At Marçal Publishing, Maggie and Veronica are in front of Bernardo to discuss the magazine's article.“Veronica, you are part of the family.” Bernardo nods with a smile, “I think it's a good idea for you to appear in the magazine, so you explain to your fans why you're not acting with Jack Motta in the Rocha Constructions commercials anymore.”Veronica is a little apprehensive, “Will the fans like the answer?”“It wasn't a gross event, was it?” Bernardo raises an eyebrow.“Well...” Veronica scratches her head like she has lice, “I misinterpreted a talk from the director. He wanted me to study acting like Jack and I thought he was criticizing me.”Bernardo drums his fingers on the desk, “Oh my dear... what a pity. But you intend to take acting classes, do you?”Veronica looks at Maggie and her cousin slowly nods, encouraging her.“That will be on my targets for 1995.”“1995 is speeding by, Veronica.” Bernardo jokes, “If we stall, we will already be in December without meeting our goals
At Café Montanha, still undergoing renovations, Francisco is outraged to hear Bernardo's theory echoing from the mouth of one of his nephews.“Daryl, how could you have the nerve to think such a thing?” He denies the thesis, “Are you thinking your mother is a slut?”“I didn't think of anything else.” Daryl scrutinizes Francisco, “Even because I don't know anything about it. Did something happen between you two?”“Nothing happened!” Francisco gets up and breathes with difficulty, “Your mother remained faithful to your father, and I to your aunt. There is no swap of couples in our youth, what a horror!”Daryl tries but can't help giggling, “Sorry Uncle, but imagining the scene...”Rodrigo revolts, “Don't imagine it, cousin, respect your mother.”“I can’t believe Bernardo decided to go along with that insinuation!” Francisco sits down again.Daryl decides to reveal to them, “It wasn't Bernie. It was Maggie who showed up yesterday to inform me and Kelvin that you had a conversation with h
Maggie and Diane start talking about what Daryl told his girlfriend about Shirley and Bernardo.“Maggie, as your older brother's girlfriend, you know I end up listening to their complaints. I don’t stay indifferent and I worry about what you guys are going through.”Maggie isn't comfortable with that, “Excuse me, but don't you think you should worry about your family's affairs? How was that thing about your cousin, Pamela Chaves?”“It was resolved, our family and Melissa's family reconciled.” Diane doesn't lose her composure, “That's why I have time to worry about my boyfriend.”“Daryl doesn't need to worry so much.” Maggie asserts nonchalantly.“This is not true. Maggie, think fondly about making peace with your mother. When your brother and I get married, I want to invite everyone.”Maggie rages, “That's out of the question! If you invite my mother, don’t waste time sending me an invite.”Diane raises her eyebrows, “Do you intend to miss your brother's wedding?”“If you want a peace
At the cinema at night, Angela and Gustavo meet. They don't go to the box office to buy a ticket, but to a secluded corner to chat without being discovered or disturbed.“Friend, what is so urgent that it needs to be said like this, on the sly?” Gustavo is curious.“Gus, I need to tell you about what's going on.” Angela is distressed, “A crowd is growing against my marriage, saying that Josias and Melissa should get back together.”Gustavo narrows his eyes, “But do Josias and Melissa want to come back, or is it just the crowd?”“I'm sure Josias loves me and Melissa won't give up that handsome maître d'.” Angela smiles yellowy, “The problem is the crowd talking and honking in their ear all the time. One day one of them is convinced.”Gustavo wiggles, “I don't believe Josias is one of those guys who go along with what people say.”“So you think I should talk to Melissa?”“Who exactly is raising this question?”“Uélton Freire, my man’s best friend.” Angela scornfully responds, “That big-
Lilian suddenly appears and slaps Angela on the back so she can stop choking. J.J and David are desperate with her bluish face.“Mummy, MOMMY!” David screams at the top of his lungs.Josias gets up to help, but Angela doesn't want Josias's big hand to break her ribs, “OK, OK, I already unlocked the throat! Sorry, guys.”“What a fright.” David pouts.Josias pats his children's heads, “Calm down, boys. It's okay, no one here is going to die.”Lilian offers, “Anything else, ma'am?”“You may leave, Lilian, and thanks for your help.” Angela thanks her with a smirk, “Josias, why did you ask me that question just now?”Josias sits back down with a puzzled face, “What? What question is that? You took a while to get home and I wanted to know if everything went well.”“I told you I was going to be late.” Angela responds without daring to face Josias, “I had some backlogs to take care of.”“I think I will follow up on your observation of putting together a client service team.” Josias smiles, “T
Josias nods like a teacher who catches his student pranking in the back of the class, “Vernon, you like to cause trouble, huh?”Vernon lets out a chuckle, “I'm like this, what can I do? I love strong emotions.”“Who are we talking about this time?” Josias looks at Elza.“We're talking about Katherine.” Elza responds by looking at the clock on the wall, “I hired her, but the lazybones didn't show up for work.”Elza cleverly omits that she called Katherine at the last minute.Josias frowns, “That girl should go back to the country. It would be the best thing for all of us. The problem is, the only person who could stop her is also here.”“Who?” Vernon asks.“Jock Russo, her cover husband. He's quite robust and attractive, he might as well put out her fire.”“But the boy also wants to try life in the big city,” Elza responds by guessing the former foreman's mind.“And can I blame him? If anyone denounces Ephraim Bezerra, Jock will also be arrested for being an accomplice.”“OK...” Elza s
Katherine rubs it in the face of the enemies that she managed to arrive in fifty minutes, “See? Madam ordered me to arrive in an hour and I arrived with ten minutes to go!”“But my mom was about to tell Jane to fire you, which means you're late!” Josias thunders.Katherine breaks the snobbish smile and outrages, “What? She perfectly told me to arrive in an hour! Why did you hire me, you common old woman?”Elza puts her hand on her glabella, “To have the pleasure of firing you, you insolent! And apparently, that won't be long. Why did you come to my office?”Katherine again feels lost and dazed, “But... if I don't come here, how would you know I came at the appointed time?”Elza doesn't answer and confuses Katherine's mind, “It turns out that ten minutes from now the hired maids will have training with the head of staff in her office! Go now to Mrs. Rosales!”“And who is Mrs. Rosales? Where is her room?”“NINE MINUTES!” Elza screams like the lioness and Katherine escapes leaving her so
The next day, Melissa is standing in the living room of the Mountain Penthouse, waiting to be answered by phone. The radio sets the room with the song “You Are Not Alone”, by Michael Jackson.At the Rocha mansion, Lilian answers the call from the hallway, “Hello?”“Lilian, long time no see. This is Melissa.”Lilian smiles, “I recognized your voice, madam. Do you wish to speak with Master Josias?”“Actually, I'd like to talk to Angie. Is she there?”Josias walks past Lilian and she holds out the mouthpiece to him, “Sir, Melissa is on the phone.”Josias more than quickly picks up the mouthpiece, “Hello, Melissa!”Melissa is startled when she hears Josias's powerful, magnetic voice, “What is this? Is Angela taking male hormones?”Josias laughs, “You fool, it's Josias. What you order?”Melissa smiles friendly, “I'm not in charge. I wanted to talk to Angie about the wedding.”“Angie is deservedly at a spa they opened in Sunset Village,” Josias responds smiling.“Soon we will be spa compani