Driven by a past vendetta, Laura Prudente da Costa stops at nothing to destroy the life of the successful Maria Clara Diniz, with the help of Marcos and the ambitious editor Renato Mendes.

Episode 1
Chapter 1
Oct 13, 2003
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.

Episode 2
Chapter 2
Oct 14, 2003
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.

Episode 3
Chapter 3
Oct 15, 2003
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.

Episode 4
Chapter 4
Oct 16, 2003
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.

Episode 5
Chapter 5
Oct 17, 2003
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.

Episode 6
Chapter 6
Oct 18, 2003
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.

Episode 7
Chapter 7
Oct 20, 2003
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.

Episode 8
Chapter 8
Oct 21, 2003
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.

Episode 9
Chapter 9
Oct 22, 2003
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.

Episode 10
Chapter 10
Oct 23, 2003
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.

Episode 11
Chapter 11
Oct 24, 2003
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.

Episode 12
Chapter 12
Oct 25, 2003
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.

Episode 13
Chapter 13
Oct 27, 2003
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.

Episode 14
Chapter 14
Oct 28, 2003
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.

Episode 15
Chapter 15
Oct 29, 2003
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.

Episode 16
Chapter 16
Oct 30, 2003
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.

Episode 17
Chapter 17
Oct 31, 2003
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.

Episode 18
Chapter 18
Nov 1, 2003
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.

Episode 19
Chapter 19
Nov 3, 2003
Fernando tries to get closer to Maria Clara, but gets rejected. Renato asks Joel to investigate Cristiano. Laura lies to Ana Paula.

Episode 20
Chapter 20
Nov 4, 2003
Fernando and Maria Clara grow closer. Laura convinces Ana Paula to authorize Sandra's trip. Caio discovers Renato's scheme. Salvador looks for Lineu.

Episode 21
Chapter 21
Nov 5, 2003
Lineu tells Salvador the truth about Ubaldo. Bruno slaps Teresa and breaks up with her. Caio punches Renato. Fernando invites Maria Clara out.

Episode 22
Chapter 22
Nov 6, 2003
Corina gets Nelito a job. Laura sets a trap and Claudionor is fired. Eliete convinces Maria Paula to have dinner with Fernando.

Episode 23
Chapter 23
Nov 7, 2003
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.

Episode 24
Chapter 24
Nov 8, 2003
The Fire Chief reprimands Vladimir for rescuing the boy. Renato invites Laura out. Noêmia hires Marcos. Nelito mistreats an important client. Clara rejects Fernando.

Episode 25
Chapter 25
Nov 10, 2003
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.

Episode 26
Chapter 26
Nov 11, 2003
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.

Episode 27
Chapter 27
Nov 12, 2003
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.

Episode 28
Chapter 28
Nov 13, 2003
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.

Episode 29
Chapter 29
Nov 14, 2003
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.

Episode 30
Chapter 30
Nov 15, 2003
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.

Episode 31
Chapter 31
Nov 17, 2003
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.

Episode 32
Chapter 32
Nov 18, 2003
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.

Episode 33
Chapter 33
Nov 19, 2003
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.

Episode 34
Chapter 34
Nov 20, 2003
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.

Episode 35
Chapter 35
Nov 21, 2003
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.

Episode 36
Chapter 36
Nov 22, 2003
Maria Clara and Fernando miss each other at the hospital. Cristiano returns home drunk. Fernando and Beatriz are inconsolable upon discovering news about Fábio.

Episode 37
Chapter 37
Nov 24, 2003
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.

Episode 38
Chapter 38
Nov 25, 2003
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.

Episode 39
Chapter 39
Nov 26, 2003
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.

Episode 40
Chapter 40
Nov 27, 2003
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.

Episode 41
Chapter 41
Nov 28, 2003
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.

Episode 42
Chapter 42
Nov 29, 2003
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.

Episode 43
Chapter 43
Dec 1, 2003
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.

Episode 44
Chapter 44
Dec 2, 2003
Marcos gets Renato's documents. Sandra is disappointed with Paulo César. Renato introduces Laura to his friends. Nelito falls in love with Darlene.

Episode 45
Chapter 45
Dec 3, 2003
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.

Episode 46
Chapter 46
Dec 4, 2003
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.

Episode 47
Chapter 47
Dec 5, 2003
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.

