Everyone is surprised by the unexpected voice before toasting.Melissa frowns. She expected Josias, but it wasn’t him. Where had she heard that voice before?The Mountain family is stunned when they see CLÁUDIO GUZMAN returning wearing a dark green suit and matching tie. A new close-cropped hairstyle and two-day stubble completed the look. On the lips, a victorious and... charming smile for the late Kate Bezerra Rocha.“Like this? I just got back and you guys are leaving?”“MR. GUZMAN!” Caroline and the other children run up and hug him, “We miss you!”“Are you going to teach Carol swimming in Victoria?”“Reuben!” Isabel puts her hand on her glabella. That grandson of hers...Cláudio laughs pleasantly, “I'm glad I was missed.”Caroline is sad, “Mr. Guzman... did you hear that Kate and my little brother J.J. passed away?”“Yes, I was waiting for their plane at the airport when they broke the news.” Cláudio responds by glaring at Kelvin and Daryl, “Since I was left alone in America, I d
The next day, Melissa, Kelvin, Caroline, Mary, and Ignacio take a last look at the Mountain Penthouse that served them as their home for so many years. The radio, TV, and furniture were left for Daryl and Diana to enjoy.“I moved into this penthouse in 1984, and this was the first home for all my children.” Melissa emotionally attests, “Good times we had here.”“Now we're going to have something truly ours, darling, bought with our money.” Kelvin asserts.Daryl and Diane walk in, “Good morning! Are we feeling better?”“Hey, guys!” Melissa hugs Diane.Daryl takes Kelvin aside, “Allow me to have a few words with you, little brother.”“I even imagine what it is. Claudio Guzman.” Kelvin mutters.“That imbecile has nothing against us, just an unnatural desire for revenge.” Daryl states, “Don't worry, you leaving for Victoria has become a deliverance.”“But what about you, big brother?” Kelvin genuinely worries, “I confess I'm relieved, but I worry about leaving you and Maggie behind.”“I t
Caio is surprised that William would ask for something like that.“Dad, did I hear you right? Do you want to communicate with the woman who angered my uncle? Hadn't you made peace with Uncle Josias?”“We called a truce.” William responds with a grim face, “Maybe I can help you if I know what's going on. I laughed a lot at my sister's party, but now I'm intrigued.”“Are these matters any of our business?” Caio scratches the back of his head, “Dad, I hope we don’t get in the way.”William stares at Caio, “Don't worry, son. Your father won’t let anything bad happen to you.”“Then I go to the newsstand to buy the magazine of the week.” Caio hurries to buy an edition.William continues to listen to the radio, “And be sure to check it out on our noon news: Kelvin and Melissa Mountain say goodbye to Lagoon City to expand family business in the Capital!”William smirks, “Correction, Announcer: Coward Kelvin Mountain flees Josias, taking my little sister Melissa CAMPOS hostage. It’s like the s
Gabriela finally thinks ‘Why not?’ and answers the phone, “This is the last time you’re talking to Gabriela Alves from Maggiezine. I hope it's worth it!”“Measure your words!” William thunders, “You're in no right to be tough, Miss Alves. We need to meet at Café Montanha in twenty minutes!”“Who is it?” Gabriela widens her eyes.“Twenty minutes or a grave in the sand of Sunset Village will be filled with your dead body!” William angrily hangs up the phone.Gabriela is terrified, “Hello? Hello? HELP, there's a maniac on the call!”Maggie approaches her sourly, “Gabriela, are the pregnancy hormones making you hysterical?”“Maggie, some madman has ordered me to Café Mountain in twenty minutes or he'll bury me alive on the beach at Sunset Village! How horrible! What do I do?”Maggie looks at her wristwatch, “You better go so you won't be late.”Gabriela stops the urge to slap her former boss, takes the box with her belongings, and leaves at once.******João Paulo enters the premises of L
At Rocha Constructions, Josias calms Tiago Bento's spirits.“Tiago, you always scare me with your mobster talk. Then you deny it.”“I have already killed for you, master, and I would kill again,” Tiago responds solemnly.“SCHI!” Josias gestures, afraid of someone listening, “Walls have ears, Tiago!”“I beg your pardon, master, but you know that the Bento family is here to serve you.” Tiago continues with a somber face.“Except for Elisa, I hope she is happy in Sunset Village with her hubby and son.”Tiago suddenly smiles like a normal guy, “She continues to be forever grateful and includes you in her prayers.”“OK, let's do this: we need to know what happened for Bernie Marçal to fire Gabriela out of nowhere. She is heavily pregnant and needed the job. Perhaps it was anger at being fired that made her thoughtlessly slap Melissa.”“It could be the reason, but it's still not justifiable.”“And I want to talk to Cláudio Guzman. Alan told me that he accused Melissa of murdering Kate. What
Gabriela is walking down the street when an unidentifiable gentleman approaches her. He wore sunglasses, a black suit, and a matching tie.“Miss Alves? On behalf of Josias Rocha, we recommend that you accompany me to his office.”Gabriela again feels panic, “Who are you?”“I work for Mr. Bento and we are servants of Josias Rocha, the sovereign. Please come to the limousine, and don't make a fuss.”“HEL—”Before Gabriela could scream, the mysterious guy grabbed her, covered her mouth with one hand, and dragged her to the limousine with the other hand. Those who were passing by pretended they didn't see anything, afraid of harming themselves.******At Crystal Blue, Ivan and Lorraine have lunch with meatballs in authentic tomato sauce with pasta cooked in garlic and olive oil and grated cheese on top for decoration.“I missed that handsome maître d', the lucky one who married Melissa Campos,” Lorraine comments.Ivan takes a sip of his dry wine, “Lucky is the right word. He fled before J
Josias and Octavio walk through the corridors of Rocha Constructions after lunch. “Are you sure you don't need my help, Octavio?” Josias insists, “I would hate to know that you are hiding your problems from me intending to spare me. What's the use of being your best friend if I can't help you?” Octavio smiles in thanks, “No need to worry, buddy!” “OK, take the rest of the day off and accompany your wife to her appointments with Dr. Silvana.” Josias does not give up. Before Octavio protests, Josias turns to Pollyanna. “Mr. Rocha, Mr. Guzman and Miss Alves have been captured and are waiting for you.” Josias rolls his eyes. Sure enough, Tiago's henchmen abducted Claudio and Gabriela like in some action movies! He enters the office and prepares drinks to calm the visitors. Afterward, he goes to the side door and enters the lounge. Gabriela was banging on the door and hoarse from screaming, “LET ME OUT, LET ME OUT!”
In Josias's office, Gabriela and Cláudio finally want to know what the president of the company has to say.“Now I'm curious.” Claudio accepts the drink.“Here’s the thing, folks.” Josias sits in the armchair, “Why did you decide to ruin Melissa's farewell party?”Gabriela smirks, “Isn't she Mrs. Mountain? Why do you still call her ‘Melissa’? Oh, God, Josias, don't tell me you still have feelings for her! So that's why you kidnapped us?”Josias puts his hand to his forehead and shakes his head, “Mr. Bento exaggerated. It wasn't meant to drag you against your will. Anyway, you only asked and didn’t answer my question, Gabriela.”“I thought I was still involved with the Mountain family as their friend.” Gabriela responds uncomfortably, “But I found out the worst possible way that I was fired. Melissa tried to dump me from the party and I could