The miniseries portrays the greed for money, power and prestige through the rise and fall of Alex Torres, a consequence of the schemes of the unscrupulous banker Frederico Scorza.
Alex receives an unusual proposal from Frederico. Frederico and Paula exchange barbs. Sérgio is suspicious of his father's intentions. Elvira causes discomfort at Alice's dinner.
Alex is kidnapped. Frederico questions his children and brothers about Alex's disappearance. Sérgio makes a serious accusation against Frederico. Alice receives a letter with a revelation.
Juliana visits Alex with news. Alex gets involved in a horse scam. Elvira sends a letter to Alice. Frederico gets angry with Rodrigo. Alex receives a threatening message.
Alex is threatened by Seixas. Juliana moves to São Paulo. Seixas suffers a mysterious accident. Frederico takes action against Rodrigo. Paula seduces Alex.
Juliana suffers an attack and loses the baby. Frederico reprimands Albino. Alex confronts Frederico about the attack on his wife. Sérgio interrogates Alice. Albino and Sérgio plot against Alex.
Paula confirms that Frederico is seeing a younger woman, confronts him and is fired. Alice looks for her husband in the office. Paula proposes a deal to Alex.
Alex blackmails Edgar. Juliana confronts Paula. Alex seduces Renata in exchange for help with the metalworks. Rodrigo interrogates Edgar. Anamaria runs away from home.
Alex and Paula plot against Frederico. Anamaria tells Alice about her father's case. Rodrigo suffers a serious accident after returning from Manaus. Albino receives a proposal from Anamaria.
Alex and Paula hatch a plan against the Scorzas. Sérgio is the victim of blackmail. Albino announces his intention to Anamaria's family. Sérgio confesses a big secret to Alex.
Sérgio sets up a plan with Alex to pay blackmailers. Frederico is forced to make a decision. Bianco is the victim of an attack. Alex spends the night with Juliana. Sérgio is threatened.
Sérgio's kidnapping takes a twist. Alex insults Juliana and approaches Anamaria. The press reports on Sérgio's secret. Alex moves into the new house.
Dudu is interested in Juliana. Paula convinces Margô to sue Dudu. Alex takes another step towards grabbing Frederico's inheritance. Juliana is scared by the Scorzas' coldness.
Paula seduces Albino on the eve of her wedding. Frederico threatens Alex. Anamaria hears Albino's confession and is shocked. The ceremony is marked by an unexpected announcement.
Alex and Alice exchange attacks. Albino harasses Paula. Alex reveals to Sérgio the truth about his past.
Frederico demands that Alex annul his marriage and the two attack each other. Paula and Frederico have a heated argument. Anamaria has an accident. Alex receives disconcerting news.
Alex is accused of Frederico's death. Albino and Álvaro intimidate witnesses to the crime. Dudu threatens Anamaria. Alex looks for Juliana. Paula gives a revealing statement.
Alex is arrested. Anamaria is admitted to a mental hospital. Alex declares himself to Juliana. Álvaro reveals that the Scorza Group is bankrupt. Paula meets an old love again.
