2023-05-16 06:06:51At Café Montanha, Rodrigo is talking to Isabel and Francisco about his training as the new poster boy for Rocha Constructions.
Isabel asks, “Rodrigo, don't you think it's weird that you're here wearing that attendant's apron?”
Rodrigo chuckles, “I'm a humble guy, Mrs. Freire. Or can I call you Izzy already?”
Francisco gives his son a playful push, “Isabel is fine.”
Rodrigo laughs, “He, he, he. Anyway, Isabel, I'm getting some pose and posture lessons. My instructor says I'm photogenic and I'll replace Jack masterfully.”
“There was another guy called Jock Russo, where is he?” Francisco asks curiously.
Isabel smiles, “I saw it in an ad for men's underwear inside Maggiezine. It was a centerfold.”
Francisco looks at Rodrigo askance, “I don’t know if I want my son to go to that extreme, huh.”
Rodrigo has fun with the couple.
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