At the police station, Ivan is surprised by a mob of journalists and photographers wasting film on pictures that won’t turn out well. The sergeant hangs his head and refuses to talk to microphones and tape recorders that are impolitely shoved into his mouth.“Cough, cough, you know where to stick those microphones!”“How rude!” Reporters complain.Ivan takes refuge in his office. Amoreira is waiting for him.“The new issue of Maggiezine hasn’t come out yet.” Amoreira says wagging his fingers, as if he were in withdrawal syndrome, “Who knows, maybe we could...”“We could go straight to Marçal Publishing if that’s what you want.” Ivan sits down at his desk and turns on his computer, “But let’s stick to what I discovered at Rocha Mansion.”Amoreira smiles widely and leans forward.“Mr. and Mrs. Rocha had no idea that Cláudio Guzman had been hired by the Quantium agency.” Ivan breaks the news, “But when they found out about it, they didn’t stop the former swimming instructor from pursuing
Ivan is introduced to Erasmo’s office. He glares at both Erasmo and Olivia. “Mr. Vasquez, we know you’re innocent and you didn’t kill anyone.” Ivan tries to dismiss him, “You were in the seats with your daughter, admiring the festival with binoculars, according to eyewitnesses.” Erasmo smiles with pride. The binoculars served as an alibi! “Yes, Sergeant, thank you very much for believing in my innocence! But why do you want to talk only to my wife?” “Because we know she got out of her seat right at the female models show showing off beachwear.” Olivia turns red in wrath, “I needed to check with my male models if they were ready!” Erasmo tastes like vomit on his tongue when he hears his wife talk about ‘my male models’ as if she were a Madam from a whorehouse. Just for that, he stood up, “Mr. Moraes, I am at the service of justice. If you want to question me, I’ll be at your disposal. As the conversation is with my wife, suit yourself.” “ERASMO!” Olivia whinnies in wide-eyed dis
Days passed without Ivan or Amoreira discovering the author of the attack on Josias’s fashion show. However, they discover more and more about the victim, Cláudio Guzman.After leaving the hospital with a cut on his head due to the beating he received from Olivia Vasquez, Ivan, with a bandage on his forehead, was now questioning one of Quantium’s art directors.The man in his forties wearing glasses replied with a charming smile, “Cláudio Guzman, when he comes out of the coma – because he WILL, gentlemen, I believe so – will become an effective model in our agency. Isn’t that awesome?”Ivan doesn’t think it’s awesome, but he needs to dance along with the song, “Hmm... very interesting, sir. I didn’t know Quantium Studios would hire anyone.”The gentleman is nonconformist, “We aren’t talking about just anyone. Cláudio Guzman has the charisma and poise we look for in our models. He did well modeling for us, and he had success while on the runway at the Sunset Village arena. Yes, people
Josias smiles victoriously at Daryl, the biggest loser he’s ever had the displeasure of meeting. Not even Adrian Barbosa gave him such disgust...“Daryl, there was a time when we were friends.” Josias reminds him.“That was before you lusted after my brother’s wife!” Daryl yells, “Did you know he didn’t attend the festival?”“It’s his loss.” Josias shrugs, “The entire Espírito Santo watched. The LCN audience went through the roof.”“The audience went wild because everyone wanted to see Cláudio Guzman bleeding like a pig, unconscious on the catwalk!” Daryl yells, “People want to see controversy on TV, man!”“Then Kelvin shouldn’t have lost the attraction.” Josias comments jokingly, heading to the drinks table, “Want a drink?”“I never know if you’re going to put cyanide in when my back is turned.” Daryl declines the drink with a gesture.“It was enough to say ‘no’.” Josias pours himself a whiskey, “Well, to answer your question, no. The businessmen who donated and helped me with the fa
Reuben is surprised at the possibility of moving in with his mother. He clears his throat and starts expressing his doubts.“Guys, I don’t mean to be rude. But, would that be the best idea? I’m turning eighteen next year, and I intend to marry Caroline. My mom can get in the way of the process, don’t you think?”Isabel takes her grandson’s hand, “Reuben, we believe your mother will need help and support. She was a long time without having your coexistence. At least, while you’re still engaged to Caroline, you can live here or somewhere else.”“Don’t you think it would be better for her to live here?” Reuben looks around.“We don’t know how she’s going to react to living back in Green Park.” Francisco says, “We can invite her to live here as a test. If she adapts, she can choose another house. The fact is, she’s going to want to be independent, and it’s up to you, Reuben, to decide whether you move in with her or not.”Reuben still has doubts, “People say I’m a lot like my father. What
At Crystal Blue, Josias is smiling mysteriously, waiting for William to confess to his fashion show antics instead of him bringing up the subject.William continues to stare at the menu without choosing a dish, “Hmm... Melissa told me something that intrigued me.”“What she said?” Josias asks, holding back from laughing.“She said you didn’t do anything to fix the shame that was laid down by Mrs. Vasquez.” William continues to stare at the menu, “No wonder the Vaztrans company is in dire straits.”“Vaztras is run by her husband.” Josias corrects William.William doesn’t give up and looks up, “I imagine she must opine and poke her nose into everything, undermining Mr. Vasquez’s authority as employer and husband. Anyway, she must have had a hard time when Rodrigo found out, huh?”Josias pretends to jump on William’s bandwagon, “I don’t know, Will. I went backstage and saw that the Claudio Guzman sticker was still there. Afterward, I saw Rodrigo getting ready and being made up in the com
Josias trips over his desk, causing his computer monitor to wobble, and some personal objects to fall. He drops his glass of whiskey, shattering to the floor with an ominous crash.Ivan just faces Josias’s shocked reaction with a victorious smile, envisioning the arrest warrant that he will have edited to drag Josias to the joint.Josias is careful not to step on the shards and turns to Ivan, “What kind of bad joke is this, dude?”“DUDE?” Ivan breaks the smile and is outraged, “You never manage to keep your composure, eh, Mr. Rocha?”Josias doesn’t care, “I want to know how you consider me a suspect, and then ask the suspect if he had the victim killed, hoping I’d answer ‘yes’!”Ivan shrugs, “Sometimes we ask that question just to get a reaction.”Josias rages upon realizing he’s fallen for the trap, “Hey, the fact that I reacted with surprise—”“It means you are to blame.” Ivan completes with a provocative smile.“I had my back to Cláudio Guzman!” Josias screams.“I know.” Ivan cross
Josias now receives Raymond in his office. Both hug each other fervently.“Ray, I haven’t had a chance to speak to you one-on-one during the fashion show yet. I’m sorry, but I’ve been very busy.” Josias apologizes.The hug is broken, and Raymond comments, “Don’t feel guilty. I imagine that your routine became more tumultuous after the terrorist attack. So, any clues?”“Yes, we have a clue!” Josias goes to the drinks table to make Raymond a drink, “I’m the prime suspect, according to the police station!”Raymond’s jaw drops, “It can’t be! Josias, you had your back to the model!”“Well, you know, they think I hired the guy so I wouldn’t get my hands dirty.” Josias hands Raymond a glass of brandy.“This is ridiculous. I read everything about Cláudio Guzman. He gave you a headache in 2001 concerning Katherine and J.J.’s deaths. He’s the one who might try to kill you, not the other way around!”“Exactly!” Josias goes to the desk, “But don’t worry about it. I’m under the protection of God,