2022-02-15 18:25:02Days later, Josias appears at Rocha Constructions thinking that everyone has forgotten his triumph on the cover of Maggiezine.
No way. Wherever he goes, people applaud him. During the elevator ride, a girl held out a copy of the magazine asking for an autograph.
Upon entering the company, Carmen greets him effusively, "Good morning, heartthrob! How does it feel to be the Lagoon City sensation? Melissa sure is very proud, huh?"
Josias disguises his nervousness with a silly smile, "In the next issue there will be a prettier guy than me and the readers will forget about me."
"Even if another guy comes out, they'll never forget you, Josias. You don't seem to be aware of the power you have and the attraction you exude." Carmen extends his mail.
Impressed by the secretary's beautiful words, Josias goes to his office.
******
Raymond and Junior have breakfast at his house. The son is eating his cereal with his head down.
"Did something
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