2022-02-15 18:25:56João Paulo appears at Rocha Constructions, much to Carmen's surprise.
"João Paulo, what a pleasure to meet you here!" She welcomes him by opening the glass door, "Your stepbrother is in the presidential office."
"Wow, how important my brother is!" João Paulo comments good-naturedly, "Am I going to get in the way?"
"He always says he's available for the family." Carmen leads him to Josias's room, "Before, Seu Romualdo forbade visitors, but Josias lifted the ban."
"I promise not to disturb him anyway." João Paulo nods.
Carmen opens the door to the presidential room, "Josias, your stepbrother is here."
Josias raises his eyebrows, "Cut the 'step,' Carmen. João Paulo is my brother, not in half."
Carmen smiles and lets João Paulo in, closing the door afterward. João Paulo approaches his brother looking at the room and enchanting himself with the environment.
"Will you ever have this sa
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