June 03, 2025

Hostile Environments | Romance, Rivalry & Ruin | Montecito Ep 8

19 minutes

Deacon (Peter Porte) turns to Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) for support ahead of his major pitch to the Santa Barbara Waterfront Commission, leading to a long-awaited emotional breakthrough between them. A deeply personal moment changes everything. Meanwhile, Helena (Crystal Chappell) and Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) trade barbs and affection on the golf course, revisiting their rocky past and uncertain future in the shadow of growing family divisions.

Back at Regalton, JJ (Mike Manning) braces for a high-stakes presentation. Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) tries to steady the ship but finds herself clashing with JJ as old resentments erupt. When JJ finally calls out Mina’s (Chelsea Rendon) manipulation and asserts control, the damage may already be done. With personal vendettas bleeding into business decisions, the balance of power is shifting—and no one is safe.

Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco
Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco
Mike Manning as JJ Roman
Peter Porte as Deacon Granville
Chelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-Granville
Emme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn
Marc Anthony Samuel as Gio Carreri
Jake Getman as Diego Granvillle
Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla Carreri
Announcing by Rick Hearst

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