
After losing her job at a physical therapy clinic, Adriana’s life takes a devastating turn when a flood destroys her home and claims the life of her husband, Carlos. Left with nowhere to go and a family depending on her, she accepts a job working for the powerful Brandão family in São Paulo as the caretaker of Artur, their difficult and ill-tempered patriarch. Despite his reputation for scaring off every caregiver hired before her, Adriana slowly earns Artur’s trust, while facing constant judgment and suspicion from the rest of the family.

Adriana expresses concern about the rain and asks Carlos for help. Pedro questions Ademir's ethics and refuses his father's invitation to work together. Adriana is fired from the clinic. Cleber suspects Pedro's feelings for Bruna. Pilar informs Ulisses that the lawyer assured her Arthur will be made aware of the guardianship request. Adriana risks everything to help her family.

Adriana begs the boatman to rescue her husband. Rafael and Ingrid worry when they learn that their mother has filed for legal incapacitation for their uncle. Seeing Pedro's happiness at the news of the pregnancy, Bruna goes along with her mother's lie. Pedro volunteers to help the homeless and meets Elisa and her family. Adriana learns of Carlos's death, and her family comforts her.

Arthur has a conflict with Adriana. Pedro promises to explain to Bruna who owns the bracelet he found. Brigitte watches the images from the microcamera she installed in Pituxo's house. Adriana goes to the job interview with Arthur, and they are both surprised to recognize each other. Arthur hires Adriana as a physiotherapist after they argue. Arthur praises Adriana's work.

Arthur praises Adriana's work, but ends up firing her after a misunderstanding. Arthur learns of Adriana's situation and goes to the shelter to look for the physiotherapist. Otoniel treats Arthur with hostility, but Elisa asks if he wants to wait for Adriana to arrive. Cleber notices that Pedro can't get Adriana out of his head. Arthur offers Adriana her job back.

Adriana gets emotional when Pedro returns the bracelet she had lost. Adriana is surprised by Pilar, who shows up at the house Arthur lent to the young woman's family and questions what they are doing there. Pilar is hostile towards Adriana and accuses her and her family of having invaded the house where she was raised. Arthur argues with the family.

Carmita fakes a fainting spell so Bruna misses her appointment with the obstetrician. A police officer informs Otoniel that he has received a report of home invasion. Ademir informs Arthur that the client's report attests to his mental sanity, but also informs him that the hearing has already been scheduled. Adriana discovers that Otoniel and Elisa have gone to the police station. The police chief informs Otoniel and Elisa that they will be detained.

Ademir fears Arthur's confused behavior in front of the Judge. Diná threatens to fire Adriana. Tilde drinks Arthur's orange juice, unaware that Pilar put a tranquilizer in it. The Judge accepts Ademir's request to postpone the hearing. Otoniel tells Elisa about the woman who appeared at the flower stall. Adriana realizes that Pilar sabotaged Arthur's juice. Arthur fires Ingrid in order to get back at Pilar.

Pedro seeks out Ademir and tells him about Bruna's pregnancy. Ademir is threatened. Pedro's car is intentionally cut off by another car, causing it to overturn. Arthur proposes to Adriana and makes it clear that he wants her to be the sole inheritor of his fortune. Pedro reacts when the doctor informs him that Bruna was never pregnant. Adriana tells Elisa about Arthur's marriage proposal.

Pedro breaks up with Bruna. Adriana tells Elisa about Arthur's marriage proposal. Bruna blames Carmita for the end of her relationship with Pedro. Adriana tells Arthur that she cannot accept the marriage proposal and considers interrupting her physiotherapy treatment. Otoniel breaks into Arthur's house and threatens the jeweler's life in front of Adriana.

Arthur is unable to explain his true intentions to Otoniel. Rosa tells Arthur that the boss couldn't have chosen a better person than Adriana to teach the brothers a lesson. Pilar celebrates Otoniel's reaction to Arthur's marriage proposal. Elisa seeks out Arthur to find out the jeweler's true intentions with her daughter, and faints during the conversation.

