Upon arriving at the Joya ranch, Doménica presents herself as a harsh and cold woman, revealing her disdain for those who try to take advantage of her kindness. This clearly demonstrates her fierce nature. Luis Fernando returns to the family ranch to get it up and running and sell it. However, he soon discovers that it will not be a simple process, especially upon realizing that the neighboring ranch, Joya, is his rival for the land. Genaro Peña is disturbed by Doménica's arrival, fearing that she will ruin the shady dealings he has been conducting thanks to the Joya ranch. Doménica meets Luis Fernando for the first time in an encounter where both air their grievances, each claiming to be encroaching on the other's land. Doménica is unwilling to talk to him, as she feels he is just another person trying to exploit her kindness.
