, but Paulo César pressures her to accept Daniel's proposal.

Chapter 201

Fernando decides to go to the police station to prevent Regina from testifying: after all, she knows that he and Inácio did not spend the night at home on the day of Lineu's death.

Chapter 202

Salvador tries to prove Inácio's innocence. Maria Clara asks Cristiano for help. Beatriz gives in to Yolanda's threats. Vladimir cries while watching the firefighters' actions again.

Chapter 203

Fernando changes his testimony and risks being indicted. Cristiano entices Joel and obtains information about Renato. Paulo César disappoints Sandra. Fabiana and Bruno kiss.

Chapter 204

Fernando reveals to Tânia the name of the woman he suspects is having a child with him. Maria Clara arranges a meeting with Renato. Darlene tries to help Vladimir. Sandra breaks up with Paulo César.

Chapter 205

Maria Clara hides her tension and hints that she wants to see the tape. Renato serves her champagne. PC reacts badly when Sandra says she wants to break up. Renato shows the tape, and Maria Clara insists on seeing it first.

Chapter 206

Laura tells Renato that she obtained the dossier from Joel, whom he should recommend as the director of Vasconcelos' new magazine. Tânia breaks up with Fernando, and the two promise to remain friends.

Chapter 207

Maria Clara makes a list of suspects in the tape theft. Corina questions Ubaldo about the tape's disappearance, but he doesn't reveal anything. Eliete orders Nelito to spend the night at Ana Paula's house and search everything.

Chapter 208

Beatriz catches Caetano going through her things and fires him. Ana Paula is furious to see that Nelito has left. Nelito tells Maria Clara that he didn't find anything at his ex-wife's house.

Chapter 209

Fernando is certain that Renato is involved in the crime and wants to divert the police's attention from him. Ademar assures everyone that the tape is not with Darlene. Beatriz agrees to go for a drive with Marcos.

Chapter 210

Beatriz is upset because Fernando didn't show up at the party at Espaço Fama in honor of a movie. Laura assures Beatriz that Marcos is madly in love with her.

Chapter 211

Maria Clara tells Fernando the whole truth. The two kiss passionately. Darlene wants to throw a party for Vladimir at Espaço Fama and asks Inácio, who ends up breaking up with her.

Chapter 212

Caetano insists he wasn't with Lineu on the day of his death. Beatriz swears she only did everything for Darlene because Inácio was infatuated with her. Vladimir doesn't forgive Darlene and orders her to disappear from his life.

Chapter 213

Yolanda lies, saying the photos are for her magazine column. Beatriz assures Fernando that she wants the $200,000 to buy a painting.

Chapter 214

Laura lies, saying she bought the bracelet from a friend at school. Beatriz finds the lie strange. Renato overhears Hercília and Marcos talking about something that happened on Lineu's boat.

Chapter 215

Maria Clara shows interest when Fernando informs her that Cristiano will recommend her as director of the new channel. Beatriz confesses to Renato that she got pregnant on purpose so as not to lose Fernando.

Chapter 216

Inácio threatens to call his father. Marcos tells him not to involve Renato, and Inácio doesn't understand anything. Under pressure, Marcos tells Inácio everything.

Chapter 217

With Cristiano's help, Maria Clara returns Laura's provocation. Beatriz assures Renato that Maria Clara will not be the director of the new channel. Inácio tells Fernando that he is Renato's son, and becomes very emotional.

Chapter 218

Inácio interrupts the argument between Beatriz and Fernando and defends his mother. Fernando gets emotional. Hugo asks Laura for help with his career. She finds it strange, but shows interest.

Chapter 219

Maria Clara seeks out Beatriz in the hope of helping Fernando avoid being convicted for Lineu's death. Beatriz responds by saying that Fernando can be her husband again. PC is jealous of Tânia.

Chapter 220

Laura says she can do whatever she wants with Beatriz and tells Hugo how she used her in her plans. Hidden, Beatriz cries, then surprises Laura, who tries to fix the damage.

Chapter 221

Darlene rejects Nelito's proposal. Beatriz gives the tape to Inácio and goes to London. Laura accepts Renato's proposal. Joel tells Laura that Inácio has the tape. Maria Clara meets Caetano and Olga.