Pedro accepts the case from Ademir's office, despite his suspicions. Bruna asks Tiago for a job. Arthur gathers the employees to announce his upcoming marriage to Adriana. Diná is distressed by the news of Arthur's wedding. Adriana tells Elisa she needs her mother's support. Pedro confesses to Cléber that he's attracted to Adriana. Ulisses returns the car Fábia bought for Felipe. Otoniel is furious to learn that Adriana has agreed to marry Arthur. Elisa tries to reassure Adriana. Arthur's family reacts when he announces his marriage to Adriana.

Arthur is moved by Adriana's decision. Pedro accepts the case from Ademir's office, despite his suspicions. Bruna asks Tiago for a job. Arthur gathers the employees to announce his engagement to Adriana. Diná is distressed by the news of Arthur's wedding. Adriana tells Elisa she needs her mother's support. Pedro confesses to Cléber that he is attracted to Adriana. Ulisses returns the car Fábia bought for Felipe. Otoniel is furious to learn that Adriana has agreed to marry Arthur. Elisa tries to reassure Adriana. Arthur's family reacts when he announces his marriage to Adriana.

Tiago mentions that the only way for him to rise in the company is with Arthur's death. Ulisses surprises his family with his decisions regarding the money he received from Arthur. Otoniel decides to leave home, much to his family's sadness. Arthur is cleared of Pilar's accusations about his autonomy during the hearing. Carmita seeks out Arthur with the intention of making him give up on his marriage.

Adriana argues with Diná, who swears revenge against the young woman. Pilar and Ulisses show that they have changed their minds about not going to their brother's wedding. Pedro is stunned to see that Arthur's bride is Adriana, and reveals that he loves the physiotherapist. During the wedding ceremony, the power goes out in Arthur's building. Adriana is distraught when she finds Arthur lying on the sidewalk.

Pilar accuses Adriana of pushing Arthur. Pedro supports Adriana. Adriana tells Elisa that Pilar won't rest until she puts her in jail for Arthur's death. Ulisses lies to Fábia. Pilar gathers Ulisses, Silvana, and Diná to align their statements to the police, blaming Adriana for Arthur's death.

The investigator informs the police chief that the preliminary forensic report confirms that Arthur was pushed. Pedro tells Cléber that, after the testimonies, Adriana is the prime suspect in Arthur's death. Pilar asks Ademir to be the Brandão family's lawyer against Adriana. Pilar demands that Ademir use his methods to convict Adriana. Adriana receives a new summons from the police to testify.

Tiago lets slip to Silvana that he suspects someone from the Brandão family may have killed Arthur. Fábia discovers that Ulisses lied about his whereabouts on the night of his brother's death. Pedro informs Adriana that he will be her defense lawyer. Pedro makes it clear to Adriana that he is willing to confront his father to defend her. Fábia tells Dora that Ulisses is hiding something.

Bruna seeks Ademir's help to get closer to Pedro, and in return he asks the young woman to convince his son to drop the lawsuit against Adriana. Ademir seeks out Pedro. Otoniel arrives at Arthur's apartment saying he agrees to move back in with the family.

Ademir tries to convince Pedro to drop the lawsuit against Adriana. Adriana convinces Otoniel to let her take Arthur's room. Diná tells Pilar that Adriana went to the jewelry store. Tom apologizes to Elenice. Pilar goes to the jewelry store and accuses Adriana of killing Arthur. Ulisses feels guilty. Due to Fábia's insistence, Ulisses lies to his wife about his whereabouts.

Adriana feels uncomfortable in front of the police chief. Elisa shares her concern with Tilde. Otoniel visits Arthur's grave. Rosa warns Elenice about Tom. While talking to Adriana and Mau Mau about the deposition, Elisa feels unwell and faints. Pedro catches Brigitte and Cleber together in the office and is incredulous. Pilar breaks into Adriana's apartment, which used to belong to Arthur, and starts collecting belongings.

