At Marçal Publishing, Bernardo, Maggie, and Gabriela content the final result of the latest issue of Maggiezine.Gabriela retorts ironically, “Well, now Josias Rocha can't accuse me of wanting to offend his wife again! I didn’t write the article!”Maggie and Bernardo burst out laughing.Bernardo's secretary appears, “Sir, a young man named Cláudio Guzman wants to speak with you.”The laughter ceases.“Tell him to come in.” Bernardo gestures aristocratically.Cláudio enters and faces Gabriela, “Hey, you were the one who almost died, right? Are you already healed?”“Nice to meet you, Mr. Guzman.” Gabriela greets him, “It seems that we already know each other, but that's because we became famous.”Bernardo takes the floor, “Mr. Guzman, how can we help you?”Claudio is straight to the point, “Mr. Marçal, do you intend to publish what I said to Vernon Queiroz?”Maggie, Bernardo, and Gabriela are embarrassed.******Melissa shows up at Rocha Mansion without really understanding what Josias
At the Rocha Hotel, Elza is checking the cleanliness of a VIP suite. The chambermaids who performed the task are sweating in anticipation, waiting for the boss's approval.Elza smiles, “Well done, girls. Cleaning approved!”“We do our best, Mrs. Queiroz!”Jane fills in the data on the clipboard, “Keep it up, and our guests will always rave about us.”The chambermaids leave more relieved than when they entered.Jane continues to encourage Elza as she fills out the form, “Elza, have you read the new issue of Maggiezine?”Elza's smile fades, “Yes. Melissa assaulted Kate. But I'm sure Kate is to blame. Melissa wouldn't do something like this for free!”“But your son will defend his wife.” Jane slyly comments, “That's why I said on the night of Vera and Wallace's engagement that it would be best for Josias to return to Melissa.”Elza holds the collar of her blouse, denoting anxiety, “Hey, I told my husband that just today. But Melissa won't want to divorce Kelvin. The poor young man is not
Josias enters Rocha Constructions and, upon entering his office, goes straight to the drinks table to help himself.Tiago and Alfred enter, “Master, we need to talk to you.”“Please, good news!” Josias exclaims and drinks the drink in one gulp.Alfred clears his throat, “Ehr... The customer service team was able to rescue a Europe Garden client.”Josias smiles, “OK, great! Now, what's the bad news?”Alfred continues, “One of the cement companies is wanting to terminate business relations with us... because of your wife's bad behavior.”Josias notices how nobody has the heart to mention Kate's name. It's just 'his wife'.Our hero faces Tiago.“Master, Mr. Guzman refuses to accept the money and a ticket to Boston. He said he was joking and doesn't settle for these tradeoffs so easily.”Josias's eyes widen, “But doesn't he know he won't be prosecuted anymore?”“Master, I think Mr. Guzman is so spiteful that he wants to see bloodshed,” Tiago responds fearfully.“Let's see if that settles
Katherine is watching television in one of the living rooms at Rocha Mansion. This time she decided to rest, obeying her husband.She was watching the TCL music video “No Scrubs” when the programming was interrupted by an LCN news presenter.“We interrupt our programming for urgent news: Josias Rocha has called a press conference at the entrance of our studios for a last-minute announcement!”Katherine smiles, thinking that Josias would order all the haters to leave her alone.Josias is solemn when he appears. Several microphones from different broadcasters and radio stations were nailed to the platform to capture his magnetic voice.“Dear citizens of Espírito Santo. Here, Josias Rocha, executive director of Rocha Constructions, is speaking to you. Anyone who has known us since the 1980s knows that we always strive for excellence and professionalism for our clients. We are very grateful for the trust given and we are delighted to serve you.”One of the maids left tea and biscuits on t
Claudio couldn't believe that Katherine was inside the apartment demanding that they talk as if they were still companions in some adventure.“Hey, who let you in?” Claudio exclaims.“Throw me out, then!” Katherine challenges him.Cláudio, fearing being accused again, controls his instincts, “Okay, just say what you want.”“I want you to get out of town.” Katherine declares through gritted teeth, “I want everyone to forget you exist.”Cláudio smiles mockingly, “Look, your husband sent Mr. Bento to pay me whatever I wanted to let the matter drop. I joked that I wanted to receive a million reais and a ticket to Boston, but they paid me the same day!”Katherine's eyes widen, “Why would my husband be willing to spend money on someone like you?”Claudio laughs, “Wow, I used to be so sexy and desirable, now I'm just 'somebody' to you?”Katherine swallows her sexual urge, “I didn't come to talk about this—““But ‘this’ is the only thing that keeps us tied together!” Claudio blusters, “You go
Katherine could hardly believe it. Behold, she was slapped by someone who is below her husband!She gets up and massages her sore cheek, “My husband will kill you!”“I guess the opposite is happening, huh?” Daryl rubs his hand on his clothes like he's touched a garbage bag.Katherine narrows her eyes, “It seems like the whole world saw my husband's press conference.”“Kate, why do you subject yourself to these humiliations?” Daryl crosses his arms, “Why don't you act like Melissa when she was Mrs. Rocha?”Melissa's eyes catch fire, “I'm not like that bitch!”Daryl raises his hand to slap her again, but Katherine screams and recoils, trying to protect herself, “ARGH!”Daryl holds his hand in the air and looks at Katherine with as much contempt as possible, “You aren’t worthy of uttering my sister-in-law's name. How embarrassing! Josias is not done with you enough!”Katherine straightens up and smiles defiantly, “Continue to root for the ruin of my marriage! This will only make it easie
Josias enters the mansion and finds Hector pretending he is dusting the furniture in the foyer with a feather duster. It’s evident that the butler saw Josias arrive and wants to see the circus burn.“Where is my wife, Hector?”“Boss, madam is at the tennis club with friends. She must be here soon.”Josias looks at his wristwatch, “It's already night, they must no longer be playing. Pack some of my bags, Hector. I need to travel urgently.”“Immediately, sir.” Hector smiles slightly, imagining where the boss would go...Josias goes to one of the little tables, finds paper and pen left over, and writes a note in hasty handwriting.Afterward, he goes to the master suite to check what will be packed.Moments later, Katherine arrives in a white shirt and shorts, indicating that she was at the aforementioned club. She was drying her sweat on a washcloth and there was a racket in her left hand.“I’m here, people!”J.J. addresses her, “Good evening, Mommy. Can we have dinner?”“Has your father
At Crystal Blue, Melissa gets angry when she sees Cláudio wanting to leave town.“Cláudio, why are you running away? Didn't you see my ex-husband fire his wife live and in color on TV? She will no longer harm you.”Claudio gives a pitying chuckle, “Mrs. Mountain, you are naive. Kate Bezerra threatened me with death yesterday. Call me a coward, but I'm not going to stand by and wait for her to carry out her threat.”Kelvin asserts, “That's what the police are for.”Cláudio shakes his head, “I won't waste the plane ticket and the money that Josias Rocha gave me. Mr. Mountain here just informed me that he is in Rio seeing his other concubine. In the meantime, it's time for me to withdraw from the picture.”“But what do I tell Caroline?” Melissa insists.“Tell her she already learned to swim or hire a female swim instructor.” Claudio smiles weakly, “Unfortunately, our contract will have to end, Mrs. Mountain. It was a pleasure while it lasted.”Melissa blocks Cláudio's steps, “Don't you r