At the future Angel store, Angela was surprised by the visit from Dora and Isabel. The two disagreed about something she said to David.“Angela Souza. How long time,” Dora said in a tone that didn’t make it clear: was it longing or contempt?David believed it was the last option. “What are you ladies doing here?”Isabel looked David up and down. “The boy grew up. Congratulations, Angela. You knew how to raise him well.”“As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted,” Angela retorted, “David grew up well because he has Josias’s genes. I didn’t understand why Mrs. Campos disagreed.”“You still keep instilling these things in the boy’s head.” Dora complained, “Don’t talk like he has anything to do with the untouchable Rocha family.”Angela smiles wryly. “I suppose Josias doesn’t even dream you two are here. What is that? Are you afraid of my presence? Or does Lagoon City not deserve to have one of my stores?”“We don’t deserve the presence of the store owner!” Dora exclaimed angrily.
At Rocha Constructions, Josias and Alfred talk in the presidential office.“It’s a shame that Felipe wanted to resign. Are you sure the Mountain family was right to hire him at the coffee shop?” Alfred scratched the back of his head.“Hey, it’s their business, literally meaning.” Josias points to the drinks table.Alfred decides to pour himself a shot of whiskey. “And then? Are your bags packed?”“Yes, and my wife’s too. Although... Angela arrived ahead.” Josias seems to have remembered this only now.Reuben came in with more ice cubes just as Josias said, “By the way, I’m wondering why Angela hasn’t tried to contact me yet.”“She tried, Uncle Josias.” Reuben quickly responded, “But I deleted her email.”Josias and Alfred laugh heartily.“In addition to being secretary, Reuben became my protector.” Josias joked. “Thank you, Reuben. I don’t think I need to take Melissa to Rio after all. I just need to take advantage of the fact that Angela doesn’t know my whereabouts.”Alfred worried.
Melissa and Josias, along with Alfred, left for Rio de Janeiro to check their ventures more closely, just to make sure everything was okay. Good thing they now have an office there, as well as in Belo Horizonte!Ironically, two things happened after the Rocha couple left. First, it started to rain heavily. Second, Angela tried a new approach.At Rocha Mansion, Dora and Simeon stared at the windy rain, shaking the palm trees as if they were going to break.“Beloved Jesus!” Dora exclaimed, “If this continues, the mansions that are closest to the sea will be affected! Will they suffer a flood?”“If they suffer, they have money to pay for renovations, or everything is insured.” Simeon hugs her from behind, chuckling.“Well, I also started thinking about another hypothesis.” Dora was scared by some lightning. “I hope Alan and Sofia docked at a marina in Blue Cove or Guarapari.”“Ah, is this how they’ll be lost, as Everaldo prophesied?” Simeon joked, “Don’t worry, honey. You heard the man o
Octavio turned to his wife and informed her in a lower tone, “Honey, the idiot is at the hotel dying to ‘represent’ you. What will we do?”“Well, let him dream. Josias already knows I’m pregnant, right? He’s not going to fire me because I didn’t want to face a storm and risk the safety of our baby.” Jane replied confidently.Seeing his wife’s firm stance, Octavio smiled and spoke to Lauro again, “Look, Mr. Medeiros, unfortunately, my wife isn’t going to work just for today. If you’re willing to represent her for today...”Lauro smiled devilishly, “It certainly won’t be any problem for me! Tell your wife to stay calm and recover perfectly by tomorrow. Bye-bye!”“Bye...” Octavio realized that Lauro had already hung up his cell phone.“Rash and obvious little guy, huh?” Jane giggles.“For sure. His next task will be to call Josias who is in Rio de Janeiro, busy with other things, to gossip about you.” Octavio shook his head.“And are you going to Rocha Constructions headquarters today?”
At Rocha Constructions, Reuben led David into Josias’s office while the president was away.David looked around as if he were visiting a candy and chocolate fair. “Wow... this is where my office will be...”“HA, HA, HA!” Reuben laughed dismissively. “Don’t fool yourself, man.”“Then why did you bring me in here?” David turned to him.“I brought you in here just to rub in your face what you’ll never have.” Reuben smiled mischievously.“You idiot...” David gritted his teeth.“Heed your words, my comrade!” Reuben turned serious, “I’m older than you and I demand respect. Furthermore, this office will be occupied by your eldest brother while Uncle Josias is away.”“It can’t be!” David roars.“Man, you must still be fifteen or sixteen!” Reuben commented between laughs, “You didn’t even finish high school! How do you intend to take over a company when you’re underage and don’t have the minimum level of business skill?”“I’ll catch my brother and dethrone him. I’m Josias Rocha’s son and I des
David felt calmer when he saw how Caroline treated him. The blood running down his nose was finally stopped.“Aren’t you going to attack me and hate me, Carol?”“Why would I do that? You’re my half-brother.” Caroline smiles gently.“You really are the Princess of Lagoon City, showing mercy to us mere mortals.” David smiled.“But remember, David: if your mother plans to break up the marriage between my parents, I won’t support her in such a thing,” Caroline warns him.“My mother couldn’t even contact our father.” David smiles awkwardly. “Your boyfriend deleted the email she sent him. I visited Rocha Constructions trying to find him.”Caroline takes the cup of cappuccino she ordered from Felipe. “Thanks. My parents are in Rio de Janeiro, checking out the projects there.”David frowned. Did they go to Rio on purpose, running away from Angela?Felipe decided to intervene in the conversation. “You still haven’t said how you managed to get punched.”David looked suspiciously at Felipe. “I f
At Crystal Blue, Caroline and Reuben meet for lunch. Patrick smiled when he saw the couple.“Now you’ll be the next ones to get married, huh?”“There are people ahead of us,” Caroline responded graciously.“I booked a table,” Reuben spoke pompously.“I know, clown.” Patrick laughed and checked the computer. Afterward, he gestured to another waiter, “Table 10... AH! I need to warn you.”“What?”“Mrs. Vasquez is here. She is having lunch with another lady named Angela Souza. Does it have anything to do with the Angel store that will be opened?”Caroline and Reuben break their smiles.“She’s the mother of Carol’s damn half-brother,” Reuben responded aggressively.“SHHH!” Caroline alerts her boyfriend. “We’ll probably pass them. Let’s ignore them.”“Your wish is my command.” Reuben smiles mischievously.Patrick chuckles as the couple walks away, led by the waiter.As they sit down, Angela sees the couple from a distance and comments as they wait for the famous grilled salmon, “Aren’t thos
In the Teodoro Building, Rosemary delivered the good news to her parents. In the lobby, the radio followed tradition by playing the song “What I’ve Done”, by Linkin Park.“Daughter, congratulations!” Beto hugged Rosemary, “You’re going to achieve bigger flights now!”“Can’t I get bigger flights with Cardozo Perfumes?” Rosemary asked good-naturedly.“Yes, you can,” Teresa answered with a laugh, “But other companies might hire you.”“I understand that Mrs. Cardozo no longer wants an exclusive contract with me.” Rosemary broke the hug. “That way, I’m free to choose the company I want.”“Hmm, be careful with that, honey.” Teresa advises her, “Some businesspeople aren’t trustworthy or nice like Adelaide Cardozo. You need to be careful. Don’t you think you should have a representative?”Rosemary thinks about it for a bit, but then laughs at herself, “He, he... calm down, guys. Anyone who hears you like that would think I was a professional top model!”“And you’re not?” Beto tried to flatter