Carmita encourages Bruna to go out with Tiago. Adriana and Otoniel go to the farm to assist Elisa, who has fallen ill. Pilar goes to the police station and says that Adriana has fled. Pilar is pleased when the police chief decides to issue an arrest warrant for Adriana. Otoniel shares with Adriana his concern about the lack of a medical diagnosis for Elisa. Adriana is arrested.

Otoniel informs Pedro that Adriana has been arrested. Pedro promises to get Adriana out of jail. Pedro confronts Pilar. Edvaldo accuses Diná of pushing Arthur off the balcony out of jealousy. Adriana confronts Pilar. Adriana and Pilar argue. Pedro suggests that Cléber step away from Adriana's case. Dora fears that Adriana's case will drive a wedge between Ademir and Pedro. Adriana and Otoniel worry about Elisa's health.

Edvaldo accuses Diná of causing Adriana's arrest. Adriana is heartbroken to hear the judge's decision to uphold her pre-trial detention. Pedro promises Adriana that he will not give up on her. Pilar feels victorious.

In her cell, Adriana tries to stay strong and prays for justice. Dora reminisces about her family's past affections connected to the Dance School and considers returning to work. Cléber analyzes the testimonies and discovers that Diná harbored a passion for Arthur. Tilde describes, in a flashback during her testimony, Diná's jealousy and hostility towards Adriana since her arrival. In the visiting room, Pedro tries to cheer Adriana up.

Cléber reminds Pedro that he can defend Adriana as a prosecution witness, and assures him that he is prepared to act in the case. Adriana is surprised when Tom is announced as a prosecution witness in her trial. Pedro defends Adriana in his testimony, revealing his feelings for her.

Tom receives money from Ademir for following the lawyer's instructions during his testimony. Silvana seeks out Ademir to tell him she's afraid of what Pilar and Ulisses might plot against Tiago. Bruna gives in to Tiago's request to give them both a chance. Cléber makes it clear to Brigitte that he wants nothing to do with her. Adriana tells Pedro that she would be the happiest woman in the world if she could reciprocate his love.

Diná visits Arthur's grave and asks for forgiveness. Under pressure from Ademir, Edvaldo reveals that Adriana and Arthur slept in separate rooms. Adriana testifies firmly and speaks of the possibility that another person committed the crime, including Ademir. Adriana is sentenced to twelve years in prison in a closed regime. Adriana asks him not to give up on her. The two look at each other and give in to a passionate kiss.

Dora tells Ademir that her husband helped condemn an innocent woman. Lyris advises Adriana to stay away from Nancy. Adriana says that she also loves Pedro and that this budding love gives her hope. Pedro definitively cuts off his relationship with Ademir. Pilar surprises Otoniel and his family, kicking them all out of Arthur's house.

Otoniel decides to leave Arthur's house with his family. Maurício prevents Elisa from confronting Pilar, fearing for her mother's health. Pedro confesses to Bruna that he loves Adriana. Otoniel retrieves Adriana's bracelet from Heitor's room. Rosa offers her house to Elisa and her family.

Pilar sets up an attack on the bank where Otoniel works. Silvana tells Ulisses that Pilar is moving to Arthur's house. Pedro probes Tom about how much he received from Ademir to testify against Adriana. Pilar's henchman visits Adriana, and threatens Pedro's life if the therapist doesn't stay away from the lawyer. To save Pedro, Adriana breaks up with the lawyer, saying she doesn't love him.

Pilar moves into Arthur's house. Ademir instructs Tom to deny having been bribed by him. Ulisses and Silvana object to Pilar occupying Arthur's property. Elenice seeks out Pedro to discuss her suspicions regarding Tom. Bruna tells Gilda she hopes to get back together with Pedro.

