"You can't be serious, David!" Benjamin exclaims in Luís's office.The supervisor had not arrived yet due to the celebration happening at the Vasquez Mansion."Yes, I'm serious," David nodded solemnly. "Sofia got pregnant after weeks of being mistreated in the marital bed. My brother, that pervert, wouldn't leave her alone, acting like those villains in dramatic movies who force themselves on their wives just to produce an heir."Benjamin stifles a laugh. "PFFF... Come on, man. Alan Campos Rocha is the most honorable gentleman I've ever known. He learned from his father. Didn't you know that your father remained a virgin until marriage, and so did your brother?"David shook his head. "Yes, Alan remained a virgin, but now it seems like he wants to make up for lost time by turning my sister-in-law into a sex doll!"Sybil opened the office door and was horrified by the last statement. "Huh? What crazy conversation is this?""Hello, Sybil," David turns to her still wearing a somber expres
At Café Montanha, people are celebrating the news of Sofia's pregnancy.The radio playing Akon's song "Right Now (Na Na Na)" fills the café and cheers up the customers.Isabel and Francisco toast with latte cups."Let the fourth generation of the Rocha family begin!" Francisco exclaims."Amen!" Everyone exclaims in agreement.Isabel reacts as if remembering a detail after taking a sip. "Hmm... Should we send emails or call Elza in Paris? The proud grandma will want to meet the great-grandson or great-granddaughter when the baby is born."Reuben jokes, "I better hurry so that you can join the team too, Grandma.""Don't rush, my son," Flávia advises him, "Everything must happen in its own time.""I was proud to see Carol and Sofia behaving civilly." Reuben gestures to Rodrigo, pointing to the heater containing coxinha and fried pastries.Rodrigo serves a shrimp coxinha to Reuben.Nadia brings up a touchy subject, "Reuben, Carol and Sofia are becoming more civilized. What about David?"R
At the Teodoro Building, Beto approaches Pedro who was typing something on the lobby computer."Son, can we talk while your mother is in the kitchen?""Yes, Dad." Pedro continued to stare at the monitor."I heard you went to Crystal Blue yesterday." Beto leaned on the counter."Of course, I did." Pedro smiled contentedly, "I believe I shook Hamilton Lombardi's limiting beliefs.""What did he say?" Beto becomes anxious, "Did he allow you to date Daniela?""He neither allows nor forbids, Dad." Pedro frowned, "What he can do is be an annoying pain and nag Daniela to marry Felipe."Beto's eyes widen. "He told Daniela to marry Felipe?""He didn't mention Felipe." Pedro stared at him, "But I feel like my friend has been the most obvious choice. Hiring Seu Hamilton to replace Pat as maître d' has certainly dazzled him."Beto sighs despondently. "I felt that. He's walking around with his nose in the air, feeling like part of an English Lord's staff."Hamilton descends the stairs already weari
Daniela is in her apartment getting ready for work.She is in the living room, putting on some earrings and humming along with the song "This Is Me" by Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas.Daniela looks around and realizes that her father has already left."My dad is already gone... so early..."Daniela stops swaying to the music, becoming serious, thinking about what she saw at Crystal Blue.Her father was very nervous when leaving the office where she and Felipe work."What are those two up to?"Daniela decides not to dwell on it and grabs her bag to leave.As she descends the stairs, however, she hears voices arguing between her boyfriend and her father."What? You would rather Daniela be with a wealthy boyfriend? Did you expect to profit from me when we started getting to know each other?" Pedro asked, feeling offended.Hamilton also felt entitled to be offended. "Watch your words, young man! I'm not using my daughter as bait to make money in an arranged marriage! I just want the best for her
Melissa interrupted the mood before it got more serious and compromising."Kelvin, control yourself. You're not going to kiss me with the mouth that just kissed the lips of the woman I hate." Melissa moves away from him, indignant."I washed my mouth." Kelvin asserts."But you didn't brush your teeth. Or are your personal hygiene items already stored in her apartment?" Melissa asks mockingly.Kelvin smiles. "Melissa, when you behave like this, it's hard for me not to think that you still feel something for me."Melissa sighs impatiently. "Kelvin, I'll always feel something for you. But it's not love. I worry that this relationship will make you suffer.""You have to worry about your husband." Kelvin heads to the door, "And as for your request, I'm sorry, Melissa. If I break up with Angela, it won't be to satisfy the whims of that idiotic kid.""So you want David and Reuben—""As far as I know, Reuben should also not be making things easier, provoking and insulting David, right? Have y
Caroline was truly complaining to Reuben after David's confirmed and carried out move.At Rocha Constructions, the company president's secretary was in a bind with his girlfriend complaining and whining at the desk."Carol, I don't know if you've noticed," Reuben scratched his head, "but my desk is exposed for everyone to see. I can't even access anything interesting on the Internet without someone peeking over my shoulder at the monitor."Caroline became more outraged. "What does that mean? Are you complaining that you can't access naked women websites?""I'm trying to explain why you can't cause scandals, because it embarrasses me." Reuben crossed his arms, feeling offended."I was more embarrassed than you when dad told me that David is leaving." Caroline sniffled, "That wasn't the plan we had in mind.""You're going to say this is my fault." Reuben didn't ask; he stated.Caroline wiped away tears with her left hand. "No, I know it wasn't your idea. But you were pretty happy with N
"Why am I being belittled even by low-ranking members of the hotel?" Angela asked angrily as she and David entered Luís's office.David closed the door, "Mother, you deeply embarrass me!"Angela was astonished, "But why are you saying this to me, son? Since when have I embarrassed you?""When were you going to tell me that you were having an affair with Kelvin Mountain?" David crossed his arms.Angela was even more embarrassed. "Uh... I guess never...""So you're not dating, huh?" David raised his hands to the sky, very upset, "Thanks, Mom, thank you very much!""What are you thanking me for, kid?" Angela lost her patience, "You shouldn't talk to your mother like that.""How am I supposed to treat you? Like a harlot?"Angela couldn't hold back and slapped her son to discipline him.After a few seconds of awkward silence, Angela responded calmly, "A 'harlot' is paid for the sexual services she provides. I'm NOT being paid for anything, David. From now on, you will think twice before tr
At Lafayette Supermarket, Jacques and Ingrid tell Nadia and Thierry about their plans."Guys, we're going to spend the holidays in Paris. Elza and Vernon are waiting for us at their apartment," Jacques announced."Hmm, that's nice!" Nadia cheered, "Do they already know Sofia is pregnant?""Yes, Vernon almost fainted in happiness," Ingrid chuckled, "But he plans to be alive for the birth and baptism.""Well, it's still early to know the baby's gender," Thierry commented, "Do you plan to be here for the wedding?""Thierry, Caio, and Brigitte have confirmed they will get married next year," Nadia reminded her parents.Ingrid snapped her fingers, "Have you four thought about having a double wedding?"Thierry shook his head, "Tempting idea, mother, but I think Rosemary deserves her own occasion. At least, that's what I want."Jacques patted his son on the back, "Very well, my boy. But yes, we will be at your wedding too.""So, have a safe trip and give our regards to Josias' parents!" Nadi