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
In Ibrahim Square, Caroline and Olivia sat on a bench to continue talking.“Mrs. Vasquez, you didn’t form any business ties with Angela Souza?” Caroline was dumbstruck, “Well, I have to congratulate you on that.”“Thank you, Carol. I realized we can’t get in trouble.” Olivia smiles, pleased that she made the right choice.Caroline seized the opportunity, “Tell me, Mrs. Vasquez: did that unworthy woman mention anything?”“I think she mentioned wanting you to date someone else.” Olivia narrowed her gaze, trying hard to remember. She didn’t want to remember Angela’s madness.Caroline felt offended. “Another one who wants to give an opinion on my love life? What is with these people? Why doesn’t anyone take care of their lives?”“Calm down, Carol. I know this is ridiculous.” Olivia calms her down. Anyone who saw her would say that she and Caroline were great friends. “I don’t even know how I managed not to throw the wine in her face.”“Angela Souza won’t be able to establish commercial co
Karen slept peacefully and soundly on her plush bed in the master suite of the Mountain Penthouse. She’s supposed to wake up early to work at the aforementioned sales stand, but hey! She’ll be the next Mrs. Mountain, correct?Wrong. Kelvin approached an alarm clock that sounded outrageously in Karen’s ears, scaring her to no end.“AAARRRGHHH!!!” Karen screamed so desperately that she rolled over in bed and fell to the floor, with blankets and everything. The bedside table also fell, knocking over and breaking her cell phone.Kelvin was dying laughing, “HA, HA, HA, HA! Good morning, sleepyhead! Your lazy days are over!”“Ugh... Kelvin, have you lost your mind?” Karen tried to ignore what Kelvin said about not being lazy anymore. “Why did you do that with me?”“Huh... Did you happen to forget that you’re a contract employee of Cardozo Perfumes?” Kelvin stopped laughing.Karen smiled mischievously. “No. But it turns out that I got tired of working under the scorching sun. Kelvin, if I wo
Kelvin swallowed hard, walked into Adelaide’s office, and closed the door.“Auntie, why was the question about Karen’s whereabouts so abrupt?” He tried to buy time.“It’s a simple question.” Adelaide smiled as if she had no ulterior motives, “Is she here, or in the square selling my perfumes?”“She’s not in the square.” Kelvin sat opposite each other.“She is pregnant?” Adelaide didn’t want to waste time like the businesswoman she is.Kelvin opened his eyes wide, scared. It’s the same topic Karen talked about! What’s with these women?“Auntie, Karen isn’t pregnant,” He replied dryly.“But it’s not for lack of trying.” Adelaide blinked mischievously, “So, she hasn’t been coming to work because you won’t give her peace, butchering her mercilessly until four in the morning?”Kelvin blushed like a teenager. “Auntie, I didn’t discuss my love life even with my late mother! Why do you want the spicy details?”“Your mother, my damn sister who cheated on me with my husband, didn’t discuss your
At the Angel store, Angela climbed onto the counter where the cash registers were located. She took out a wireless microphone and announced in front of everyone present, “Hello, ladies and gentlemen! Very pleased to meet you! For those who don’t know me yet, I’m Angela Souza, co-founder of the Angel store chain. Welcome to the opening of the Lagoon City store! Take advantage of our products with a discount of up to 50%!” “YES!” Customers applauded incessantly. Discounts are always welcome, and they weren’t even at Christmas time! Angela got down before her weight broke the granite counter. Suddenly, countless buyers lined up at the cashiers to pay for what they chose. Money started coming in, credit cards were being swiped through the machines, and Angela only dreamed of the money going into her bank account. David approached her smiling, “What’s up, Mom? Today, can we get the money to buy the Mountain Penthouse?” “Not yet, son. But we’re starting to have a few bucks.” Angela poin