Jacqueline was walking through the corridors of the Andrade Mansion. She heard voices coming from the kitchen and decided to check who it was, as she didn’t recognize the female voice.She was surprised to find Linda calming down after drinking a little brandy, served by a very worried Walter. Walter had put his shirt back on, leaving a few buttons undone.“Man, what happened? Hi, Miss Alvares...”“Jacque, a near-tragedy happened,” Walter commented seriously. “We were at the Happy Snack Bar when a runaway car almost hit the diner, and our table was close by. If the car hadn’t swerved, it would have hit Linda. I was at the counter paying the bill.”Jacqueline approached with empathy. “Oh, Miss Alvares, I’m so sorry! That must have been so frightening.”Linda put the glass on the kitchen island. “That wasn’t all. I found out my younger sister was in the car, falling-down drunk!”“She was drinking at the Gibraltar Club with Nathan,” Walter added.“Argh! What bad luck for your sister to h

Jonah’s Penthouse, eleven o’clock at night.Sheila was cornered with her boyfriend asking if she had been in the apartment downstairs.“What is this about?” she asked to buy some time.“I went to Hélio Borges’s house to ask about you, and he said you weren’t there anymore,” Jonah informed her with a grim expression. “But it seems I saw your car in his garage.”Sheila took a deep breath, realizing that lying would be worse. “Yes, I was still there.”“Why did they lie to me?” Jonah asked harshly.“Because they felt it wasn’t the right time for us to talk,” Sheila placed the bags on the other sofa. “And it looks like you were about to go to bed.”“Yes, I was about to go to bed, but it seems I heard you downstairs.” Jonah stood up threateningly. “Why can’t you just answer me?”“Do you want to hear the answer?” Sheila stared at Jonah, realizing he was losing his composure.“Oh, I think I already know.” Jonah grimaced, speaking to Sheila as if she were a foolish schoolgirl. “Sheila, this tr

After telling her story, Patricia caught her breath and joked, “Phew! This story really tired me out. How about we grab a drink in the kitchen?” “Sure.” Karl got up. They both headed to the kitchen. Patricia took a pitcher of orange juice from the fridge while Karl grabbed two glasses. As they served themselves, Karl commented, “I’m so sorry to hear how things turned out, Patricia. I know someone must have already said this...” “Yes, I should have been honest.” Patricia nodded while pursing her lips. “I know. But what do we do when the other side isn’t honest? Cindy Cardoso was a relentless opponent. She had the advantage of being Matt’s first girlfriend. I had the fact that she was never satisfied with a man on my side.” “And now she’s dating Jackson?” Karl found that very strange. Patricia extended one of the glasses to him. “Jackson’s dating was a deal for her not to tell the tabloids that Secretary Evan shot her to defend me.” “OUCH! What a bombshell revelation!” Karl could

Matthew and Elaine’s wedding was generating quite a buzz. Especially regarding the late but stunning appearance of Patricia Borges, the ex-girlfriend who hasn’t forgotten! Elaine forgot all about etiquette and hurried over to her rival. “PATRICIA BORGES! What the hell do you think you’re doing?” Patricia continues with an ambiguous smile. “Hello, Elaine. I came to wish the couple happiness.” “Wearing a dress resembling mine? Do you know what that means? You still love him, you filthy bitch!” “Hey, hold on there, ma’am!” Hélio turns to the bride sternly, “I won’t allow you to use that kind of vulgar language!” “Mr. and Mrs. Borges, I know you tried your best to raise your daughter!” Elaine responds with disdain in her voice, “But it’s evident that she’s a rebel who enjoys causing chaos! As if the charity auction wasn’t enough—” Reminded of the occasion that caused her breakup with Matthew, Patricia dropped her smile and raised her hand. “Daughter!” Vanda grabbed Patricia’s han

“You came, Linda!” The girl turned with a tempting smile. “No, but does that serve her younger sister?” Walter’s flirtatious smile instantly vanished. What was the escort doing here? “Who invited you? Some lonely big shot?” Bella laughed gracefully. “Hi, hi, hi... You don’t have to be so upset just because I’m not who you expected.” Walter frowned. “I’m not just upset. I’m serious. You ARE the luxury companion of one of the Sterling Empire directors, right?” Bella gradually dropped her cheerful demeanor. “What... What did you say?” “Bella, don’t play innocent. The only reason you insisted on keeping company with Nathan Gouveia, even while he was extremely drunk, was because he was paying you—” Before Walter could finish his sentence, a slap echoed through the hall as a furious Bella struck him across the face. “Take back what you said, you brute!” “HEY!” Jacqueline stepped away from Zach and approached them. “Who gave you the right to slap my brother?” “Jacque, stay out of