Episode 48
Chapter 48
Dec 6, 2003
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.

Episode 49
Chapter 49
Dec 8, 2003
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.

Episode 50
Chapter 50
Dec 9, 2003
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.

Episode 51
Chapter 51
Dec 10, 2003
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.

Episode 52
Chapter 52
Dec 11, 2003
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.

Episode 53
Chapter 53
Dec 12, 2003
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.

Episode 54
Chapter 54
Dec 13, 2003
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.

Episode 55
Chapter 55
Dec 15, 2003
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.

Episode 56
Chapter 56
Dec 16, 2003
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.

Episode 57
Chapter 57
Dec 17, 2003
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.

Episode 58
Chapter 58
Dec 18, 2003
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.

Episode 59
Chapter 59
Dec 19, 2003
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.

Episode 60
Chapter 60
Dec 20, 2003
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.

Episode 61
Chapter 61
Dec 22, 2003
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.

Episode 62
Chapter 62
Dec 23, 2003
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.

Episode 63
Chapter 63
Dec 24, 2003
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.

Episode 64
Chapter 64
Dec 25, 2003
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.

Episode 65
Chapter 65
Dec 26, 2003
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.

Episode 66
Chapter 66
Dec 27, 2003
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.

Episode 67
Chapter 67
Dec 29, 2003
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.

Episode 68
Chapter 68
Dec 30, 2003
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.

Episode 69
Chapter 69
Dec 31, 2003
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.

Episode 70
Chapter 70
Jan 1, 2004
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.

Episode 71
Chapter 71
Jan 2, 2004
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.

Episode 72
Chapter 72
Jan 3, 2004
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.

Episode 73
Chapter 73
Jan 5, 2004
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.

Episode 74
Chapter 74
Jan 6, 2004
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.

Episode 75
Chapter 75
Jan 7, 2004
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.

Episode 76
Chapter 76
Jan 8, 2004
Laura keeps Maria Clara's secret. Lineu gifts Nelito an agency. Darlene tries to attend the party. Renato finds out about Inácio's accident.

Episode 77
Chapter 77
Jan 9, 2004
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.

Episode 78
Chapter 78
Jan 10, 2004
Lineu gets Jaqueline a TV show. Yolanda finds the letter. Darlene gives her first interview. Cristiano discovers a secret about Noêmia.

Episode 79
Chapter 79
Jan 12, 2004
Laura wins Beatriz's trust. Maria Clara accepts the conditions to have Fernando. Darlene reconciles with Vladimir. Cristiano pressures Noêmia after following her.

Episode 80
Chapter 80
Jan 13, 2004
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.

Episode 81
Chapter 81
Jan 14, 2004
Beatriz attacks Maria Clara. Fernando finds Beatriz passed out in the bathroom. Vladimir proposes to Darlene. Lineu apologizes to Corina and the couple reconciles.

Episode 82
Chapter 82
Jan 15, 2004
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.

Episode 83
Chapter 83
Jan 16, 2004
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.

Episode 84
Chapter 84
Jan 17, 2004
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.

Episode 85
Chapter 85
Jan 19, 2004
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.

Episode 86
Chapter 86
Jan 20, 2004
Ernesto tells Maria Clara the true story of Ademar. Beatriz joins the Council and receives advice from Laura. Noêmia reconciles with Paulo César.

Episode 87
Chapter 87
Jan 21, 2004
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.

Episode 88
Chapter 88
Jan 22, 2004
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.

Episode 89
Chapter 89
Jan 23, 2004
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.

Episode 90
Chapter 90
Jan 24, 2004
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.

Episode 91
Chapter 91
Jan 26, 2004
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.

Episode 92
Chapter 92
Jan 27, 2004
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.

Episode 93
Chapter 93
Jan 28, 2004
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.

Episode 94
Chapter 94
Jan 29, 2004
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.

Episode 95
Chapter 95
Jan 30, 2004
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.

Episode 96
Chapter 96
Jan 31, 2004
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.

Episode 97
Chapter 97
Feb 2, 2004
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.

Episode 98
Chapter 98
Feb 3, 2004
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.

Episode 99
Chapter 99
Feb 4, 2004
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.

Episode 100
Chapter 100
Feb 5, 2004
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.

Episode 101
Chapter 101
Feb 6, 2004
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.

