Karen arrived at the Adelaide office. The secretary was already wearing a despicable frown, but she decided not to make a fuss. After all, everyone has hated her since day 1.But Karen couldn’t let go of the fact that Melissa was inside Adelaide’s office, waiting for her too.“Huh... I’m sorry, Mrs. Cardozo. What is Mrs. Rocha doing here? I thought we were going to discuss a work topic.”“No. But unfortunately, you’re the one to blame for catching Mrs. Rocha’s attention.” Adelaide gets up.“What do I have to do with it?” Karen lifts her chin.“Maybe I need to refresh your memory!” Melissa, without warning, slapped Karen in such a way that the model staggered to the left, almost falling.“OUCH!” Karen exclaimed in horror. She felt like her cheek almost came off her head. “What does that mean? Who gave you the right—”Melissa interrupted Karen with authority, “Who gave YOU the right to conspire, threaten, and blackmail people over a matter involving my reputation? Who gave you the right
Karen was crying profusely as she gathered her clothes in the master suite of the Mountain Penthouse.Felipe appeared and smiled victoriously when he saw Kelvin’s lover’s defeat. “That’s what happens to bad girls. They’re punished, one way or another.”“SHUT UP!” Karen threw the hairdryer at Felipe.Felipe ducked and the hairdryer fell to the floor in the hallway, shattering. “What terrible aim you have. On top of that, you just lost a household appliance. You idiot, how are you going to dry your hair?”“With your tongue!” Karen screams in pure hatred.“My tongue would make your hair wetter!” Felipe can’t stand it and bursts into laughter, “Karen Britton, you forget that a human being uses his brain to reason and be above animals.”“And who said I don’t use my brain?” Karen shrugs.“No. You think with your vag—”“STOP BEING GROSS, DAMN IT!” Karen stomps like she’s a tantrum little girl.“Your emotional intelligence is that of a five-year-old child.” Felipe tsks with his tongue, “Altho
In Beto’s apartment, dinner was over.Rosemary began to collect the used plates. “Mom, the pasta with grated cheese and original tomato sauce was delicious. Could you teach me?”“Of course, my dear,” Teresa replied smiling.Beto, however, still hasn’t forgotten the hard gaze that Teresa gave him hours ago.Teresa then decided, “Honey, let me wash the dishes.”Pedro stood up, “Well, I’m going to watch TV. There must be some cool music videos playing!”“I’m coming with you, big bro!” Maycon also stood up.“Pete, be careful with the music videos airing at this time of night, huh!” Teresa warns him.As it gets later, the channel showing music videos tends to be more daring.“Yes, Mom,” Pedro remembered something, “Ah! Dad, remember I told you I met a beauty at Alan’s wedding? Can you believe that I met her again by pure coincidence today at Café Montanha?”Beto smiles excitedly. “That’s great, son! Who is she?”“Daniela. She didn’t tell me her last name, indicating that she wanted to be m
One fine day, in Neilton’s apartment...Benjamin this time was not up so early preparing breakfast. He was still sleeping peacefully after working night shifts at the hotel. But his cell phone rang like an alarm clock.After grunting and rubbing his eyes, he saw it was Jane’s number.“Hello?” He answered the call.“Hello, Ben.” It was Octavio’s voice, “I’m sorry for bothering you, but I need to let you know that Jane has gone into labor. My daughter is going to be born TODAY!”“Oh man, congratulations!” Benjamin leaned against the headboard of the bed.“So, as you’re now the general chef, would you be able to pass the message on to Lauro Medeiros?”“I would need to pass the message on to cousin Josias first, wouldn’t I?” Benjamin’s smile faded, “The bastard is going to usurp the management while your wife is on maternity leave.”“This is a danger. But Alan has already said something to prevent that.” Octavio scratches the back of his head.“Are you already at the hospital?” Benjamin y
David was so excited to hear from his father that he didn’t mind swallowing toothpaste to speak better. “FATHER! My dear daddy, how are you?”“I’m fine, son, take it easy.” Josias was already wearing a shirt and slacks, sitting on the bed. “I promised to call you, and now I’m doing it. Sorry for the delay.”“You don’t need to ask me for forgiveness. It’s me who must do this.” David asserts.“What are you talking about?”“Well, I’m a stranger, an intruder, who is forcing you to redo the plans you had for your family.” David sits on the couch, forcing drama.Josias swallows hard. “Ehr... Son, you may not be part of the immediate family, living here with us, but you have my last name, Rocha. That’s the most important. I want you to know that I won’t ignore you when it’s time for me to leave...”“Stop it, dad!” David bellowed, “You won’t die now. You still have many years to come!”“God and Everaldo hear you, son.” Josias smiled, “Anyway, I was wondering if you would be interested in work
At the Rocha Hotel, Benjamin is amused by the fact that Lauro expected to be the manager. Octavio’s suspicions were well-founded...“Lauro, come closer!” Benjamin gestures to him, smiling wryly, “There’s something I want to tell you. Or did you hear me just now?”“I think I heard you. Will Alan Rocha be the supervisor?” Lauro tries to hide the fact that he screamed like an idiot.“Yes, he’ll help us. After all, you already have great responsibilities as a supervisor, don’t you guys think?” Benjamin turns to the others.“That’s right! Lauro is an excellent supervisor!”“If he takes on managerial responsibilities, he could burn out!”“Maybe he has fatigue or a stroke!”And so were the comments from other members of the hotel staff. Lauro clenches his fists with each sentence, but his fake smile remains on his lips.David approaches the commotion and opens space between the others. “Excuse me, is Ben Teixeira here?”A young lady cook pointed out, “Ben! That boy is looking for you!”Benja
At Octavio’s house, Sofia took Augusto to sleep.“Where is your room, Augusto?”“It’s at that door over there. How do you say? ‘Good morning’?” Augusto is confused.Caroline laughs, “Just say ‘have a good rest’.”“OK. Have a good rest, Dad. When I go to the hospital, I want to see my little sister.” Augusto winks at Octavio and leaves.Octavio smiles at his son and then turns to the ladies. “Let’s go to the kitchen.”There, Octavio shows the pans and what’s in the fridge. “There’s still some rice and beans, but Jane wanted to sauté some cuts of chicken with potatoes and seasoning.”“We get it, Mr. Motta.” Rosemary said. “You can sleep peacefully as we’ll take care of the rest.”“Thank you so much, girls.” Octavio sighed, “Thank God, everything went well.”“Why wouldn’t the birth do well, Mr. Motta?” Caroline was curious.“I remember the day your betrothed was born.” Octavio replied good-naturedly, “Flávia had a huge problem with her blood pressure and almost died. Ironically, it was h
The next day, Cláudio showed up at his apartment with bags from the bakery and a bright smile. Karen was in the middle of the living room, allegedly working out in the rhythm of Jennifer Lopez’s song “Do It Well.”“Honey, why are you so smiling?” Karen noticed this.Cláudio broke part of his smile. This ‘honey’ and other affectionate expressions that Karen keeps saying don’t cheer Cláudio up.“Well, since you’re curious, I’ll tell you.” Cláudio replied, “I received a call from Quantium Agency while I was passing through the lobby here. They want to see you for a campaign they’re organizing!”Karen stopped ‘dancing’ and opened her eyes wide. “Am I hearing you right? Will I be hired?”“Calm down, Karen.” Cláudio laughs, “First, you’ll talk to them, do an interview, maybe take some photos... but with my thumb extended upwards, you already have one foot in!”“Ah, my love!” Karen hugs Cláudio very tightly, but she is sweaty.“Karen, behave!” Cláudio lets go of her. “Let’s have breakfast fi