2023-06-16 20:04:13At Lafayette Supermarket, the conversation between Nadia and Cláudio continues. Now they were both sitting opposite each other with their cup of coffee.
“So, Miss Lafayette?”
Nadia shakes the hand holding the cup, “Mr. Guzman...”
“Call me Cláudio,” He said with an irresistible smile.
“Cláudio… as I said, I don't think we should take any chances with the city's big shots. We’re only one year here, I don't know if I do well to face Josias Rocha.”
“So, he has something to do with your brother's disappearance.” Cláudio concludes, still grinning, “I'm glad he reappeared. Can I talk to him?”
“He didn't reappear!” Nadia blurts out, then widens her eyes.
“Perfect!” Cláudio puts his cup on the saucer and applauds, “I was suspicious of that footnote left by Vernon Queiroz.”
“Wha
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