A rich man named Don Ricardo built his wealth through hard work and honesty. He believed that a person’s true character matters more than money. Lately, he felt uneasy about his son Alejandro’s girlfriend, Sofia.
Sofia looked perfect to everyone—beautiful, stylish, and confident. Alejandro loved her deeply and kept telling his father that she loved him, not his money. But Don Ricardo had heard this before from people who later got hurt, so he decided to quietly test her character instead of confronting her.
One night, when Alejandro and Sofia went out to celebrate their engagement at a very fancy restaurant, Don Ricardo dressed up as an old waiter. Sofia didn’t even notice him.
While serving their table, Don Ricardo pretended to trip and spilled a little soda on Sofia’s expensive handbag. Sofia became furious. She yelled at him, insulted him in front of everyone, and even threw a can of Coca-Cola at him. Alejandro stayed silent and didn’t defend the waiter.
The next day, Don Ricardo told Alejandro the truth—that he was the waiter Sofia had treated so badly. Alejandro was shocked and tried to excuse Sofia’s behavior, but Don Ricardo said he had already seen her true nature.
He told his son that people show who they really are by how they treat those they think are below them. Then he warned Alejandro that if he married Sofia, he would lose his inheritance.
When Sofia found out, she became angry and accused Don Ricardo of being controlling. That reaction made Alejandro start to understand his father’s point.
To be sure, Alejandro took Sofia to an orphanage his family supported. There was no luxury or attention there. Sofia looked uncomfortable, and when a child offered her a simple paper flower, she reacted with disgust.
That was enough for Alejandro. He ended the engagement, and Don Ricardo felt relieved. The relationship was over, and the truth had been revealed.