The next morning, the doorbell at the Mountain Penthouse sounded too early for Felipe’s liking.He appeared in the living room, scratching his eyes sleepily, unwilling to answer the door.First, he decided to go to the landline and dial the building’s entrance.“Hello, concierge? Who did you let up? It’s too early for visitors, don’t you think?”“I’m sorry, Mr. Mountain, but the person assured you that you were waiting for him. It’s Octavio Motta. Should I call the police?”Felipe frowned. He wasn’t close to Octavio, so it was difficult for him to think of a reason for the Chief Architect to visit him. “It’s fine, I’ll answer it. But next time, don’t let anyone pass this hour of the day. My uncle is still sleeping.”After saying goodbye, Felipe answered the door before Octavio broke the doorbell.“The bell won’t make money if you press it over and over again!”“Good morning, Young Mountain!” Octavio smiles ironically, already dressed in a suit and tie. “God helps those who rise early,
At the Mountain Penthouse, Kelvin appeared, still wearing a terracotta-colored robe and scratching his eyes with sleep. Octavio was upset. Is today Sunday, so everyone wakes up this late?“Good morning, Mr. Motta.” Kelvin sat in the armchair. “Felipe said you wanted to talk to me?”“Exactly. I need you to listen to me and not make drama for Josias, please.” Octavio leaned forward, getting straight to the point.Kelvin smiled, raising the left corner of his mouth. “Does this have anything to do with you meddling in my brother Daryl’s affairs and Josias not liking it?”“I’m convinced that Josias wouldn’t mind now that your dangerous brother cannot harm me.” Octavio defends himself. “But I was always a loyal friend to Josias, unlike Daryl who decided to ruin everything.”“You didn’t come here to talk about my brother who isn’t here to defend himself, did you?” Kelvin yawned.“No, I came here to talk about you trying to ruin my best friend’s life by meddling in his family life, using the
Karen showed up at Café Montanha wanting a good cup of coffee after being released from prison. As Francisco, Isabel, and Neilton didn’t yet know her, they attended to her without prejudice. The radio played the song “Wiseman”, by James Blunt.“A cappuccino, please.”“Coming...” Francisco starts preparing the drink.“And what would you like to eat, my dear?” Isabel smiled gently.“Nothing for now, thank you,” Karen replied somewhat aloofly. She knows she’s talking to Kelvin’s relatives...She read Maggiezine enough to know that the elderly but still handsome man who prepared the cappuccino was the uncle of the man she wanted.Maggie and Henrique appeared and sat next to Karen. “Good morning, Izzy. Please, communicate with my writer to send summaries of upcoming episodes of ‘Love Spins the World’. Hey Neil, congratulations on the honor!”Neilton chuckles, “I don’t know where you got such a handsome actor to play ME. I’m nothing like that...”Maggie laughs heartily. “Don’t sell yourself
At Café Montanha, Karen finished her coffee and paid for it.“Come back often, darling!” Isabel said goodbye to her.Before Karen left, she heard Maggie’s voice.“Izzy, did you hear about the crazy woman who attacked Helen at my aunt’s company?”“Oh, Maggie, people have been talking. It seems that the scandal was right there in the square! As I work here, I didn’t see it... there aren’t any stands today.”“No, Helen must be resting at home. And they say there will be a lawsuit.”Karen opened her eyes wide and hurriedly withdrew.Isabel continued, “If Helen sues the crazy woman for moral damages, she’ll win without a doubt.”Maggie shook her head. “Where is the unity of women?”“Only Kelvin to explain something like that,” Isabel commented.By coincidence, Kelvin was approaching the coffee shop. And he caught a glimpse of Karen running away desperately as if she were running from a ghost or the police.But as her back was turned to him, Kelvin didn’t recognize her and entered Café Mont
A few days passed. Neither Adelaide nor Karen took the initiative to call to clarify and resolve the confusion. They are withdrawn, afraid of making the situation worse by exchanging insults and verbal – or even physical – aggression.With that, Helen felt encouraged to return to work, and there she was, looking beautiful and smiling at a sales stand, located in Ibrahim Square. It didn’t matter if it was hot, there was Helen Queiroz selling perfumes to those who walked around the street.João Paulo kissed her before going to work. “Honey, when you need me, I can give you a ride home.”“Don’t worry, dear. The company has someone who comes here to dismantle the stand.” Helen replied.“OK. Have a good day at work. And remember what we agreed...”“Call someone before you disappear.” Helen smiled slightly. “Again, I apologize for disappearing like that.”“I know there are times when we feel desperate and don’t know how to act, but do you understand me, dear?” João Paulo kissed her cheek ag
Helen could hardly believe it when she realized that what she least wanted would happen: a meeting between her and Karen.Behold, the madwoman is approaching with great strides, crossing Ibrahim Square as if she were at the Olympics.“HELEN! For the love of Christ, I beg you! Cancel this ridiculous lawsuit, we can resolve this civilly!”The people around them stare at Karen in amazement, not understanding what she means by ‘civility’ when she is screaming like an inmate of a mental hospital.Customers hurriedly pay for the perfumes and leave, afraid of being attacked by the crazy woman.“Look what you’re doing!” Helen complained. “You were hired to be a salesperson, but you’re scaring away buyers. Get out of here, now!”“Mrs. Cardozo hasn’t called me yet.” Karen whimpered.Helen smiled wryly. “Oh really? I wonder why? How unfair Mrs. Cardozo is to the illustrious saleswoman Karen, the one who brings the most profit to the company!”“Will you stop mocking?” Karen roared. “Please, cance
At Rocha Constructions, Alan and Octavio were talking about his meddling in the Kelvin – Melissa matter.“Alan, I’m sorry if I caused any trouble.” Octavio apologized, “But the matter was urgent. If people start to spread the word that your mother is cheating on your father with her ex-husband...”“Such gossip would only spread because you’re the one stirring this matter.” Alan retorts. “Octavio, leave the matter alone, and no one else will know.”“I didn’t tell anyone.” Octavio defends himself, “And it’s not a case of leaving the matter aside. If we do nothing, Kelvin would have free space to act.”“And you didn’t approach my father to share the matter, right?” Alan blinked wryly.“No. How was I supposed to meet him if I had nothing to share?” Octavio scratched the back of his head, “I needed to know what Kelvin had in mind first. But the smart guy denied everything.”“Maybe Kelvin wasn’t smart.” Alan warned him, “Maybe it was the case that Kelvin genuinely wasn’t up to anything agai
In Melissa’s office, she closed the door to talk alone with her daughter, having that suspicion...She even turned off the MP4 player. “Daughter, let’s talk.”“Mom, I actually wanted to talk to you about the wedding preparations.”“I know.” Melissa nodded, “But you heard the conversation, or part of the conversation, between me and Kelvin. Right?”Caroline swallows hard. “Yes, Mom. I won’t lie to you.”“Excellent.” Melissa sits at her desk. “Let’s discuss it then.”“Mom, some crazy woman slapped Helen in the middle of the square because she thought you were cheating on my Dad with Kelvin and Helen defended you. At the very least, you owe Helen an apology.”Melissa’s eyes widened. “Why do you think I have any blame for this? I visited Kelvin to talk about Felipe harassing you and wanting you as his girlfriend!”Caroline has a hard expression. “Why did you have to get involved?”“Because you are my daughter!” Melissa was shocked. “Honey, I don’t understand what you’re getting at.”Carol