At the Mountain Penthouse, Felipe is upset because Kelvin told others about his problems.“Uncle, you didn’t need to say things like that. Especially when it’s a misunderstanding!”Kelvin becomes impatient, “Are you still going to deny that you were trying to kill yourself, my friend? That wasn’t diving, not here, not in China! You were submerged and still! It wasn’t crawl swimming or butterfly swimming!”Felipe takes a deep breath. “OK, I wasn’t exactly swimming. I was testing my ability to stay submerged. I should call someone to time how long I could stay underwater.”“But are you just now telling me this?” Kelvin walks away from the fridge, “And who do you plan to call? Other than Caroline, I don’t see you socializing with anyone else. You need to improve that, Felipe. Otherwise, you’d better go closer to your father.”Felipe, however, shakes his head. No, he doesn’t want to move to Victoria. He wants to stay in Lagoon City... But who will he socialize with?After finishing eating
Cláudio is in his office, watching the commercial on the Internet with a victorious smile. The commercial was barred to anyone under 18 and he had to prove his identity before accessing it.“Wow, if after this commercial I’m still single, then there’s something wrong with me!”The door opens and Kelvin says angrily, “Yes, you don’t hold back on getting revenge!”Cláudio is startled and looks at the door with wide eyes. “YOW! What are you doing here?”“Don’t think I never came to this place.” Kelvin approaches him.Cláudio quickly pauses the video and opens another window to disguise it.Kelvin smiles mockingly, “What happened? Were you accessing immoral websites? Does your mother know about your perverted taste?”“It’s none of your business what content I browse!” Cláudio stands up, “I imagine you came to complain about your nephew, huh?”With the door ajar, Josias stops it and watches the conversation from here.“Yes, I heard he resigned. What did you do to stop such madness?”“ME?”
Olivia and Erasmo are ecstatic with the turn of events. If before they felt that everything was lost, now their hopes have been renewed.Father, mother, and daughter collectively hug.“Congratulations, daughter! You applied my advice!” Erasmo exclaims excitedly.“I just understood Alan’s side, Dad.” Sofia breaks the hug, wiping away tears of emotion.Olivia was also crying, “How emotional... I thought we lost everything.”“No way. It won’t be sexy pictures of my man that will separate me from him.” Sofia shakes her index finger. “And what’s more, if this continues, I’d rather make my own collection.”Olivia and Sofia smile in complicity.Erasmo, however, becomes serious. “Calm down, ladies, let’s not be vulgar. It was just an advertising campaign. The next photo of Alan will be wearing a pinstripe suit, in his father’s office. The people of Lagoon City cannot mistake him for a gigolo.”“What’s that, my dear...” Olivia protests, smiling.“Dad, don’t worry. I don’t think Alan will want
At the Lafayette mansion, Thierry meets Rosemary in the living room. Ingrid had left to put the couple at ease.“Hello, Rose. Did you come to thank me for the photo in the magazine?” Thierry smiles gently.“Yes. It looked magnificent. What did you do?” Rosemary asks curiously.Thierry sits next to her, “I added a filter. I’m happy to see the result pleasing the public... especially you.”“I started signing some magazines for some tenants.” Rosemary giggles, “I’m becoming a celebrity because of you.”“You deserve this, Rose,” Thierry speaks gallantly.“Wouldn’t you have a problem if I actually became famous?” Rosemary asks cautiously, “Your father and mother informed me of the previous visit.”“Sofia Vasquez.” Thierry sighs impatiently, “What the hell. How can Alan put up with a grumpy woman like that? I’m aware that her mother is redecorating the entire mansion just because she was jealous of João Paulo and Helen Queiroz’s furniture.”Rosemary laughs. “Oh, God, some petty people. Caro
At Rocha Mansion, Josias is awaiting Hector’s pronouncement. The butler, in turn, is afraid to reveal what happened.“Come on, Hector. I don’t have all day. Did something happen?” Josias insists.“Mr. Rocha... There’s a buzz going on among the residents here. It’s about your son and his girlfriend. It looks like they’re going to take the next step.”“Did they set an engagement date?” Josias is amazed.“Yes. And Mrs. Rocha is worried because she wasn’t consulted. Would you, by any chance...?”Josias shakes his head. No, he didn’t even know that Alan and Sofia made up!“Where is your mistress?”“In the master suite, boss.”Josias nods and heads there.Inside, he finds Melissa in a bathrobe, fresh from the shower and drying her hair with a hairdryer. Her contrite face was reflected in the dressing table mirror.“Good evening, my dear.” Josias greets her.“Good evening, my love.” Melissa answers him, “How was work?”“It was good, as usual.” Josias takes off his suit and tie, “I hear the m
The opening day of the local Happiness Slum police station has arrived.The current mayor gave an emotional speech to the residents. Josias, as always, was there to cut the cord.“...And may the residents of Happiness Slum know that they can count on the security and justice they deserve! A round of applause for the one who helped us to make the dream possible: the president of Rocha Constructions, Josias Rocha!”Everyone applauds Josias more enthusiastically than the mayor. But he didn’t notice.Josias takes the wireless microphone and begins to speak briefly, “Many of you know why I’m interested in this place. It was here, decades ago, where I had to hide after going through the most difficult time that changed my life. I feel like I belong here. So now that I have the means, I couldn’t leave you all behind and not help you in any way possible. Please, accept this police station as proof of my gratitude.”More applauses. Beto has to control his emotions so he doesn’t have a heart at
Kelvin decides to let Josias in. “Come in, my comrade. Let’s see what you have to say.”“I guarantee you won’t regret it.” Josias smiles slightly, “Is the interested party here?”“Now that he’s unemployed, he’s in his room. I’ll call him.” Kelvin goes to Felipe’s room.Josias resists the temptation to sit in Kelvin’s armchair. He notices that the piece of furniture has been changed. Daryl probably took his seat to Victoria.When sitting on the sofa, Felipe appears, wearing a tank top and dark blue sweatpants. “Good morning, Mr. Rocha. You’re back...”“I said I would help you, Felipe.” Josias smiles kindly.Felipe sits on the other sofa with conflicting emotions. He wants to win over the daughter of the man who is trying to help him.Kelvin asks the question, “What did you find for Felipe, Josias?”Josias stares at Felipe. “Do you have anything against manual labor?”Felipe ponders for a few seconds to respond. “Are you offering me a job at your company’s construction sites?”“I hope I
Adelaide showed Amoreira the key to a commercial office. They were both in her apartment.“What’s that, sweetheart?” Amoreira was on the couch reading the latest issue of Maggiezine.“This is a copy of the key to the new Cardozo Perfumes office. Let’s open a spot to establish a base here. Business is booming, dear!”“Really? And who will take care of the headquarters in Linhares?” Amoreira is curious, leaving the magazine in his lap.“My relatives and relatives of the late Ulysses.” Adelaide sits next to him, “I’ll stick around so we can be together.”Amoreira smiles widely. The two lean in and share a quick kiss.“How about we check this place out?” Amoreira gets up.“You seem very cheerful and calm after visiting the Happiness Slum police station.” Adelaide notices.“Josias Rocha assured me that my boy will have protection from the boys of the Bento family,” Amoreira speaks exultantly.“I don’t know these guys. What do they do? Are they private security for this important family?” A