Episode 102
Chapter 102
Feb 7, 2004
Lineu finalizes his will. Jaqueline receives harsh criticism about her program. Paulo starts working. Ana Paula plots to separate Paulo and Sandra.

Episode 103
Chapter 103
Feb 9, 2004
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.

Episode 104
Chapter 104
Feb 10, 2004
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.

Episode 105
Chapter 105
Feb 11, 2004
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.

Episode 106
Chapter 106
Feb 12, 2004
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.

Episode 107
Chapter 107
Feb 13, 2004
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.

Episode 108
Chapter 108
Feb 14, 2004
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.

Episode 109
Chapter 109
Feb 16, 2004
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.

Episode 110
Chapter 110
Feb 17, 2004
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.

Episode 111
Chapter 111
Feb 18, 2004
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.

Episode 112
Chapter 112
Feb 19, 2004
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.

Episode 113
Chapter 113
Feb 20, 2004
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.

Episode 114
Chapter 114
Feb 21, 2004
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.

Episode 115
Chapter 115
Feb 23, 2004
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.

Episode 116
Chapter 116
Feb 24, 2004
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.

Episode 117
Chapter 117
Feb 25, 2004
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.

Episode 118
Chapter 118
Feb 26, 2004
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.

Episode 119
Chapter 119
Feb 27, 2004
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.

Episode 120
Chapter 120
Feb 28, 2004
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.

Episode 121
Chapter 121
Mar 1, 2004
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.

Episode 122
Chapter 122
Mar 2, 2004
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.

Episode 123
Chapter 123
Mar 3, 2004
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.

Episode 124
Chapter 124
Mar 4, 2004
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.

Episode 125
Chapter 125
Mar 5, 2004
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.

Episode 126
Chapter 126
Mar 6, 2004
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.

Episode 127
Chapter 127
Mar 8, 2004
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.

Episode 128
Chapter 128
Mar 9, 2004
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.

Episode 129
Chapter 129
Mar 10, 2004
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.

Episode 130
Chapter 130
Mar 11, 2004
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.

Episode 131
Chapter 131
Mar 12, 2004
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.

Episode 132
Chapter 132
Mar 13, 2004
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.

Episode 133
Chapter 133
Mar 15, 2004
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.

Episode 134
Chapter 134
Mar 16, 2004
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.

Episode 135
Chapter 135
Mar 17, 2004
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.

Episode 136
Chapter 136
Mar 18, 2004
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.

Episode 137
Chapter 137
Mar 19, 2004
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.

Episode 138
Chapter 138
Mar 20, 2004
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.

Episode 139
Chapter 139
Mar 22, 2004
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.

Episode 140
Chapter 140
Mar 23, 2004
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.

Episode 141
Chapter 141
Mar 24, 2004
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.

Episode 142
Chapter 142
Mar 25, 2004
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.

Episode 143
Chapter 143
Mar 26, 2004
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.

Episode 144
Chapter 144
Mar 27, 2004
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.

Episode 145
Chapter 145
Mar 29, 2004
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.

Episode 146
Chapter 146
Mar 30, 2004
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.

Episode 147
Chapter 147
Mar 31, 2004
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.

Episode 148
Chapter 148
Apr 1, 2004
Fernando takes Tânia to see Rio. Zeca hides from Renato in Jaqueline's apartment. Noêmia meets Jairo. Darlene goes into labor.

Episode 149
Chapter 149
Apr 2, 2004
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.

Episode 150
Chapter 150
Apr 3, 2004
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.

Episode 151
Chapter 151
Apr 5, 2004
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.

Episode 152
Chapter 152
Apr 6, 2004
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.

Episode 153
Chapter 153
Apr 7, 2004
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.

Episode 154
Chapter 154
Apr 8, 2004
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.

Episode 155
Chapter 155
Apr 9, 2004
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.

Episode 156
Chapter 156
Apr 10, 2004
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.

Episode 157
Chapter 157
Apr 12, 2004
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.

Episode 158
Chapter 158
Apr 13, 2004
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.

Episode 159
Chapter 159
Apr 14, 2004
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.

Episode 160
Chapter 160
Apr 15, 2004
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.

Episode 161
Chapter 161
Apr 16, 2004
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.

Episode 162
Chapter 162
Apr 17, 2004
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.

