As Pancho's health worsens, he decides to name one of his sons a successor to take over Duque Rum and sugar, causing a rift within the family. Meanwhile, Alex confronts the Samuels family on their shady business practices.
Alex begins his reign as CEO of Duque Rum and presents his plan for a Florida-based ethanol refinery to the Senator, despite Frank's opposition to the plan. Meanwhile, Alex must also deal with the repercussions of his plot to murder Quinones.
Alex devises a business scheme that forces his brother, Frank, to choose between his own family and the Samuels.
Alex goes head-to-head with Pancho, and later Isabel, in the family's first major split since Alex became CEO. Meanwhile, Pancho reveals a secret he has been keeping from his family, and Alex's past actions with Quinones come back to haunt him.
Alex suffers a major setback when Senator Barnes is forced to resign, threatening the Duque ethanol deal, and the police begin to target him in the Quiones murder case.
When Henry is beaten up by his club's investors, Alex takes matters into his own hands in order to protect his brother. Meanwhile, Pancho sets out to hire a new master blender for the Duque rum brand.
Alex comes up with a plan to save Duque Rum, and finds incriminating evidence against the Samuels in the process. Meanwhile, Pancho reveals the truth about his daughter's death to Frank.
Alex discovers that Frank has a huge gambling debt that could threaten the financial future of Duque Rum. Meanwhile, Joe Samuels frames his daughter, Ellis, for his illegal land purchases in Cuba.
When Alex's plan to bring down Joe Samuels over illegal land deals in Cuba falls apart, and the Duque Rum trucks are hijacked by mobsters, Pancho learns of all the trouble Alex has caused and forces him to step down as CEO of Duque Rum.
Alex goes on a gambling trip to the Caribbean with Ramon and his crew that initially makes him feel very comfortable with the Cuban gangsters, until the trip turns violent.
As a hurricane strikes, Alex and Frank are held at gunpoint by looters in the Duque home. Meanwhile, Isabel gets trapped in an elevator and Santo protects Artie during the storm.
As Jamie is about to get married, Ramon and his gang handle security outside the event after Alex is tipped off that Joe Samuels has plans to disrupt the wedding.
When Alex is framed for the murder of Joe Samuels, he takes matters into his own hands and begins to investigate the case himself.