Felipe returns to Mountain Penthouse as the night falls outside.Kelvin is in shorts enjoying a cup of tea while the song “That’s How People Grow Up” by Morrissey echoes through the radio speakers.“It’s been a while since I’ve heard this singer,” Kelvin comments. “Back in the 80s, he... What’s wrong now, nephew?”Felipe collapses into the armchair with a grimace and angrily kicks off his shoes, hitting them on the coffee table. “I tried to talk openly with Josias Rocha, but it was like talking to a wall!”“Did he not tell you what you wanted to hear?” Kelvin asks, not very interested.“What did I want to hear?” Felipe retorts with another question. He realizes that Kelvin is not taking him seriously.“You wanted Josias to tell you that he was protecting Reuben or Carol, that’s why he let Patrick go,” Kelvin replies with a sarcastic smile.“I don’t see what’s so funny about that,” Felipe complains.“You should team up with Izzy to write a storyline for ‘Love Spins the World’. That wou
Flávia and Angela were talking about their children."How dare your son encourage the Princess of Lagoon City to leave my son? What's so bad about Reuben?" Flávia questioned.Angela smiled disdainfully. "You never understand, do you? It's impossible! How many times do we have to say that it's because of his idiotic father that we don't want Caroline with your son?""Respect Uélton! He's not here to defend himself!"Karen began to wake up from the slap she received."Argh... Where am I?""You're on the floor, where you belong!" Flávia responded fiercely, turning to Angela, "Reuben can't be punished for a mistake his father made!""Oh, he can, and he is!" Angela disrespectfully replied, "I suggest you go out on the streets and listen to what people are saying about your 'prince'. Come on, Flávia! If you have respect for your cousin Melissa, you should encourage your son to step back and let a real man be the Prince of Lagoon City!""But Caroline is in love with Reuben, she loves him! It
Reuben appeared with suitcases in hand as Hector carried two more.David, in turn, stood at the entrance with his arms crossed, scowling."Did you sleep standing up there?" Reuben wasted no time in mocking, "Looks like you're in the same spot as yesterday!""And you wasted no time in using the staff. Ridiculous!" David growled."Wipe the drool dripping from your mouth, rabid dog!" Reuben retorted, "Hector, where will my room be?""Right this way, Mr. Freire," Hector humbly replied."HECTOR!" David finally barked, "You have no obligation to obey this intruder, do you hear me?"Hector pretended not to hear the neighing boy and carried Reuben's luggage to the second floor.Reuben smirked mockingly at David and followed the butler.On the stairs, Caroline met him and lit up her face with a smile, "Reuben! You really came...""I thought you didn't want me to live here, darling." Reuben winked mischievously.Caroline chuckled and descended the steps, approaching her fiancé. "You get me. I d
At the Vasquez Mansion, Alan decided to take advantage of everyone being gathered at breakfast to ask a question."Erasmo, is Luis Vasquez any relation of yours? He left a resume at the hotel."Sofia immediately choked on the coffee she was drinking, "Cough, cough, cough...!"Alan gently patted her back, "Are you fine, dear?""Thank you..." Sofia sighed in relief, blushing and looking at her father.Erasmo, however, seemed unaffected by his daughter's distress and casually replied, "Yes, Alan. Luis is my nephew, my younger brother's son who lives in Victoria. He's having trouble finding a job there. The situation is getting difficult.""Yes, Victoria is not a very big capital and many people from the surrounding cities need to go there to work, increasing the competition for a job. Meanwhile, our city just keeps growing." Alan smiled, "Okay, if Gene Cogo has no objection, he will be hired as a supervisor to replace Lauro."Olivia grinned, "Thank you, Alan. Hey, is it true what they sa
Luis showed up at the Rocha Hotel, looking for Eugenio Cogo's office. He ran into Sybil in the hallways and was enchanted by her beauty."Hey, cutie! Where is the manager's office?""I'd recommend the police station for you to be arrested for sexual harassment!" Sybil was offended."What? Relax, cutie! I don't intend any harm." Luis thinks he's doing great at seduction.Sybil shook her head. "You're too late.""For the job interview?""No, for trying to win me over. The manager's office is just around the corner to the right." Sybil quickly walked away from the flirtatious dude.She went to the kitchen, frowning and grumbling.Benjamin found her this way and got worried. "What's wrong, Sybil?""A natural pick-up artist tried to seduce me, but I told him I already belong to you." Sybil suddenly smiled, her face lighting up in front of the hunk Chef Teixeira.Benjamin grinned slyly, "Is that so? I don't remember asking you out. But my friends are already demanding the wedding invitation
Luís was now at Café Montanha, getting to know the place to mingle with the surroundings of Lagoon City.Neilton approached him with a cup of coffee with cream and mint and cubes of green corn cake."Looks delicious," Luís smiled at the waiter."Are you new around here?" Neilton asked curiously."I’m new in town and this café, but you guys have gained a new patron!" Luís tried a piece of cake and his eyes lit up."I'm glad you liked it. Feel free to make yourself at home," Neilton smiled and walked away.Olivia appeared in the café and recognized her nephew by his muscular back.She held back from being obvious. After all, Rodrigo and Neilton were nearby and could catch her.Approaching her nephew, she sat down without waiting for an invitation. "Hi, Luís! So, did you get the job as a hotel supervisor?"The question was so loud that Rodrigo and Neilton heard it from the counter.Luís almost choked on the coffee he was drinking. "Hi, aunt. I haven't received an answer yet, but I'm conf
At Vaztrans, Luis was telling his uncles about his interview."Look, I think I nailed it. Mr. Cogo was really impressed with my resume." Luis was smiling.Erasmo rubbed his hands together. "Great! We need to gain more points with our son-in-law's family. We hit the jackpot when we paid tribute to Josias, finding the bus he boarded to Happiness Slum.""Very interesting...""So, keep your ears open. At any moment..."Luis's cell phone rang and he promptly answered, "Hello?""Hello, Mr. Vasquez? This is Eugenio Cogo from Rocha Hotel." Eugenio smiled from his desk."Hello, Mr. Cogo!" Luis exclaimed for Erasmo to hear, making his uncle's eyes sparkle with excitement."I'm calling to inform you that you have been selected." Eugenio informed, "Can you come in tomorrow to formalize your hiring and sign your employment contract?""Yes, yes, yes, I'll be there first thing in the morning!" Luis replied enthusiastically."OK, thank you so much for your willingness. See you tomorrow." Eugenio hung
Josias was peacefully enjoying a pool Sunday, soaking up the sun while the children played in the water. After Brazil's gold medal in swimming at the Olympics, it seems like everyone wants to be a professional swimmer."I won!" Ignacio shouted."No, I won!" Mary exclaimed."We can discuss this with the referee." Henrique turned to Josias, "Mr. Rocha, who won?"Josias smiled, "The one crossed the finish line first. Nacho."Mary didn't like it very much but had to settle for the silver medal.Melissa approached wearing a modest yet elegant swimsuit, made by Vasconcelos Fabrics."And how are the kids behaving? Were the swimming lessons worth it?" She asked, sitting on the lounge chair next to them."Speaking of swimming lessons made me remember Claudio Guzman." Josias smiled."I wonder how he's doing in Europe." Melissa narrows her eyes."Probably making those movies that won't come to Brazil." Josias's smile faded."It's a shame. Carol really liked him." Melissa sighed and looked at the