Edilberto in Three Graces: What to expect from Samira's father after the escape and the DNA mystery?

Grab a cuppa and get comfortable, because there's no shortage of drama in Three Graces. If you thought the soap had given its all, think again: the turmoil surrounding Edilberto is far from over. Following the bombshell of Samira's escape and his desperate request for a DNA test, the controlling father has become the centre of one of the plot's biggest mysteries. And, being the nosy type who loves a bit of gossip, I'm here to break down everything that's coming up.

The last straw: Samira hands over a hair strand and disappears off the face of the earth

If you saw the scene, you'll know: the atmosphere between Edilberto and his daughter was already tense, but the final straw was the patriarch's obsession with proving that Raul isn't who he says he is. The soap delivered a moment of pure tension when Samira, in an act of rebellion and desperation, decided to give the lad a strand of hair for the famous DNA test. Little did Edilberto know that his daughter's actions would turn the tables for good. The result? Samira did a runner and left home, leaving her father completely stumped and with a lot on his mind.

The Edilberto guide: Why does he act this way?

Let's be honest, Edilberto isn't your typical moustache-twirling villain. He's the sort of bloke you come across in real life: the overprotective dad who, without realising it, turns into a jailer. In his head, all his actions are to "protect" his daughter. But then, when we look at the review of his behaviour:

• Extreme control: Edilberto can't stand losing his grip on Samira. Any attempt by his daughter to be independent is treated as a personal affront.
• Chronic mistrust: The man doubts everything and everyone. The mere existence of Raul is enough to warrant a private investigation. He can't see his daughter's happiness, he only sees threats.
• The "Ferette" side: And would you believe it, Ferette, another character who loves a bit of suspicion, has also got involved? Now he's also questioning whether Raul isn't just some opportunist. Will Ferette become Edilberto's ally in this hunt? It'll be a meeting of suspicious minds.

In other words, how to use Edilberto's stubbornness to your advantage in the soap? The other characters are learning that facing him head-on is like banging your head against a brick wall. The way out has been using cunning, as Samira herself tried, or running away, which was the way she found to save herself.

And what's Arminda got to do with it?

Now, hold on tight because things are about to get serious. Arminda, who has already shown her true colours, could cross paths with Edilberto in a tragic way. Rumour has it that the villainess might make Samira her second victim. Just imagine Edilberto's despair when he discovers that his daughter, whom he tried so hard to control, might be in real danger? The escape that was meant to be an act of freedom could turn into a nightmare. The scene of Arminda crying with rage after a "victory" already set the tone: she won't stop. If she sets her sights on Samira, Edilberto will have to swap his controlling talk for a rescue mission, and I bet it'll be absolutely heartbreaking.

The fact is that Edilberto in Three Graces is living proof that love can become a prison. Now, with his daughter missing and the result of Raul's DNA test about to land in his lap, what on earth is going through that man's mind? Will it be brilliant to see his house of cards come tumbling down, or will we end up feeling sorry for him? Me, being the gossip I am, I've already got the popcorn ready for this finale. And you, whose side are you on in this story?