At the entrance of the residential complex, a platform was set up for Mayor Ibrahim to make his inauguration speech. The residents and the press came to register the moment."With this residential complex, I make it clear that during my administration the poor and least favored people will have their turn!" the mayor exclaims into the microphones that make his voice echo and reverberate.The audience cheers and applauds with tears in their eyes.Josias just watches, smiling. Will he ever be this acclaimed?Tobias pats him twice on the shoulder, "Get ready, it's your turn."His father closes the speech, "Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen!"Ibrahim beckons and walks away from the stage. Josias greets the mayor with a nod and takes his place.Not far away, next to Mrs. Ibrahim, Melissa follows her husband with evident pride and approval.Josias places the draft of the speech on the rostrum and begins to speak, "Dear those

Maggie is standing in Bernardo's office reading with a scowl the Maggiezine financial report. She lays the spreadsheets on her husband's desk, "Honey, we need to do something! I don't want to shut down the circulation of my magazine! Think how many people would be out of work, even more so in this calamitous time in the country!" Bernardo gets up feeling sorry for his wife. The two of them embrace, "Calm down, dear, I've already told them to take care of it. It seems that there is something else that is bothering you. Can I help?" "Can you convince my mother that I didn't marry you to gold digger you?" Maggie asks nestled into his chest. Bernardo giggles and strokes her red hair, "Oh, Maggie... your mother will understand one day." "She won't. I can't visit her without her calling me a slut. She demands that I marry someone my own age and work as a waitress at Crystal Blue." Bernardo undoes the hug, no longer feeling funny at the clown

William is calling Dora and informing her what Josias ordered.At the penthouse, Dora answers the phone as the radio plays Lauren Wood’s song "Fallen".Elza is on the couch approving the song and drinking some cider tea."Mother, you must see how it is!" William says in amazement, "I call the newspapers saying that Josias ordered them not to publish about the opening of the residential complex and they obey like lambs! Josias Rocha has power!"Dora smiles, "Absolutely, my son, so the best thing that happened was that Melissa married him. Look at how our lives have changed. See how quickly our problems are solved when Josias is around. We should be thankful and avoid giving him grief; so give your all in this job, son.""Okay, Mom, I need to call The Tribune now. Bye!""Bye, son!" Dora hangs up and turns to Elza, "Your son is dominating Lagoon City and Espírito Santo, Elza! He ordered exclusivity in Maggiezine to publish the open

Days later, Josias appears at Rocha Constructions thinking that everyone has forgotten his triumph on the cover of Maggiezine.No way. Wherever he goes, people applaud him. During the elevator ride, a girl held out a copy of the magazine asking for an autograph.Upon entering the company, Carmen greets him effusively, "Good morning, heartthrob! How does it feel to be the Lagoon City sensation? Melissa sure is very proud, huh?"Josias disguises his nervousness with a silly smile, "In the next issue there will be a prettier guy than me and the readers will forget about me.""Even if another guy comes out, they'll never forget you, Josias. You don't seem to be aware of the power you have and the attraction you exude." Carmen extends his mail.Impressed by the secretary's beautiful words, Josias goes to his office.******Raymond and Junior have breakfast at his house. The son is eating his cereal with his head down."Did something

Meanwhile, at Rocha Constructions, Josias also reacts with displeasure when João Paulo offers himself to work at the company, obviously as a bricklayer's assistant.Josias gets up and approaches his brother, "John, these are your father's words. Is he the one who is pressuring you not to accept my help, insinuating that you are a bloodsucker?"João Paulo wiggles, "No, those are my words. That's how I feel. I don't want you to think I want to live for nothing and at your expense."Josias chuckles, "I know very well that you will be able to live on your own and support your family, João. Don't be so worried about it. What about your plans to be a journalist?""How can I be a journalist if you clearly hate this profession? I don't mean to offend you." João Paulo gets far away."Hey, we already talked about this." Josias holds up his index finger, "You will succeed in your plans no matter my grumbles. And there are other pub