Paradise

Clelia hires a new salesgirl for Christmas as Umberto tries to ruin Paradise by forcing Vittorio to repay a crippling debt. Meanwhile, Elena has an accident in the cafe.

Marta offers her own money to clear Vittorio's debt, while Elena helps Antonio's friend and feels the pain of missing her parents. At the store, the new sales assistant rubs some Venuses the wrong way.

Silvia and Adelaide choose Nicoletta a lavish wedding dress, but she would prefer the dress she inherited from her mother. Meanwhile, Luca tries to win Marta's trust by exposing Umberto's scheme.

Nicoletta defies Silvia and Adelaide over her dress and asks Agnese to make her one. Vittorio learns that Andreina may be the only way to save Paradise. Irene uncovers a secret.

Vittorio travels to Switzerland to confront Andreina, forcing her to choose between saving only herself or all of Paradise. Irene notices Clelia and Luciano's closeness and starts spreading rumors.

With Paradise close to collapse, Christmas Eve turns tense. Riccardo visits the Cattaneos and gives them a present that embarrasses Luciano. Umberto forces Marta to choose.

Luciano skips Christmas lunch to see Clelia and the two share an intimate moment. Don Saverio asks Elena to teach evening classes, and Marta finds hope in an old album.

Silvia finds proof of Clelia and Luciano's kiss and Tina is tricked by a fake record man. Marta and Vittorio search for a painting by Lorenzo de Caro, bringing them closer than ever.

Clelia and Luciano try to move on. Luciano seeks more time from the bank, and Marta turns to Luca for help selling the painting. Adelaide fears losing her influence over Umberto.

With Paradise on the brink, the Venuses offer their wages to Vittorio, while Luca secretly completes the painting sale in time. Adelaide has a heart-to-heart with Riccardo.