At Crystal Blue, Patrick gradually got closer to the scene between Benjamin and Diane, and he revolts when he hears the worst.“Mrs. Mountain... Diane...” Benjamin clears his throat unnecessarily, “I’m terribly sorry. I wanted to work here, but I was also called by Rocha Hotel... And I think it would be more interesting for my career to work there. No offense.”Diane’s smile fades, “Oh, Ben... if that’s what you think, then I can only wish you good luck and happiness. But Crystal Blue is always open.”“Interesting for your career?” Patrick whinnies, now standing behind Benjamin.Benjamin slowly turns to Patrick. Yes, apparently, he was smaller in proportion to Patrick, but he wasn’t intimidated.“Are you talking to me, buddy? Or should I say: neighbor?”“It’s funny that we still haven’t come across the corridors of the Teodoro Building.” Patrick mocks him, “You look like you live in some exclusive apartment.”“No, I’m people like us.” Patrick turns to Diane, “Are we clear, Diane?”Dia
The next day, Sofia is in her custom-decorated room, with various shades of pink on the walls and curtains. She is in a red nightgown, sitting on the bed, smiling when she finds the number of Rocha Mansion in the phone book.As she dials, she waits anxiously, her heart pounding...“Rocha Mansion, good morning?”“Good morning, this is Sofia Vasquez.” She says by forcing her voice to sound like she’s been awake longer, “Can I talk to Alan Rocha?”“Wait a moment.” It was Hector.Sofia waits as long as necessary. Maybe she called too early, maybe Alan was sleeping. What if he was sleeping? Would he be mad at her?Alan’s voice came through the other end of the call, “Hello, Sofia! That was a surprise.”“Good morning, Alan. Did I wake you up too early?” Sofia worries.“No, I’m already awake,” Alan answers.On the other side, Alan was only in his pajama bottoms, “I took a while because I went to see my friend Reuben.”“Is there a problem with him?” Sofia narrows her eyes.“He got stuck again
Pollyanna appears in the doorway of Josias’s office, pale and wide-eyed, “Mr. Rocha, I can call the police right away!” Daryl scoffs at the secretary, “Call Sergeant Ivan Moraes! He will be here in two seconds!” “Shut up!” Josias roars like a lion, “I won’t allow you to mock my employees, you madman! What do you want, what happened this time?” “Oh, let’s play amnesia!” Daryl claps his hands ironically. Josias gestures for Pollyanna to leave. She struggles for a few seconds, wanting to stay, but decides to obey her boss and leaves. After the door is closed, Josias sits in the presidential chair, “OK, let’s get down to business. Why did you come to my workplace kicking down the door like a savage?” “You won’t admit that yesterday you manipulated the game once again, snatching Benjamin Teixeira away from me?” Daryl leans over his desk, his face fierce. Josias understands the reason for the conversation and smiles sarcastically, “Well, is this all because Ben didn’t want to work wit
Josias and Daryl continue their clash: Josias is always cool and calm as Daryl explodes and shakes with rage. “Why are you smiling like that?” Daryl asks through gritted teeth. “It’s because you didn’t realize where you went wrong.” Josias responds with mild disdain, “Allow me to enlighten you: you met with Ben and discussed the perks of working at Crystal Blue while you were trying to downsize my hotel, correct?” Daryl clears his throat unnecessarily, “I just told Benjamin that working at Crystal Blue would make it easier for him to be projected into the foodie market than just being an extra employee of yours at the hotel. Let’s face it, Josias: your restaurant doesn’t have the same references as mine.” “So, while I told Ben not to stress and left the decision in his hands, you did the opposite!” Josias bursts out laughing, “Why, Daryl, this is why he chose me! He felt more comfortable with me. And as for my restaurant...” Josias smiles defiantly, “Who knows, maybe the scenery d
Alan walks between the LCN editorial, with a visitor’s badge, looking for João Paulo’s desk. He observes how everyone is frantic and eager to meet their deadlines and produce that story worthy of winning the Press Trophy.Finally, he finds João Paulo at his desk frantically typing yet another article.“Uncle João Paulo, can I have a word with you?”João Paulo turns his chair and smiles at his nephew, “Alan! What is it, my comrade? Why are you wearing that flashy badge?”“That’s what the people at the entrance gave me.” Alan shrugs.“No, this is too shameful.” João Paulo chuckles as he removes the badge from Alan’s polo collar, “Tell me, what do you order?”Alan is a little embarrassed but decides to help Sofia, “I... Maybe I’m meddling with what’s none of my business. But do you know Sofia Vasquez?”João Paulo frowns slightly, “I met Miss Vasquez yesterday, at the entrance to her company, refusing to collaborate with my report.”Alan clears his throat, “Well, she showed up at my house
At LCN, João Paulo calls Alan into Vernon’s office. He closes the next door.“The matter seems to be interesting and mysterious, Uncle.” Alan jokes.“Yes, it is. Something that could be so simple becomes mysterious precisely because people refuse to collaborate.” João Paulo sits in Vernon’s chair.Alan keeps standing, “What ground are we on, Uncle? If it’s some secret or dangerous matter for you to tell me...”João Paulo smiles confidently, “No, I don’t believe it will be dangerous. Do you like Sofia Vasquez?”Alan blushes a little, looking down at his feet, “She’s not indifferent to me.”“I understood.” Joao Paulo winks, “OK, Alan, brace yourself. Your friend asked if I know anything. Well, YOU were supposed to have done the question to her.”Alan widens his eyes, “Me? Should I ask if Sofia knows anything?”“Exactly.” João Paulo speaks with conviction, “Alan, I don’t want to paint Miss Vasquez as a villain, but when I saw her, I felt that she was hiding something. I was writing an ar
Melissa is embarrassed when she receives a letter from Kelvin Mountain.And Josias held the letter out to her with a neutral face. That means he already knows who sent her that letter...“Josias, you could have thrown it away,” Melissa speaks in a low tone so the twins don’t hear.“I want you to decide what to do with your correspondence,” Josias responds, without showing jealousy.Melissa takes a deep breath. She takes advantage of the fact that the employees haven’t come yet to open the letter and read it.But Melissa can’t read half a word. Attached to the letter is an immoral photo of Kelvin, smiling lewdly, with the line written in black pen: ‘Don’t you miss this’?”Melissa’s hands are shaking as she stuffs the contents back into the envelope, Mary standing beside her.“Is this a letter from Daddy, Mom?” she asks innocently.“Yes, daughter, I also received a letter from Daddy.” Melissa smiles nervously.“Cool!” Ignacio vibrates, “He hasn’t forgotten about us.”Josias decides to e
At LCN, João Paulo is now talking to Vernon in his father’s office. “Dad, the strangest thing has happened.” João Paulo begins, “Alan came by, asking if I had anything to post about Vaztrans.” Vernon gasps, “Vaztrans? But you are all the time trying in vain to get something from these people!” João Paulo smiles at him, “That’s right. We had nothing to publish in my article. But it looks like there will be a sequel. Alan asked this question as a favor to Miss Vasquez.” Vernon raises his eyebrows, “Have you met her yet?” “Yes.” João Paulo smiles from the side of his mouth, “A beautiful Spanish woman, she probably takes after her mother. But she can’t be more than twenty.” “Too young for you.” Vernon was soon saying, “Leave her to Alan, she must be the same age as him.” João Paulo bursts out laughing, “Dad, I wasn’t interested in her.” Vernon wonders, “OK, I’m just checking. The fact is, you seem to have been thinking the same thing I was. This lady has realized that Alan is roma