At the Rocha Mansion, Pedro discovers that Caroline has no qualms about wanting to meddle in his love life."Carol... what nonsense is this?""Is it nonsense to want to help a friend get rid of a harlot?""How much does Daniela charge for her services?" Pedro retorts."I don't know!" Caroline gestures impatiently, "I just know that she doesn't deserve your love!"Pedro closes Caroline's bedroom door. At least, that's what he thought, as a crack was left open."Friend, I appreciate your concern, but it's not that big of a deal." Pedro smiles gently."Pete, aren't you angry that her father almost killed yours?" Caroline asks with sad eyes."You really like my Dad, huh?" Pedro embraces her."Of course! Beto is a good guy and part of my past, my childhood, just like Claudio.""Have you noticed that you only have good-looking and muscular friends?" Pedro jokes."It must be because of my Dad." Caroline shrugs."And your fiancé, Reuben? Equally well-built and attractive. Tell him to take it

Kelvin goes to Karen's apartment to discuss the bombshell news he received.As he knocked on the door, he could hear the song "We Are Golden" by Mika blaring through the speakers.Karen opened the door wearing somewhat sloppy clothes."Isn't that music too loud for the baby?" Kelvin asked ironically as he entered."Don't be a clown!" Karen slammed the door shut, "You still don't believe it?""My dear, nausea can mean anything. If I feel nauseous, does that mean I'm pregnant too?" Kelvin sits on the sofa, observing the mess around him.Karen turns off the radio and glares at Kelvin."I already feel like you're going to tell me to have an abortion.""Karen, don't even think about it!" Kelvin yells, "You're not going to trick me or tie me down with a baby that obviously isn't mine."In a fit of rage, Karen grabs the pregnancy test stick she bought at the pharmacy and throws it at Kelvin's face. "There's your damn proof!"Kelvin was startled by the stick suddenly landing in his face. Upon

In the Teodoro Building, Theodore paid a visit to see how things were going.He stared at the portrait of the building owner, who would have been his grandfather.Pedro appeared with some papers in hand. "Hey, man! What are you doing here?""I'm looking at your grandfather's portrait." Theodore replied, "Don't you think I should change my name?"Pedro chuckled, positioning himself behind the counter. "Is it even possible to do this?""My father said it's possible." Theodore leaned on the counter, "If my name is an embarrassment to you, you can tell me."Pedro shook his head. "I can’t understand why.""I was named 'Theodore' because of your grandfather. My damn mother wanted everyone to believe that Mr. Reis was my father. In reality, my father was her boss. It was an insult, some disrespect to your grandfather's memory, that I received that name."Pedro waved off the idea. "Don't beat yourself up about it, Little Theo. It wasn't your fault. Yes, our mother was disrespectful. It shows

At Vaztrans, Olivia and Sofia are bothered by the latest news regarding Caroline."Dear, you need to teach Carol to mind her own business," Sofia complains, unable to hold back any longer."Calm down, Sofia. Carol is studying for the college entrance exam. She promised to become a journalist to work at Maggiezine." Alan tries to console his wife.However, Sofia becomes more exasperated, "NO! How dangerous it would be for Carol to be a journalist! She would gossip countless barbarities about me, you can count on that!""I don't think Bernie Marçal would dare to create a copy of that journalist who gave them a hard time... what's her name again?""Gabriela Alves, Sandra's legitimate mother," Alan replied, "No, Maggie won't allow Carol to use her magazine for personal vendettas.""Let's hope not. But why does she have a grudge against Miss Lombardi?" Olivia complained about gossip but now wants to know about one."Carol, for some reason, wants Pete to end his relationship with Daniela bec

The next day, Erasmo was fearfully discussing with his family what Josias had decided.Olivia and Sofia had wide eyes."Is he going to kill my grandson if we don't comply with his wishes?" Olivia exclaimed horrified.Sofia instinctively placed her hands on her belly. "That's impossible! Father, you must be exaggerating.""No, daughter!" Erasmo insisted, "Either we put Alan as a partner, dividing some shares, or the loan will be denied!"Sofia clenched her fists. "This means that what Caroline has been braying about for years has been engraved in her father's mind and heart. She succeeded. We are now labeled as untrustworthy, and this is the treatment we receive when we're genuinely in trouble!"Alan approached wearing formal attire, missing his tie and suit."Good morning, family! Is breakfast ready?""Yes, Alan. But we are discussing a very serious matter," Olivia replied.Alan noticed the somber tone in her voice and the palpable oppressive tension in the dining room."What happened?