Josias is heading home. He wasn't feeling well, and as a precaution, he had arranged for Hector to drive for him in advance.In the back seat, he took deep breaths and tried to calm himself.Hector watched his boss through the rearview mirror and commented, "Don't worry, boss. That viper only has venom to spit.""You described Angela perfectly." Josias chuckled.His phone rang. It was Pedro."Hello, Pedro.""Uncle Josias, we need your help!"Josias quickly went into alert mode, "Calm down, Pete! What happened?""My dad had a heart attack because of Hamilton Lombardi!""Your dad had a heart attack?"Josias repeated the information on purpose for Hector to change the car's direction.And that's what Hector did. As he spun the car in a radical maneuver, he drove at full speed towards General Hospital.Pete heard the tires screeching on the asphalt. "Um... Uncle Josias, were you already heading home?""Don't worry. I'm heading to the hospital right now, Pete!" Josias declared."Thank you
Josias showed up at the hospital and asked the nurses at the reception about Beto."Excuse me, I'm looking for information about the patient Roberto Reis.""Mr. Rocha, patient Roberto Reis is undergoing surgery," The nurse replied after checking the computer."Is it serious? Did it have to come to this?" Josias reacted in shock."Unfortunately, Mr. Rocha, the patient was very weakened." The nurse was compassionate."Is his family here?""They're all waiting in that lounge." The nurse points to the door.Josias nodded. That lounge seemed to have become the private property of Josias and his circle.Upon entering, Teresa sighed in relief. "Oh, Josias, thank God!""Hi, Uncle Josias!" Maycon and Frank greeted him as they played Uno.Pedro was with them to distract them. When he saw Josias, he stood up. "One moment, boys."Josias massages his temple. "Can someone explain to me why this tragedy was Mr. Lombardi's fault? Pete, I thought everything was okay between you and Daniela.""Not ever
If he were weak of heart, Hamilton would have the same heart attack as Beto.Josias appeared as a cartoon character, emanating a powerful and at the same time scary aura.Hamilton was shirtless and in shorts, feeling unworthy in front of the gentleman in a suit and tie."Mr. Rocha! What the heck are you doing here?""Watch your language, Mr. Lombardi. We need to talk honestly." Josias responded seriously."And since when do we need to be honest? I never lied to you!" Hamilton glanced at the crooked door, "And who will take care of the repair?""Could you please stick to the conversation?" Josias asked with an imperial voice.Hamilton shrunk on the couch. His hand grabbed the remote control and turned off the TV.Josias continued standing, with his arms crossed. "Why did you lie to Beto about your daughter succumbing to Felipe's charms?"Hamilton turned pale and momentarily speechless. "I didn't lie! I told the clearest truth!""Mr. Lombardi, you better confess the truth to me and not
Josias decided to get to the bottom of the conflicting story."Felipe, there's something wrong that I would like to solve. It's being said out there that you're in love with Daniela Lombardi and that you're willing to steal her from Pete. But I see that you want to work separately from her. How do you plan to win her over if you intend to stay away from her?"Felipe was shocked by the accusation."Uhm... maybe the truth is what you are seeing. I don't want to win over Daniela Lombardi.""But Mr. Lombardi has been pressuring you to do so, right?" Josias insisted, "He categorically said that he saw you and Daniela interacting romantically.""That's a big lie!" Felipe yelled desperately.Felipe started to pant in anxiety. He had decided to work in the penthouse fearing that a situation like this would happen.It's good that Josias is seeing his intentions firsthand!Why did Hamilton decide to lie about something that doesn't exist?Josias continued, "I'm glad for that, Felipe. Because of
Days passed.Beto recovered from the operation and rested in his private room.Teresa and Pedro reassured the tenants who sighed with relief. Thank goodness!At Marçal Publishing, Rosemary talked with Maggie and Bernardo."Rose, we're so glad your father recovered!" Maggie said, "We felt terrible for his suffering.""Thank goodness it was only suffering and not death," Rosemary crossed herself."When is he getting out of the hospital?" Bernardo asked."By the end of this week, Dr. Hogan assured us," Rosemary smiled."So, he will have time to attend the wedding," Maggie sighed in relief."It may seem insensitive, but I would hate to have to postpone the wedding because of this," Rosemary admitted, "Everything was planned.""No. It's not insensitive. We understand you very well," Bernardo assured."Now, regarding Hamilton Lombardi..." Maggie shook her head, "What was that absurdity? We didn't mention him in the article because we didn't want trouble.""The guy induces a heart attack in
Josias prepares to hear what Beto has to say."Josias, I don't want this to spread. Rosemary can't find out about this. Not now, when she's focused on the wedding.""OK, got it." Josias worries. What could be the big secret involving Rosemary?"Do you remember the circumstances in which she was born?" Beto fidgets, trying to find a better position among the pillows."Yes, it was quite chaotic." Josias smiles nostalgically, "I had just married Melissa for the first time and she was pregnant with Alan when Pamela caused a commotion saying that I was Rosemary's father.""Yes, and Wallace almost left my sister at the altar to marry Pamela, wanting to take care of the baby, until I showed up and announced to everyone that I was the father," Beto recalls the past."That contributed to your father's heart attack." Josias adds, "But you and Pamela used to be in bed from nine at night until nine the next day! How wouldn't she get pregnant?"Beto pauses and reveals, "Would you believe me if I t
Teresa appeared in the lobby of the Teodoro building after hearing screams and was horrified to see Caroline staggering after being slapped.Felipe, like a good gentleman, caught Caroline before she fell to the ground.Daniela smirked maliciously, thinking the gentlemanly gesture was intentional. "Oh, how kind! He holds the maiden so she doesn't fall! Caroline, make up your mind: Reuben, Felipe, or my man!""What is going on here?" Teresa approaches them."Mrs. Reis, I came to announce to Daniela that her father has been fired from Crystal Blue for obvious reasons," Felipe explains, "But Miss Lombardi is misinterpreting everything and offending Carol.""SHE slapped me first!" Daniela yells, feeling unjustly treated.Caroline massages her sore cheek. "It's true. And I see that you deserved it. You're not good enough for Pete, and I'll do everything possible to break up this relationship!""Carol, don't overreact!" Teresa also disagrees with this."You see, Tess, how I don't share the s
At Mountain Café, it was Reuben and Caroline's turn to meet for a black coffee, but they weren't celebrating like Rosemary and Thierry were.Reuben was horrified to see the bruise on his beloved's face."Darling, tell me immediately WHO hit you!""Reuben, please don't make a big deal out of this." Caroline covered her cheek with her left hand while sipping coffee with her right hand."I have to. What kind of husband would I be if I didn't care?" Reuben approached to get a better look."Quite funny. You said you'll be my husband." Caroline smiled bitterly."Hey, I'm not joking about this.""No, you're not. It happens that Daniela—""IT WAS DANIELA? Why does she feel entitled to slap you? Who does she think she is?" Reuben shouted, attracting the attention of the other customers.Rodrigo approached them. "Hey, lovebirds, could you please STOP scaring off the customers?"Reuben swallowed hard, realizing the exaggeration. "Sorry, Rod. I'm just really upset to know that the daughter of the