At Urbano Magazine, Andreia and Cindy were still worried about the mysterious message.Cindy repeated the reading, “‘Don’t let Cindy Cardoso get involved in the Kirk Camargo matter, for her safety!’ This is absurd. Who could know I was interested?”Andreia had a mental breakthrough, snapping her fingers. “Wait, didn’t you say you asked some dockworkers from Silva Oil Company?”“Yes... Oh my God!” Cindy’s eyes widened. “Do you think I, without realizing it, contacted someone from the gang?”“Definitely, girl! Cindy, you took too much of a risk!” Andreia exclaimed, horrified.“Damn! I thought I was being discreet. But...” Cindy sat back down.Andreia examined the envelope. “No address, of course. Just a note that says ‘Please deliver to the editor-in-chief,’ meaning me.”“Andreia, I’m so sorry to involve you in this. You’re pregnant and can’t be stressed.” Cindy regretted it.Andreia shook her head. “The safety of my employees comes first. Add the fact that you mean more to me than just

At the Siren restaurant, Zilda and Cindy continued to discuss the upcoming video that Germano wants to record accusing Patricia and Jackson of being involved with the drug network plaguing Lion’s Den. “Mom, I need to tell you one more reason my father shouldn’t get involved with this nonsense of idle madams,” Cindy informed her, grabbing her purse. The waiter appeared serving the appetizers. Zilda thanked him and picked up the right utensils to eat. Cindy removed the envelope with the mysterious note. Zilda held her breath. “A note addressed to you?” “It wasn’t ‘addressed.’ Someone showed up at Urbano and asked the doorman to deliver it to me.” Zilda read the message and felt her heart race. “This can’t be, daughter. How did they find out you were interested?” “I just wrote an article talking more about Kirk Camargo than the drug dealing network,” Cindy stated. “But earlier today, while I was filming the Silva Oil Company commercial with Patty and Jackson, I tried to interview

Elaine returned to Golden Letters.“Augusto, is everything ready for Vanda Borges’ book signing session tomorrow?”“Everything is ready, Elaine. It just needs to arrive on Saturday.” Augusto replied cheerfully.Elaine smiled. “Great. Everything is going according to the plan. Matt said he intends to go, so the occasion needs to be perfect.”She sat down at the desk. “I wonder if Cindy and Patty are still in a truce.”“Why the question?” Augusto raised his eyebrows.“I don’t want any fights to break out during the event,” Elaine replied sincerely.Suddenly, the door opened, and Cindy walked in, already retorting, “There won’t be any fights if you don’t get in my way!”Elaine jumped in her chair. Augusto spun on his heels.“Miss Cardoso, how did you get in?” Augusto asked, almost out of breath.“Nayla let me pass.” Cindy smiled mockingly. “She wasn’t paying much attention.”Elaine grimaced. “Is this my business, Cindy?”“Yes, ‘Mrs. Sterling’,” Cindy replied sourly, though still smiling.

At the Cardoso family’s house, Germano is surprised by Zilda’s vehemence about him not being protected from Matthew’s wrath.“Dear, why are you making such a fuss about this? Elaine and Liz gave their word and signed it in writing. We have an agreement!”Zilda smiled disdainfully. “Don’t be naive. If Matt finds out about your video, he’ll question Elaine furiously. If Elaine feels she’s going to lose Matt, she’ll deny everything and put all the blame on you.”“But why would Matt conclude that Elaine had anything to do with the video?” Germano crossed his arms. “Unless he’s still very interested in Patty Borges, proving that he still loves her.”“Maybe... but you can be sure he’ll come after you too.” Zilda moved closer to him. “So, what are you going to say?”“I’ll say the video wasn’t meant to attack anyone.” Germano shrugged. “I don’t intend to make any direct accusations, woman! Of course, no one will believe me if I say that Patricia Borges is some Lady of the Crime.”Zilda twirle

At the Sterling Empire Headquarters, the gentlemen were in an uproar upon learning that Sheila had been kidnapped. Thomas asked, extremely worried, “How is Mrs. Sterling?” Matthew replied, “Lawrence Vieira, her current boyfriend and PR for Golden Letters, found her in captivity and rescued her. I strongly suspect that Vicente Gouveia wanted to give us a scare.” The gentlemen were surprised and whispered among themselves. “Is the police investigating?” “Certainly, although there’s a strange detail.” Matthew narrowed his gaze. “The police took Mr. Vieira’s call as a prank and didn’t investigate the report.” More expressions of outrage and indignation among those present. “Is Mrs. Sterling at the mansion? I will send my wife to keep her company.” “Yes, gentlemen, my mother has already given her statement to Sergeant Carvalho and is at home. I appreciate your gestures of solidarity.” Everyone stood up, showing solidarity with Matthew. Thomas patted Matthew’s right shoulder, “If