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2024-10-29 19:42:56Josias 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
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