Julio Ardiente

Julio Ardiente is the main antagonist of the series. A remorseless corrupt political patriarch of Poblacion Ardiente determined to keep his bloodline in power by raising grandson Arnaldo Ardiente-Torillo in his likeness. A misogynist, as displayed by his distrust of Ivy Aguas and even his daughter Emilia Ardiente-Torillo. His misogynistic behavior was partly rooted in his failed relationship with Helena Montoya. Despite Lily Cruz’ efforts to cripple his political power, he managed to keep his governorship.However Helena betrays him to the hands of her henchwomen only for him to be taken away. But he was soon rescued by Arnaldo Ardiente-Torillo. Julio Ardiente is also responsible for killing his ex-wife Helena Montoya by blowing the ambulance suddenly in explosion after she was injured by Lily Cruz during their hostage trade with Emilia Ardiente-Torillo.

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