Curro’s decision to name Pía as his wedding sponsor sparks tension at the Luján palace. Simona and Candela’s return comes with conditions. A secretive license deal and shifting loyalties threaten to overshadow the celebrations.
Curro’s decision to ask Pía Adarre to be his wedding sponsor has unsettled the Luján palace, breaking with tradition and stirring up old rivalries. By ignoring family expectations, Curro puts Leocadia on edge and forces everyone in the household to reconsider their place in the pecking order.
Preparations for Carlo and María Fernández’s wedding are underway, but the mood is tense. Curro’s choice isn’t just a gesture—it puts him in direct conflict with Leocadia and exposes the fragile alliances among the estate’s residents. Pía, who never wanted the spotlight, is caught between pressure from Leocadia and the family to step aside. She pleads with Curro to let her out of the role, showing how personal these power struggles have become. According to recent episodes on RTVE, Curro is also asked by Máximo to convince Ángela to let him accompany her to the altar, a task Curro doubts will work.
"In the same week, Carlo proposes to María Fernández and she accepts, adding to the wedding fever and competition for attention within the estate."
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Simona and Candela, the palace cooks who had gone missing, return but refuse to work unless Julio is dismissed. Found hiding in the refuge, they make their conditions clear. Alonso confronts Máximo, demanding that the duque of Buenaventura fire his valet. The cooks’ ultimatum shows how much influence the service staff now have, and how authority at the estate is being tested. RTVE reports that Simona and Candela’s demands remain a major issue in the household.
Meanwhile, Ciro and Lorenzo try to sneak a valuable license into the household’s invoices, hoping to get Manuel’s signature without his realizing it. Julieta tries to intervene, but Manuel signs the document in a rush, falling into their trap. This deception could have serious financial consequences for the palace.
Personal relationships are strained as well. Martina tells Ángela her feelings for Jacobo have faded, while Adriano, just recovered from his eye treatment, questions Martina’s motives. Leocadia, upset by Curro’s decision, tries to regain her standing by proposing a marriage of convenience to Máximo. She offers to persuade Ángela to let her father walk her down the aisle in exchange for a title. These deals show how much calculation goes into even the most personal choices at the palace.
"According to RTVE and Infobae, Pía is holding back a confession about Jana's death and Leocadia's involvement, planning to reveal the truth only after Curro and Ángela's wedding. This secret, if exposed, could dramatically shift the balance of power in the palace and put Leocadia in a vulnerable position."
On the day of María and Carlo’s wedding, last-minute doubts appear. María, overwhelmed by pressure and uncertainty, asks to speak privately with Carlo before the ceremony. Her later announcement to the staff hints at unresolved issues that could still disrupt the event. At the same time, Julieta pushes for a literacy program for the refuge’s residents, with Manuel’s support, suggesting a possible shift in priorities beyond the palace itself.
This week’s events at the Luján estate show how quickly tradition can unravel when ambition and necessity collide. Curro’s insistence on Pía as his sponsor is more than a personal choice—it forces everyone to show where their loyalties really lie. The palace, for all its formality, is a place where status is always up for negotiation. Even a wedding becomes a contest for power, and every alliance comes with a cost.
