Karen was crying profusely as she gathered her clothes in the master suite of the Mountain Penthouse.Felipe appeared and smiled victoriously when he saw Kelvin’s lover’s defeat. “That’s what happens to bad girls. They’re punished, one way or another.”“SHUT UP!” Karen threw the hairdryer at Felipe.Felipe ducked and the hairdryer fell to the floor in the hallway, shattering. “What terrible aim you have. On top of that, you just lost a household appliance. You idiot, how are you going to dry your hair?”“With your tongue!” Karen screams in pure hatred.“My tongue would make your hair wetter!” Felipe can’t stand it and bursts into laughter, “Karen Britton, you forget that a human being uses his brain to reason and be above animals.”“And who said I don’t use my brain?” Karen shrugs.“No. You think with your vag—”“STOP BEING GROSS, DAMN IT!” Karen stomps like she’s a tantrum little girl.“Your emotional intelligence is that of a five-year-old child.” Felipe tsks with his tongue, “Altho

One fine day, in Neilton’s apartment...Benjamin this time was not up so early preparing breakfast. He was still sleeping peacefully after working night shifts at the hotel. But his cell phone rang like an alarm clock.After grunting and rubbing his eyes, he saw it was Jane’s number.“Hello?” He answered the call.“Hello, Ben.” It was Octavio’s voice, “I’m sorry for bothering you, but I need to let you know that Jane has gone into labor. My daughter is going to be born TODAY!”“Oh man, congratulations!” Benjamin leaned against the headboard of the bed.“So, as you’re now the general chef, would you be able to pass the message on to Lauro Medeiros?”“I would need to pass the message on to cousin Josias first, wouldn’t I?” Benjamin’s smile faded, “The bastard is going to usurp the management while your wife is on maternity leave.”“This is a danger. But Alan has already said something to prevent that.” Octavio scratches the back of his head.“Are you already at the hospital?” Benjamin y

At the Rocha Hotel, Benjamin is amused by the fact that Lauro expected to be the manager. Octavio’s suspicions were well-founded...“Lauro, come closer!” Benjamin gestures to him, smiling wryly, “There’s something I want to tell you. Or did you hear me just now?”“I think I heard you. Will Alan Rocha be the supervisor?” Lauro tries to hide the fact that he screamed like an idiot.“Yes, he’ll help us. After all, you already have great responsibilities as a supervisor, don’t you guys think?” Benjamin turns to the others.“That’s right! Lauro is an excellent supervisor!”“If he takes on managerial responsibilities, he could burn out!”“Maybe he has fatigue or a stroke!”And so were the comments from other members of the hotel staff. Lauro clenches his fists with each sentence, but his fake smile remains on his lips.David approaches the commotion and opens space between the others. “Excuse me, is Ben Teixeira here?”A young lady cook pointed out, “Ben! That boy is looking for you!”Benja

The next day, Cláudio showed up at his apartment with bags from the bakery and a bright smile. Karen was in the middle of the living room, allegedly working out in the rhythm of Jennifer Lopez’s song “Do It Well.”“Honey, why are you so smiling?” Karen noticed this.Cláudio broke part of his smile. This ‘honey’ and other affectionate expressions that Karen keeps saying don’t cheer Cláudio up.“Well, since you’re curious, I’ll tell you.” Cláudio replied, “I received a call from Quantium Agency while I was passing through the lobby here. They want to see you for a campaign they’re organizing!”Karen stopped ‘dancing’ and opened her eyes wide. “Am I hearing you right? Will I be hired?”“Calm down, Karen.” Cláudio laughs, “First, you’ll talk to them, do an interview, maybe take some photos... but with my thumb extended upwards, you already have one foot in!”“Ah, my love!” Karen hugs Cláudio very tightly, but she is sweaty.“Karen, behave!” Cláudio lets go of her. “Let’s have breakfast fi

At Quantium Agency, Karen took improvised photos in a green setting, striking poses ordered by the agency’s photographer. She smiled, crossed her arms, blew kisses, sat on a stool and crossed her legs, etc. Cláudio was around, smiling at the result. Everything indicated that Karen would be approved and offered a good contract to be part of their cast. Maybe Karen will be able to catwalk in the fashion show that Josias organizes for charity... “There, Karen, congratulations!” The photographer smiled. “You did great! I can’t wait for the photos.” “Thanks.” Karen smiled at Cláudio as if to say ‘I killed it’! Cláudio’s agent leaned in to gossip, “Did you know? Angel Store signed a contract with us and will use our models for their commercials. It seems like Karen would be perfect for this type of commercial.” “Serious?” Cláudio widened his smile. “Does Karen already have a job waiting for her?” “Well, some are turning down work, so there’s room for others.” His agent responded with a