Nadia confronts Carlos with heartbreak after he reveals he can't marry her because he is dating her best friend, Wendy. Wendy coldly asserts that marrying Carlos would ruin him and accuses Nadia of pursuing marriage for personal gain, while reminding her parents want her to marry an older man for property benefits. Carlos questions Nadia’s commitment, asking if she would still marry him without wealth or a dowry, to which Nadia insists she would. Amidst career promotions and social pressures, Carlos faces a choice as Nadia demands an explanation about their three-year relationship, leaving the situation unresolved and tense.