The curtain is opened and Melissa appears stunningly wearing a new formal outfit to work as a secretary."Melissa, how powerful you are!" Elisa praises her in awe.The two are again at the most expensive women's clothing store in Lagoon City. Melissa admires herself in the full-length mirror. The gray blazer with shoulder pads made the girl command respect."Yes, nobody is going to treat me anyway because I'm a secretary," Melissa speaks of herself with pride."Then we will pack it up and pay with my credit card." Elisa gets up from the bench she was on and gestures for Melissa to return to the fitting room.Moments later, the two are at the cash register, with the attendant registering the purchase and swiping the credit card. Melissa wonders when she will pay for her own purchases.Already on the street, walking towards Silva Constructions with bags in hand, she decides to voice her thoughts: "I hope the day comes when I no longer need to

Melissa is also bothered by Adrian inappropriately mentioning Josias's father. "What are you saying, Mr. Barbosa? Didn't you know that Josias's father passed away?""You can cut off the 'mister' and call me Adrian." He smiles suggestively, "And yes, I know, my father told me who the illustrious citizen was. In vain he did not die.""Listen here, you indigestible!" Josias strides up to Adrian, "Shut up when you talk about my father! He's not here to defend himself.""Would he be, by any chance, willingly? Men like him would be hiding in a hole. Why did he need the henchmen to go after him?" Adrian turns to Josias and throws this question at close range.The door to Romualdo's office opens and he leaves. Frowning, he asks, "What's going on here?"Melissa stands up as the efficient secretary she is. "Mr. Silva, don't worry. Young Mr. Barbosa is already leaving.""Throw that disgusting being out, Melissa!" Josias orders fiercely, his face closed

William and Simeon enter the son's room and the father closes the door. Still standing, William begins to defend himself: "Yes, I told my dear sister what you were thinking about Josias's betrayal.""Now listen here, boy!" Simeon was frowning and furious at William, "You had no right to put any more gas on the fire! I already explained the case to Josias; you certainly increased the situation to make Melissa upset. You took advantage of it because you hate Josias from the first day.""This has nothing to do, Dad!" William reacts stunned, "Regardless of whether I like Josias or not, he has no right to betray Melissa! What kind of boyfriend is that?"Simeon scratches his head. "I already told you that Josias didn't want to betray, it just happened! It was a slip that we have to forgive. After all, you were also another one that didn't resist the slut's harassment, right?"Feeling that he was touched in the wound, William defends himself by sitting on the be