Zeni threatens Adriana. Elenice manages to send Tom’s bank statement to Pedro, showing proof of the deposit Ademir made to her husband. Pilar considers questioning Tiago’s paternity through Ademir. Brigitte lets the air out of Cléber’s car tires. Ademir tells Silvana that Pilar and Ulisses are questioning Tiago’s paternity.

André decides to work at Ademir's office to observe his moves and help Pedro. Pedro and Cléber decide to attach the screenshot of Tom's bank statement to the case files. Ingrid speaks with Brigitte about the restraining order and, despite scolding her sister, also takes her in. Lyris warns that Nancy is coming out of isolation and tries to scare Adriana.

Nancy leaves solitary confinement. Zeni and Marlene discuss Nancy's return and the fact that she is sharing a cell with Adriana. Rosa praises Elenice's courage in obtaining proof of the bribe, but her daughter continues to insist that Tom can change. Dora proposes a contest to promote the dance school and attract new students. A moved Adriana reads the statements from all the witnesses.

Adriana thanks Nancy for defending her. Nancy tells Adriana the reason she was arrested. André tells his uncle that he returned to Brazil to work with him. Pedro tells Elisa that Ademir bribed Tom. Otoniel talks to Francesca about Adriana's situation. Ademir receives a subpoena to explain the deposits made to Tom's account.

Nívea assigns Zeni a mission to act against Adriana. Nancy warns Adriana to be careful around Zeni. Silvana makes it clear to Ademir that no one will touch her son's inheritance. Ulisses tells Pilar that his company needs money. Otoniel confronts Tom after learning that he accepted a bribe from Ademir to testify against his granddaughter. Tom forbids Elenice from visiting Adriana.

Tom forbids Elenice from visiting Adriana. Pedro denies Bruna a second chance, stating that he loves Adriana. Carolina notices Ulysses’ tension. Francesca and Otoniel almost kiss. Ulysses borrows money from a loan shark. Zeni attacks Adriana and steals her bracelet.

Nancy and Lyris bet that it was Zeni who assaulted Adriana. André informs Pedro that Adriana was attacked in prison. Brigitte tells Edvaldo that she, too, does not believe Adriana is to blame for Arthur's death. Pilar gets annoyed with Rosa because the employee is unwilling to provide information about Adriana's family. Pilar asks Ademir to appoint her as the executor of Arthur's estate.

Maurício tells Elenice that he is never invited to events with his school friends. Pedro is hostile toward Ingrid. Carolina and André kiss. Adriana tells Nancy and Lyris that it was Zeni who attacked her. Ademir claims he hired Tom's services to clear himself of the bribery accusation. Jandira decides to transfer Zeni from the prison.

Pedro informs Ademir that he will do everything in his power to ensure Arthur's inheritance does not go to the jeweler's family or to his father. Adriana is surprised by the applause she receives from the other inmates for having managed to get Zeni transferred out of the prison. Adriana tells Nancy she is determined to go after everyone responsible for having her convicted of a crime she did not commit.

Dora tries to hide her reaction upon seeing Carolina kissing André. Pedro feels powerless because he cannot secure Adriana's freedom. Ulisses is kidnapped by the loan shark's henchmen. Ulisses tells Carolina that he was robbed and attacked by thugs. Pilar admits to Ademir that she paid someone to attack Adriana, but denies having pushed Arthur.

Lyris tells Adriana that she may be released from prison soon. André and Dora kiss during rehearsal. Otoniel tells Adriana that Elisa has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Carolina and André win the dance competition. There is a time jump. Bruna and Pedro return from their trip, married. Adriana obtains her parole and vows to seek justice.

Rafael celebrates his partnership with César at the clinic. André advises Ademir to seek out Pedro. Carmita is shocked to learn from Bruna that her daughter and Pedro will be living with her. Pilar demands that Fernando work in exchange for housing, and he offers to join Rafael's clinic team. Tiago is shaken to learn of Bruna's marriage.

