A few days passed. William is more confident in his plan to infiltrate Caio into Rocha Constructions.
At a lunch with the family gathered in the Mountain Penthouse, he is speaking in a very boastful way, “When the time comes for the second generation to take the reins of Rocha Constructions, my boy will help along the way. Aren't you happy about that, Caio?”
Caio smiles humbly, “Let's see what help I can do.”
Alan retorts bitterly, “Yes, we'll see!”
William turns to Melissa, “Sis, are you serving scarlet eggplant?”
Melissa is surprised, “No, bro, why?”
“It’s because your son is bitter.”
Caroline bursts out laughing. Simeon and Dora shoot William with their eyes.
At the end of the table, Kelvin clears his throat and grabs a glass of wine, “Well, guys, I think the occasion deserves a toast, huh? Honey, the pasta with grated cheese is delicious.&rd
Josias stops by Vernon's apartment before heading to the Mountain Penthouse.He stands out with João Paulo wearing only shorts and sprawled out on the couch as if posing for Maggiezine. But he's just watching TV.“One single photo and the entire female population of Lagoon City would come in droves to see you.” Josias jokes, “How are you, bro?”“Hello, Josias.” João Paulo smiles, “Want room to sit?”Josias sits in the armchair, “Be at ease. How are things at Maggiezine?”“They're excellent. Gabriela and I became friends and the atmosphere at Marçal Publishing is welcoming.”Josias notices how João Paulo first mentioned Gabriela, “Ehr... It seems that having Gabriela as a friend is your priority.”João Paulo smiles smartly, “She's nice. Huh, I didn't see anything about the interview she did with you in the last i
In the Mountain Penthouse, William and Caio read the contract and then look at each other.Alan smiles triumphantly, “What does the deal say, folks?”William said, “I shall have no power to call meetings of the Board or to opine on the pertinent matters of Rocha Constructions. I'll just have voting power.”Alan bursts out laughing. Dora and Simeon also relieve each other but don't want to be disrespectful like their grandson.Caio smiles, “Well, Dad, if you sign and agree, it will prove to everyone that you never had bad intentions.William was going to refuse, but upon seeing Alan's disrespect, he grabbed a pen left over from the coffee table and signed, “OK. I said my biggest interest will be in the pizzeria. In fact, I intend to build my first branch in Evandro's old cafeteria.”Josias is surprised, “Evandro closed the diner?”“He retired, so to speak.” William hands
Alan visits João Paulo and is kind of intimidated by his exuberant and seductive uncle in just shorts on the couch watching the music video for “Against All Odds”, Mariah Carey's version.“Uncle, can't you even wear a t-shirt?”João Paulo smiles showing perfect teeth to his nephew, “What is it, nephew? Afraid of falling in love with me?”Alan spasms, “What the hell! Never joke with something so disgusting and immoral, uncle!”João Paulo laughs, “I was just testing you. It's good to know that your grandmother will have great-grandchildren.”Elza brings another platter of buttery cookies, “Here they are, Alan! They're not the same as Shirley's, but I copied the recipe from the Internet.”“I don't even remember that old troublemaker anymore.” Alan speaks disrespectfully and eats, “Hmm... very good, Grandma Elza.”“An
At Marçal Publishing, Katherine is taken to the office of the owner, Bernardo.He closes the door menacingly, “Sit down, Mrs. Rocha.”“I'd rather stand!” Katherine reacts in fear, “You didn't need to close the door.”“I don't want anyone to interrupt us.” Bernardo mysteriously suggests, “Tell me what you came here to do.”“I came to know what a story this is of Gabriela Alves having done an alcoholic interview with MY husband!” Katherine is brave and bold again, “How many times will I have to say that Josias is MINE?”“As many times as you want, madam.” Bernardo sits down, “No one is questioning otherwise. Why do you feel so threatened?”“Am I the one who's just 'feeling'?” Katherine crosses her arms, “I don't understand how Miss Alves meddled in my life. I was informed that she was in the hospital lounge along
Katherine is back at the Rocha Mansion and is watching television in the main living room with J.J.“Mommy, where's Daddy?”“He went out to take care of some matters.” Katherine smiles calmly.David magically appears, asking, “What matters?”Katherine freaks out at her stepson, “WOW! What is it, boy, do you want to kill me from the heart?”“No, I just want to know what's going on.”Katherine smiles mysteriously, “Well, your father went to the Mountain Penthouse to deliver a document to William Campos demanding that he not meddle or cause a ruckus at the board meetings of Rocha Constructions.”David heaves a sigh of relief, “Phew... For a moment, I thought my father was careless.”Katherine frowns, “Look how you talk about your daddy, boy! Josias was never a careless man, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to move the company as it
William and Caio paste a poster at Pizzeria Campos announcing discounts on pizza prices to celebrate the purchase of shares of Rocha Constructions. Their radio is playing “SexBomb” by Tom Jones & Mousse T.“Done!” Caio gets down from his chair, “I hope enough customers are coming!”“I paid for an ad on the radio station.” William comments proudly, “And remember, son, we'll soon have another pizzeria as a branch in Rainbow Garden.”“Who's going to run the pizzeria over there, Dad?” Caio asks, interested.“We're going to hire trustworthy people. Maybe Evandro can point us to the old employees of his diner.” William replies smiling, “Oh, God, is this really happening?”“Yes, Dad.” Caio hugs William.João Paulo walks into the pizzeria, “Oh, that's cool! A moving scene between father and son.”The hug is undone
Katherine staggers to the side and nearly falls with the slap.“ARGH! How dare you? First, you bully MY husband, and then you slap me? I'm the one who comes here to demand justice!”Kelvin rushes up and defends Melissa, “I don't even want to know who started it: OUT of here, Katherine!”Katherine gawks, “Do you defend your troubled wife?”“Unlike your husband who would rather fire you from Rocha Constructions to save the company's reputation, I defend my wife in everything!” Kelvin exclaims furiously.Katherine smiles mischievously, “Oh, I get it. OK, goodnight.”Katherine withdraws with the certainty that Kelvin is jealous of Josias, “One day I still take advantage of this situation.”******Later, the Campos Pizzeria became full of customers wanting to take advantage of the promotional prices. The radio cheers the people with “One More Time”,
The next day, William is standing in a strategic corner of Sunset Village, watching Josias's car leave for the company.He smiles triumphantly and heads straight for the intercom of the barred gate.Inside, Hector answers, “Hello?”“Will Campos, my chap! I want to talk to Mrs. Rocha.”Hector raises his eyebrows, “Mrs. Rocha? Mr. Rocha just left.”“I know, I want to talk to Katherine Bezerra Rocha. Can I be clearer than that?”Hector wrinkles his nose. He opens the gate and allows William in. In the meantime, he goes looking for Katherine.The mistress is finishing her breakfast in the dining room. David and J.J. are with her.“Finish soon or you'll be late for school.”“The private school allows a few seconds of delay,” David replies with a snobbish smile.Katherine rolls her eyes. She's said a hundred times that the Sunset Village School isn't private, but David insists on this elitist reverie.Hector catches up to her, “Madam, Mr. Campos wishes to talk to you.”Katherine's eyes wide