Vera is apprehensive when Melissa again suggests that Vera's approach to Wallace was a lie from the start.

Vera appeals to authority: "Do you know who my father is?"

Melissa nods: "Yes, and it pains me to say these things because my fiancé holds Teodoro in great esteem. But Josias is a fair man."

Vera is desperate. "I really don't understand why you and Josias are against me and my brother."

Melissa expresses her doubt: "It's because things got worse just when you guys showed up! Should I believe in coincidences?"

Vera is outraged. "Cool, you say you hate Pamela, but you'll believe her lies. I better go, I've got...