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
At Crystal Blue, Reuben and Caroline finished eating lunch. The boyfriend wiped his lips with a napkin while his girlfriend remained thoughtful.“Honey, you seemed to be thinking about something during our lunch.” Reuben decided to bring up the subject.Caroline took a deep breath. “I didn’t want to ruin your appetite first. But yes, I want to ask you something.”“You don’t ask, you order.” Reuben grinned.“Would you consider it an order to comply if I asked you to stop punching David?” Caroline asked sweetly.“But I only punched him once!” Reuben also responded sweetly.Caroline didn’t like the answer. Only one between the couple could act sweet, and it was most likely the girl.“Reuben, be ashamed of yourself.” Caroline grew impatient. “You’re the man in the relationship. You need to be decent and responsible.”“Are you saying I’m not decent or responsible?” Reuben asked confused.“Not as far as David is concerned.” Caroline explained, “I don’t want you to be in combat with him. Dav
At Cardozo Perfumes, Karen is causing the biggest scandal, not because she was fired, but because it wasn’t SHE who resigned.Adelaide was about to have a nervous breakdown, “Karen, what do you want? Have you come to formalize your resignation?”“No, you old hag! Don’t think you’re going to brag about firing me. I’m the one who resigns and leaves this damned company with my head held high! Is that possible? Working at a ridiculous sales stand in the middle of the scorching sun while other salespeople work in the comfort of air conditioning?”Adelaide blinked blankly, “What? But it was you who volunteered to make the exchange—”“I only did this so I wouldn’t lose my source of income! It turns out that now I no longer need to subject myself to this humiliation.”“Is work humiliating for you?” Adelaide stood up, “Then you’re not even worthy of being in my company. Take advantage and go to HR, since you are so dissatisfied...”“With pleasure! But don’t think it will end like that, old cuc
Flávia wasn’t pleased to hear from Reuben how rude David has been to people he doesn’t even interact with.“He called me that ugly name? And what does he care who I’m dating?”“Mom, calm down. As I told you, I have already avenged you.” Reuben responded fearlessly.“And Carol objects to that?” Flávia is shocked.“I jokingly say that I want to punch David every single day and she gets upset!” Reuben whimpered.“Well, son, maybe you shouldn’t bother her with the joke.” Flávia drinks some black coffee. “It doesn’t mean she’s going to show unconditional support for David because you punched him. It’s best if you avoid confrontation, so Carol can stay calm.”“It’s impossible for me to avoid confrontation.” Reuben shook his head dejectedly, “I get emails from that witch every day. David will probably show up at the office to tease Alan now that he knows Uncle Josias is in Rio, far away.”“If David is smart, he won’t do anything to lose his father’s favor. And that includes provoking Alan.”