Facing a lawsuit that could ruin him, Rafael is offered a lifeline by Alejandra’s own father: work at the company to pay off the debt. But the workplace dynamics are treacherous. The tension ramps up when, through a twist of fate and scheming, the only way to save the family company from Luciano’s claws is for Alejandra to marry... Rafael.

The genius of the first segment of the show lies in the contract. In most romances, the couple is forced together by fate or family. Here, they are forced together by a cold, hard spreadsheet.

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I’m not here to be your friend. I’m here to make a deal. I know a construction project in Santa Marta. Low risk. High return. You give me 150 million. In six months, I return 200.

The narrative begins with a high-stakes collision. Rafael Méndez, a charismatic but humble traveling salesman, accidentally causes a car crash involving Alejandra Maldonado, a high-powered, wealthy executive. While Alejandra suffers severe physical injuries and financial loss, Rafael is left with a massive debt he cannot pay.

En esta primera etapa de la novela, el motor de la trama es la imposición. Para pagar la deuda que amenaza con destruir su futuro, Rafael no tiene otra opción que aceptar un trabajo impuesto por la empresa de Alejandra.

She puts the phone down. She extends her hand.