Pilar confronts Adriana. Adriana reveals to Maurício the reason she distanced herself from Pedro. Bruna argues with Carmita. Brigitte complains about Pilar to Tilde. Bia makes it clear to César that she dislikes Pilar. Fábia tells Dora that Ulisses has changed a lot since receiving Arthur's inheritance. Dora recognizes Otoniel. Ulisses loses money gambling. Bruna asks Tiago for a job at the jewelry store.

Pedro seeks out Ademir to say that he still hopes his father will become a better person. Pilar and her driver are held up and forced out of the car. Adriana and Pedro meet while volunteering at the shelter. Pedro tells Adriana that he hasn't given up on finding out who killed Arthur. Ulisses informs Pilar that her driver died following the robbery.

Pedro leaves his cell phone at home, and Bruna takes the device to her husband at the shelter. Ulisses wins money gambling, and Lyris, who works as a waitress at the casino, advises him to stop. Adriana is shaken to discover that Pedro has married Bruna. Tom is hostile toward Adriana and kicks her out of his house. Cléber reminds Adriana of the obligations of her parole.

Ulisses gets jealous when he sees Patrick with Fábia. Lyris thanks Nicolau for not abandoning her. Otoniel finds a book in Maurício’s backpack and questions his grandson. Adriana is dismayed when a clinic receptionist informs her that her interview has been cancelled because she is an ex-convict. Adriana defends Maurício against Otoniel’s behavior. Pilar threatens Adriana’s family.

Pedro tries to explain himself to Adriana and lets slip that he is unhappy. Camilo reacts coldly upon meeting Lyris, and Nancy remarks that the young man never forgave her for his father's death. Adriana decides to attend Ademir's lecture. Pedro is left confused when Cléber asks if he would have the courage to end his marriage to be with Adriana. Otoniel refuses to speak with Brigitte.

Fábia explains to Dora why she left the dance class. Pedro pumps André for information about Dora. Otoniel informs Rosa that the family will have to leave their friend's house. Ulisses asks Carolina and Felipe for help reconciling with Fábia. Adriana accuses Ademir of having bribed witnesses to secure her conviction. Pedro calls Bruna by Adriana's name.

Rosa threatens Pilar to protect Adriana's family. Lyris gives Ulisses advice regarding Fábia. Laurentino tells Nancy about his past romance with Silvana. Brigitte lands a job at Nicolau's café. Adriana gets a job at a beauty salon. Fábia and Ulisses make up. Bruna and Carmita react when Pedro states that he will not attend his father's birthday party.

Carmita overhears the argument between Pedro and Bruna. Adriana tells Nancy she hasn't given up on her revenge. Bruna and Carmita decide to go to Ademir's party without Pedro. Carmita tells Ademir that Pedro will investigate Arthur's murder on his own. Bruna demands that Adriana stay away from Pedro. Mau Mau tells Pedro that Bruna went to his house to provoke Adriana. Adriana watches Lyris talking to Ulisses.

Pilar causes a scene and makes accusations against Adriana. Pilar is charmed by Iuri. Adriana asks Mau Mau for help in finding something that could damage Ademir. André thinks about Dora. Rosa worries about Elenice. Adriana tells Lyris that Ulisses is Arthur's brother and asks her friend to find out things that could help with her revenge.

Adriana tells Lyris that Ulisses is Arthur's brother and asks her friend to find out things that could help her in her revenge. Camilo refuses Nancy's help. Brigitte is charmed by César. Adriana asks Nancy and Lyris if she can count on her friends to get revenge on the people who put her in jail. Ademir convinces Pilar not to file a criminal complaint against Adriana.

Elisa can't dissuade Adriana from her revenge. Andréa tells Joel she can't tell Rafael she doesn't have money, so she won't be rejected. Pilar tells Ingrid she wants to orchestrate her daughter's appointment as president of the jewelry company. Bruna reprimands Carmita. Silvana tells Dora how she discovered Fábia was secretly visiting Arthur. Ulisses invites Lyris out.