The climactic episode of "Rivers of Fate" kicks off with Phillipe and the getaway driver wresting free from Janalice's vice-like grip, even as he brandishes a weapon, threatening the girls' lives. As the car speeds towards the dock, Philippe's men scramble to prepare the boat for their departure from Pera.
At the dock, a dramatic twist unfolds: Jonas makes a surprising appearance, propositioning to purchase Janalice's freedom. With a gun pointed at Philippe, Jonas issues an ultimatum, forcing Philippe to relent and surrender Janalice. In the meantime, Mariangel, Zé Do Boi, alongside Gigante and his henchmen, are hot on their trail. Janalice, steadfast in her solidarity, refuses to abandon her companions. In a fit of frustration, Jonas strikes Philippe with his firearm and orders his men to release all the girls.
However, the tension escalates as Gigante bursts onto the scene, engaging Jonas in a fierce confrontation. Bullets fly thick and fast as Jonas attempts to flee with Janalice, while the remaining three girls scatter in all directions. Philippe and his minions give chase after Jonas and Janalice, leaving Mariangel and Zé Do Boi to intervene, shielding the trio from Philippe's pursuers.
As for Gigante, he narrowly escapes the wreckage of his car, which tips over amidst the crossfire. Meanwhile, Janalice and Jonas strive to board a boat for their escape, but Gigante intercepts them, slaughtering Philippe's men and warning Philippe to stay out of his way. Declaring his intent to slay Jonas personally, Gigante locks horns with him.
In the midst of their battle, Janalice makes a desperate bid for freedom, only to be captured by Philippe. The violence intensifies as Gigante slays Zé Do Boi, but his reign of terror is cut short by Mariangel, who avenges her friend's death. Consumed by guilt over Zé Do Boi's loss, Mariangel presses on, determined to hunt down Jonas, her ultimate quarry.
As Jonas stands powerless, witnessing Phillipe whisk Janalice away in a tiny vessel, desperation claws at his heart. When Mariangel discovers him, Jonas pleads with all his might, beseeching her to release him so he might rescue Janalice. He vows innocence in the deaths of her husband and son, assigning the blame solely to Gigante. With heartfelt conviction, Jonas persuades Mariangel to grant him freedom, driven by his unwavering desire to save Janalice.
Elsewhere, the narrative shifts to Miltinho and Luzia, who, having narrowly escaped the fateful party, find refuge aboard a boat. Luzia shares heartfelt words with her younger brother, mentioning Janalice as the girl who had lent her a helping hand. Meanwhile, Phillipe’s sinister influence takes root in Janalice, brainwashing her into becoming an entertainer at his exclusive club in French Guiana.
Transformed into Jane, Janalice sheds her long locks, adopting a pixie cut, and performs for wealthy patrons, her very self auctioned off for sexual servitude. Meanwhile, Mariangel returns to her companion, determined to trace Janalice’s footsteps.
In French Guiana, Mariangel reconnects with Cristóbal, an old friend from their military days. She embarks on a quest to locate the clandestine club Jonas had mentioned, enlisting Cristóbal’s expertise to devise a covert plan for infiltrating and extracting Janalice from her captivity. Drawing upon their shared history of escape and resilience, Mariangel and Cristóbal meticulously orchestrate their daring rescue mission, intent on freeing Janalice just as they had once freed themselves.
To elude her confinement, Janalice devises a clever plan while maintaining a façade of normalcy within the club's confines. Secretly, she begins to squirrel away cash and various essentials for her impending getaway. On a fateful evening, Christóbal enters the club as a guest, intending to assist in Janalice's escape. Simultaneously, Mariangel, adhering to their meticulously crafted scheme, sneaks inside to orchestrate the exit.
Christóbal places a bid for Janalice's company, but unexpectedly, Jonas strolls in as another guest, determined to outbid him by raising the stakes. With some ingenuity, Christóbal manages to spirit Janalice away, victorious in their shared endeavor. However, the club's owner notices Mariangel setting up the escape route and attacks her.
The night of Janalice's escape unfolds with unexpected twists. Within a private chamber, Janalice administers drugs to Christóbal before he can facilitate her flight. Elsewhere, Phillipe requests a private audience with Jonas, who agrees to any price demanded to secure Janalice's freedom. Phillipe then demands Tabaco's gold ring as collateral, to which Jonas reluctantly surrenders it.
In a sudden turn of events, Jonas assaults Phillipe and his escort, seizing back his father's ring and escaping the room. By the time Mariangel reaches Christóbal's location, Janalice has transformed her appearance into that of a man, ready to bolt from the club. She encounters Jonas and pleads with him to divert the guards' attention, enabling her escape.
Phillipe, having regained his composure, gives chase to Jonas. Janalice, seizing Christóbal's gun, creates a panic in the club, prompting a chaotic exodus of patrons. Most of the girls manage to flee, and Jonas, alongside Janalice, slip away unnoticed amidst the tumult.
Does Janalice share a reciprocal affection with Jonas? When Jonas attempts to plant a kiss on Janalice, she firmly rejects him, asserting that she desires neither him nor any other man, for that matter. Just then, Phillipe makes his entrance, intent on sweeping Janalice away. In a dramatic twist, Jonas shoots Phillipe, fatally wounding him, while Mariangel, quick to react, terminates Jonas's life simultaneously.
How does the narrative of "Rivers of Fate" conclude? As Jonas lies dying in the heart of the street, his final thoughts drifting towards Janalice, Mariangel scoops up Janalice and retreats with her. The episode draws to a close with Mariangel escorting Janalice back to her mother's abode. However, Janalice, steadfast in her refusal to return home, politely declines and instead expresses her earnest desire to embark on a new journey alongside Mariangel.
