Max and Maria fall in love, but their love is rejected by Victoria, and she plots with Max's ex-girlfriend and fashion model Ximena de Alba to separate the two. Maria does not let Victoria's negative attitude affect her work, and it is in the workplace where she meets Max. But far from being a friendly boss, Victoria treats her with contempt and arrogance, especially since Maria is compared to a younger version of Victoria. Maria's aspirations to be a great model lead her to the most famous designer of the moment, Victoria. On her way she befriends and moves in with her two friends Linda and Nati. Meanwhile, Maria is now a young woman who is ready to leave the orphanage where she grew up. Victoria seems happy with the life that she leads, but secretly suffers and is tormented by the absence of her missing daughter, Maria. Victoria is happily married to Osvaldo Sandoval, a popular actor, who has two children, Maximiliano and Fernanda. Years later, Victoria eventually succeeds in establishing a major fashion empire alongside her friend Antonieta. She attempts to kill Victoria and her daughter, but instead only succeeds in separating them. Bernarda intent on revenge, convinces herself that God has chosen her to enact his punishment on Victoria. Victoria gives birth to a little girl and names her Maria.Īlthough they are poor, Victoria is nonetheless happy, but her happiness is soon interrupted. Victoria finds support from her friend, Antonieta Orozco and together they find work in a sewing company, owned by Rodolfo Padilla. Bernarda is furious upon discovering Victoria's pregnancy and kicks her out of the house. In a night, Victoria becomes pregnant with Juan Pablo's child.
Juan Pablo Iturbide Montejo, the future priest, son of Octavio and Bernarda is attracted to Victoria. Victoria Gutierrez is introduced as a young servant working in the Iturbide's household.