Karl and Vicente continue to debate under the cold sea wind and the sound of waves crashing on the shore.Vicente tries to reason with Karl. "Karl, listen to me. I know you're angry. I caused the accident because you were a pain and wouldn't let me live in peace with my wife. You were going to announce to the whole world that your sister is not Nate's mother. I panicked. I'm not a natural-born killer! When I found out you survived, did I try to kill you again?""No," Karl replied, still not emotionally engaged with the other's speech."Well, that means I'm not so cruel!" Vicente smiles like a used car salesman. "I had compassion. I arranged for you to be held captive. I offered you several chances to disappear from the city, from Brazil, but you refused. You always rejected my proposals.""You must be joking if you think I should have listened to you back then!" Karl growls."OK, just listen to me this time: you have been following me and have seen for yourself that I no longer pose a

Vicente entered the beach house completely relieved. His body was wet, but his clothes were dry.Andreia was washing the dishes and turned around."Did you swim in the sea again at this hour of the night?" She asked, noticing the difference in her husband."The advantage of the night is that no one walks on the sand at this time. I mean, even if they did, they wouldn't see me." Vicente, smiling too much, approached his wife and sniffed her neck."Ay, ay..." Andreia smiled and melted, "We're very happy today, huh? The walk and the dip in the sea did you good."Vicente let go of his wife, "Yes, the walk did me good.""Good enough to finally tell me what secret has been bothering you?" Andreia closed the tap and turned to her husband.She realized, with displeasure, that Vicente's wide smile wilted like a flower."Oh no... Here we go again!" Andreia complained, drying her hands with a towel, "My dear, I thought whatever was bothering you stayed in the sea when you swam naked!""How do yo

Cindy is tired of quarrelling among grown men.She takes a deep breath and continues to reason, "Jackson, there's nothing to fear. Nate will be staying here for a few days while he looks for accommodation.""Why doesn't he just stay with his parents?" Jackson smirks mockingly."You just answered your own question," Nathan states with a furrowed brow, "It's my parents' beach house. I want to have my space again, like before Matt came into my life."Cindy rolls her eyes. "I hope during your stay here, you'll forget this 'everything was perfect before Matt showed up' narrative, otherwise, my parents will kick you out due to sheer boredom."Nathan swallows his pride for a moment. "Okay, Cindy. I promise. You and your parents aren't to blame."Cindy turns to her boyfriend. "And as for you, dear, remember Nate is my boss, and I have a good friendship with his parents.""Then I won't be submitting my resume to Urbano. Don't want those meddling bosses anyway," Jackson remarks humorously.Howe

Matthew manages to have dinner with Elaine, Hélio, and Vanda.Elaine had returned to being her usual friendly self solely because Patricia had left."And so, folks, how's your lasagna?" Matthew asked, taking Abner's seat."It's very good, Matt. Thank you very much," Hélio smiled gently, dabbing his lips with a napkin.Elaine, seated in Alice's chair, took a sip of wine. "It's a shame Patricia couldn't stay. As I was coming down the stairs, I saw her with Ron Silva. I thought they were going to stay."Hélio's smile vanished. Vanda preferred to speak on Patricia's behalf."My daughter thought it best to leave.""Nonsense," Matthew quickly retorted, "I repeat: Patty is welcome anytime.""MATT!" Elaine was taken aback, her wine glass still in the air.Hélio lowered his head, suppressing a laugh."Elaine, I'll send you the first drafts of my second novel to your email," Vanda tried to change the subject.Elaine looked uneasy. "Vanda, I've been thinking... I don't think it will be right for

The lobby of Golden Letters was packed with employees swiping in.Among them was Elaine, looking different from the last time.She was smiling, confident, walking with her head held high, greeting everyone with a melodious voice.Nayla sensed the change and smiled at her friend."Now we're seeing the future Mrs. Sterling!""You bet we are, girl!" Elaine stopped at the front desk. "How was your night?""A disaster." Nayla shook her head, refusing to elaborate, "I want to hear about YOU.""Well, I visited Matt as soon as I heard about his grandparents' trip, celebrating his Sterling Empire's ownership." Elaine smirked mischievously, "And can you believe I did the right thing, even if it meant bending my principles a bit?""What do you mean?" Nayla widened her eyes with curiosity."After making love to my fiancé, lo and behold, Patty the Shameless showed up with her parents in tow, disguising her real intentions!" Elaine's smile faded into irritation."What a nutcase! Couldn't she be any