Episode 163
Chapter 163
Apr 19, 2004
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.

Episode 164
Chapter 164
Apr 20, 2004
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.

Episode 165
Chapter 165
Apr 21, 2004
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.

Episode 166
Chapter 166
Apr 22, 2004
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.

Episode 167
Chapter 167
Apr 23, 2004
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.

Episode 168
Chapter 168
Apr 24, 2004
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.

Episode 169
Chapter 169
Apr 26, 2004
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.

Episode 170
Chapter 170
Apr 27, 2004
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.

Episode 171
Chapter 171
Apr 28, 2004
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.

Episode 172
Chapter 172
Apr 29, 2004
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.

Episode 173
Chapter 173
Apr 30, 2004
Beatriz explains that Inácio is in Itatiaia with Darlene and that Queiroz left a message on his cell phone. Laura tells Beatriz to call Darlene and ask her to keep Inácio there.

Episode 174
Chapter 174
May 1, 2004
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.

Episode 175
Chapter 175
May 3, 2004
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.

Episode 176
Chapter 176
May 4, 2004
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.

Episode 177
Chapter 177
May 5, 2004
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.

Episode 178
Chapter 178
May 6, 2004
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.

Episode 179
Chapter 179
May 7, 2004
Maria Clara obtains valuable information about Laura. Queiroz discovers new information about Lineu's death and contacts the police. Vladimir finds a new victim.

Episode 180
Chapter 180
May 8, 2004
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.

Episode 181
Chapter 181
May 10, 2004
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.

Episode 182
Chapter 182
May 11, 2004
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.

Episode 183
Chapter 183
May 12, 2004
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.

Episode 184
Chapter 184
May 13, 2004
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.

Episode 185
Chapter 185
May 14, 2004
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.

Episode 186
Chapter 186
May 15, 2004
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.

Episode 187
Chapter 187
May 17, 2004
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.

Episode 188
Chapter 188
May 18, 2004
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.

Episode 189
Chapter 189
May 19, 2004
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.

Episode 190
Chapter 190
May 20, 2004
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.

Episode 191
Chapter 191
May 21, 2004
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.

Episode 192
Chapter 192
May 22, 2004
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.

Episode 193
Chapter 193
May 24, 2004
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.

Episode 194
Chapter 194
May 25, 2004
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.

Episode 195
Chapter 195
May 26, 2004
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.

Episode 196
Chapter 196
May 27, 2004
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.

Episode 197
Chapter 197
May 28, 2004
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.

Episode 198
Chapter 198
May 29, 2004
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.

Episode 199
Chapter 199
May 31, 2004
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.

Episode 200
Chapter 200
Jun 1, 2004
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.

Episode 201
Chapter 201
Jun 2, 2004
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.

Episode 202
Chapter 202
Jun 3, 2004
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.

Episode 203
Chapter 203
Jun 4, 2004
Fernando changes his testimony and risks being indicted. Cristiano entices Joel and obtains information about Renato. Paulo César disappoints Sandra. Fabiana and Bruno kiss.

Episode 204
Chapter 204
Jun 5, 2004
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.

Episode 205
Chapter 205
Jun 7, 2004
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.

Episode 206
Chapter 206
Jun 8, 2004
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.

Episode 207
Chapter 207
Jun 9, 2004
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.

Episode 208
Chapter 208
Jun 10, 2004
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.

Episode 209
Chapter 209
Jun 11, 2004
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.

Episode 210
Chapter 210
Jun 12, 2004
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.

Episode 211
Chapter 211
Jun 14, 2004
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.

Episode 212
Chapter 212
Jun 15, 2004
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.

Episode 213
Chapter 213
Jun 16, 2004
Yolanda lies, saying the photos are for her magazine column. Beatriz assures Fernando that she wants the $200,000 to buy a painting.

Episode 214
Chapter 214
Jun 17, 2004
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.

Episode 215
Chapter 215
Jun 18, 2004
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.

Episode 216
Chapter 216
Jun 19, 2004
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.

Episode 217
Chapter 217
Jun 21, 2004
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.

Episode 218
Chapter 218
Jun 22, 2004
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.

Episode 219
Chapter 219
Jun 23, 2004
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.

Episode 220
Chapter 220
Jun 24, 2004
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.

Episode 221
Chapter 221
Jun 25, 2004
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.