The next day, Sofia is in her custom-decorated room, with various shades of pink on the walls and curtains. She is in a red nightgown, sitting on the bed, smiling when she finds the number of Rocha Mansion in the phone book.As she dials, she waits anxiously, her heart pounding...“Rocha Mansion, good morning?”“Good morning, this is Sofia Vasquez.” She says by forcing her voice to sound like she’s been awake longer, “Can I talk to Alan Rocha?”“Wait a moment.” It was Hector.Sofia waits as long as necessary. Maybe she called too early, maybe Alan was sleeping. What if he was sleeping? Would he be mad at her?Alan’s voice came through the other end of the call, “Hello, Sofia! That was a surprise.”“Good morning, Alan. Did I wake you up too early?” Sofia worries.“No, I’m already awake,” Alan answers.On the other side, Alan was only in his pajama bottoms, “I took a while because I went to see my friend Reuben.”“Is there a problem with him?” Sofia narrows her eyes.“He got stuck again

Josias and Daryl continue their clash: Josias is always cool and calm as Daryl explodes and shakes with rage. “Why are you smiling like that?” Daryl asks through gritted teeth. “It’s because you didn’t realize where you went wrong.” Josias responds with mild disdain, “Allow me to enlighten you: you met with Ben and discussed the perks of working at Crystal Blue while you were trying to downsize my hotel, correct?” Daryl clears his throat unnecessarily, “I just told Benjamin that working at Crystal Blue would make it easier for him to be projected into the foodie market than just being an extra employee of yours at the hotel. Let’s face it, Josias: your restaurant doesn’t have the same references as mine.” “So, while I told Ben not to stress and left the decision in his hands, you did the opposite!” Josias bursts out laughing, “Why, Daryl, this is why he chose me! He felt more comfortable with me. And as for my restaurant...” Josias smiles defiantly, “Who knows, maybe the scenery d

At LCN, João Paulo calls Alan into Vernon’s office. He closes the next door.“The matter seems to be interesting and mysterious, Uncle.” Alan jokes.“Yes, it is. Something that could be so simple becomes mysterious precisely because people refuse to collaborate.” João Paulo sits in Vernon’s chair.Alan keeps standing, “What ground are we on, Uncle? If it’s some secret or dangerous matter for you to tell me...”João Paulo smiles confidently, “No, I don’t believe it will be dangerous. Do you like Sofia Vasquez?”Alan blushes a little, looking down at his feet, “She’s not indifferent to me.”“I understood.” Joao Paulo winks, “OK, Alan, brace yourself. Your friend asked if I know anything. Well, YOU were supposed to have done the question to her.”Alan widens his eyes, “Me? Should I ask if Sofia knows anything?”“Exactly.” João Paulo speaks with conviction, “Alan, I don’t want to paint Miss Vasquez as a villain, but when I saw her, I felt that she was hiding something. I was writing an ar

At LCN, João Paulo is now talking to Vernon in his father’s office. “Dad, the strangest thing has happened.” João Paulo begins, “Alan came by, asking if I had anything to post about Vaztrans.” Vernon gasps, “Vaztrans? But you are all the time trying in vain to get something from these people!” João Paulo smiles at him, “That’s right. We had nothing to publish in my article. But it looks like there will be a sequel. Alan asked this question as a favor to Miss Vasquez.” Vernon raises his eyebrows, “Have you met her yet?” “Yes.” João Paulo smiles from the side of his mouth, “A beautiful Spanish woman, she probably takes after her mother. But she can’t be more than twenty.” “Too young for you.” Vernon was soon saying, “Leave her to Alan, she must be the same age as him.” João Paulo bursts out laughing, “Dad, I wasn’t interested in her.” Vernon wonders, “OK, I’m just checking. The fact is, you seem to have been thinking the same thing I was. This lady has realized that Alan is roma

The next day, Josias is walking into his office, still laughing at the revenge he has wrought on Kelvin. Pollyanna finds him and thinks Josias is laughing about other things.“Yes, Mr. Rocha, preparations for the fashion show are in full swing. I’m convincing my whole family to buy a ticket.”“Well done, Pollyanna.” Josias cleverly disguises it, “Any messages?”“Someone is waiting in the attached lounge. Nadia Lafayette.”Josias raises his eyebrows. This is an interesting and unprecedented visit.“Show her to my office, Pollyanna.”“Yes, sir.”Josias enters his office. As always, the air conditioning already left the room pleasantly cool, Pollyanna’s feat. He goes to the drinks table to prepare a drink for the visitor.Nadia enters the office through the side door, just as Thierry did, “Good morning, Mr. Rocha. I hope I’m not bothering you too soon.”“No, you’re not bothering me at all, Miss Lafayette.” Josias points to the glasses, “Do you want a drink?”“I think it’s still too early