The next day, Caio is reporting to William the conversation he had with João Paulo. Both are in William’s living room, on the couch.William was smearing some cream on his left leg, “WHAT? He admitted he was nervous because I condemned him for indecency on Sunset Village beach? And what does João Paulo want me to do? Give him a badge for good behavior? If Josias finds out what his little brother is up to—”“That’s the question, Dad: shouldn’t Uncle Josias know about it?” Caio interrupts him, “Uncle João Paulo already has Sandra as a lesson. Yes, I admit that at the moment I went after him and had fun with the beauties. But, since you’re so displeased...”William pats his son on the head, “I just want a different future for you son.”“And I’m having it!” Caio smiles, “I love studying at the university, and Mr. Motta is thinking of showing me some things. One of the architects is being integrated into the Belo Horizonte office and with that, a vacancy has appeared for me.”“Yes, I’m awa

At Rocha Constructions, Josias comments about Rosemary not being Beto’s daughter as if he knew the truth, but he still doesn’t. Still, the mere mention made William momentarily tense.“Really? Jeremiah wasn’t that annoying guy who stalked you and worked at the auto repair shop with my Dad?”“Yes, the rapist who was lynched.” Josias hides that it was Tiago’s ‘boys’ who did it, “But Beto assumed paternity just in time to avoid Wallace trying again with Pamela. It even seems like it was scripted.”William decides to change the subject before he can’t take it anymore and confesses everything, “So, Josias, I came here to talk about another subject. If you’re not interested, you can dismiss me.”Josias takes a sip of the brandy and smiles. When has he NOT been interested in helping his protegés?“Tell me, Will.”“It’s about the articles your brother is doing. I could very well leave you in the dark and repeat one of my wars. But this time, I want to do something different. Did you read the

João Paulo appears at Rocha Constructions and goes to his older brother’s office.“Hi, bro! Where’s Pollyanna?” João Paulo tries to be friendly, but inside, he is aloof, aware of what Josias wants to talk about.“Pollyanna and Ritchie have been transferred to Belo Horizonte. They’re getting married and I facilitated their union. Reuben will be my replacement.” Josias announces dryly.João Paulo swallows hard. There is a faint stain on his neck, “Anyway, our mother said you wanted to talk to me.”“I’m not even going to touch on the subject of Will Campos for now.” Josias begins to speak coldly, “Let’s talk about you being taken to the hospital, almost dead from strangulation.”João Paulo sits on the couch, “I understand you’re upset, bro.”“You understand I’m INDEED upset, but you don’t understand WHY?” Josias questions him, “Well, I’ll answer you. There was a time when you despised our father because he was behaving the same way you are now.”João Paulo swallows hard, “Josias, I assur

At Rocha Constructions, João Paulo doesn’t know if he willingly accepts Josias’s advice.“Bro, there’s no way you’re willing to believe Sofia Vasquez’s lies.”Josias narrows his eyes, “And how do you know Sofia is lying?”“She’s like that, gentle and sheepish, but when she wants to, she turns into a voracious wolf!” João Paulo complains, “She already went to the LCN premises to complain about my articles and slapped me! She also disrespected our father. That’s why I didn’t buy her performance at the dinner we had. That docile, submissive wife was pure acting!”Josias ponders the information that is given, “Do you think she slapped you gratuitously, or are there reasons, little brother?”“There are never reasons for aggression. Wow, Josias, I thought you knew that!”Josias shakes his head, “João Paulo, what I want with this conversation is to make you aware of the danger you’re running by aiming your rifle only at Vaztrans. Don’t deny it: You turned this series of articles into an act

As Josias advised, the members of his family who opposed the Vasquez family decided to take a break to see if they could get their act together.But the result was negative.João Paulo deliberately let emails accumulate from readers complaining about rusty Vaztrans buses. He continued his column by highlighting other important issues taking place around the city, such as Josias’s charity fashion show.The event took place normally, with no switching dressing rooms or models being shot on the catwalk live on TV. Surveillance was doubled and men stood in line in their underwear to be searched. The men who liked freeballing were extremely embarrassed in front of the policemen.Cláudio asked to model in the black & tie collection, perhaps thinking about not stealing the spotlight this time. But it was impossible: the simple fact that the model appeared parading in a tuxedo was enough for the women to go into an uproar.“AHHHHH! How handsome!”“I want him for myself NOW!”“Friend, you’re m