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Curiously, the police investigation into Atleta's demise stirs the rivalry among the sisters. Maria's frustrations reach boiling point in a heated family discussion, where she vents her ire toward Gabi’s bionic achievements, accentuating the evils of sponsorship and the capitalist undertones eroding the purity of sport.
Tragedy Strikes
The tension escalates following an accident that costs Maria her leg. The tragedy becomes a turning point, thrusting Maria into a world riddled with decisions as she contemplates acquiring her own bionic limb with the assistance of Heitor, Atleta's brother. The gravity of losing a limb transitions Maria into the camp of bionics – a choice she wrestles with deeply.