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2024-10-29 19:42:56Inside Josias's private office, Melissa and Octavio sit in Victorian-style upholstered armchairs to chat.
"I confess I'm confused." Melissa begins, "My husband wanted you to talk to me the same day you came back from your trip. I'm sorry, Mr. Motta, for not wanting to hear you; but I just wanted to enjoy Josias's return. There was the issue of my children too."
"I understand, but it was Josias who drove his car straight here. I wouldn't have had a choice if you hadn't refused yesterday." Octavio scratches the back of his head.
"OK, so let's get this over with." Melissa gestures.
Octavio takes a deep breath, "Mrs. Rocha… your husband and me went to a nightclub the day before yesterday to celebrate the progress of your building's construction."
"It's not 'my' building, it will just carry my name." Melissa laughs.
"Right." Octavio is very embarrassed, "In this nightclub, there were a lot of people dancing and having fun. And I suggested
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