Moments later, Daniela came down the stairs and passed through the lobby.Seeing Beto in good spirits and healthy, she smiled respectfully and greeted him, "Good morning, Beto.""Daniela, can we talk for a few minutes?""Yes." She approached the counter."I'm a little confused." Beto smiled, "My wife told me that you were eager to have Felipe Mountain as a coworker when he offered to work away from you. What's going on in your life?"Daniela swallowed hard. "Beto, I don't want to send you to the hospital again. Tess is too young to be a widow.""Thank you for your concern. But, explain to me. I'm still alive, and I'm still the head of the Reis family." Beto asked."Well... I didn't want Felipe to work in the penthouse just to avoid my father's rumors. Today is his last day of work. The gossip will stop. There's no need for any more drastic changes." Beto studied the future daughter-in-law's body language. She showed no signs of desperation or anxiety."So you're just looking at the p
David talks to Angela at the Angel store."Mom, it's been a while, and I still don't know what you're doing with your life."Angela, typing on the computer, looks up at her son with bewilderment."What are you talking about, son? You know what I'm doing.""I'll tell you what you're NOT doing!" David leans forward, "Winning back my father to finally make us a family. How am I supposed to build mine if I have no reference?"Angela furrows her brow. "Don't be ridiculous. You lived in Rocha Mansion last year and saw what a family dynamic is like. There couldn't be a better fatherly example than your father.""Yes, I watched how he handles that bunch of crazies with skill and power." David proudly smiles at the memory of his father."So, what you need to do is find a girl and do the same." Angela shrugs."But I can't just think about myself. What's going on between you and Kelvin isn't the ideal."Angela mischievously smiles. "It's not ideal, but it's working for now.""How so?" David beco
Kelvin gets up from the desk with an expression of disbelief.Even if Angela had told him that, he would definitely refuse!Josias smiles scornfully. "I can see she didn't pass the message on to you.""Josias..." Kelvin could hardly speak properly. He trembled with gradually rising wrath."Take it easy, Kelvin. I better explain what's going on. I don't know if you noticed, but Angela is using you to make me jealous and provoke Melissa," Josias responded calmly.Josias' calmness was a stark contrast to Kelvin's anger."What nonsense is this?" Kelvin finally managed to shout."It's not nonsense. It's reality." Josias replied with a slight smile."You like coming here and rubbing it in my face that Melissa is with you, huh?""Kelvin, don't get me wrong. But Melissa and I have a beautiful love story that dates back to the 80s. You only showed up in town ten years later, and if it weren't for Angela and Katherine, Melissa would've never set eyes on you."Kelvin is forced to agree. "Yes, yo
At the Rocha Mansion, Pedro discovers that Caroline has no qualms about wanting to meddle in his love life."Carol... what nonsense is this?""Is it nonsense to want to help a friend get rid of a harlot?""How much does Daniela charge for her services?" Pedro retorts."I don't know!" Caroline gestures impatiently, "I just know that she doesn't deserve your love!"Pedro closes Caroline's bedroom door. At least, that's what he thought, as a crack was left open."Friend, I appreciate your concern, but it's not that big of a deal." Pedro smiles gently."Pete, aren't you angry that her father almost killed yours?" Caroline asks with sad eyes."You really like my Dad, huh?" Pedro embraces her."Of course! Beto is a good guy and part of my past, my childhood, just like Claudio.""Have you noticed that you only have good-looking and muscular friends?" Pedro jokes."It must be because of my Dad." Caroline shrugs."And your fiancé, Reuben? Equally well-built and attractive. Tell him to take it
At the Rocha Hotel, Benjamin finds David smiling like never before.He approaches the kitchen counter. Behind Benjamin, the chefs are preparing their stations for the lunch service."Hello, David! You're more cheerful than when you woke up.""Sorry for my terrible morning mood, buddy." David rejoiced, "I need your team to make an effort with the menu. Here's what the Army Commander ordered for lunch.""Who would've thought, the commander is on vacation here and chose our hotel!" Benjamin takes the paper."His wish will be our command, and I'm not speaking symbolically!"Benjamin studies David, "Can I know what happened for you to be so radiant?"David suddenly remembered that Benjamin belonged to the enemy side. He wipes the smile off his face."I can't tell you, man.""Why not? Share your joy with me!" Benjamin insists."If I tell you, will you promise not to lecture me in front of your chefs?" David looks over Benjamin's shoulder.Sybil was suspicious, looking sideways as she choppe
Kelvin goes to Karen's apartment to discuss the bombshell news he received.As he knocked on the door, he could hear the song "We Are Golden" by Mika blaring through the speakers.Karen opened the door wearing somewhat sloppy clothes."Isn't that music too loud for the baby?" Kelvin asked ironically as he entered."Don't be a clown!" Karen slammed the door shut, "You still don't believe it?""My dear, nausea can mean anything. If I feel nauseous, does that mean I'm pregnant too?" Kelvin sits on the sofa, observing the mess around him.Karen turns off the radio and glares at Kelvin."I already feel like you're going to tell me to have an abortion.""Karen, don't even think about it!" Kelvin yells, "You're not going to trick me or tie me down with a baby that obviously isn't mine."In a fit of rage, Karen grabs the pregnancy test stick she bought at the pharmacy and throws it at Kelvin's face. "There's your damn proof!"Kelvin was startled by the stick suddenly landing in his face. Upon
The meeting is over. In Josias' office, he serves drinks from the drinks table to those nearby.Alan exclaims, "Caio, you outdid yourself! Congratulations!""A shopping mall in Lagoon City," Alfred nodded, "We have shopping centers, but not one of that size.""I'm glad I could contribute something." Caio is smiling.Josias raises his brandy glass and everyone imitates the toast."Mom will love the surprise, Dad," Alan assures."It's just another proof of my love for her." Josias drinks.Alfred chuckles. "Why do you need to prove anything to her after so many years of marriage and companionship?""It turns out there are still people who dare to doubt our love," Josias responds enigmatically.The others want to decipher the phrase.Caio asks worriedly, "What do you mean by that, Uncle Josias? Kelvin...?""Wow, you guys thought of him right away!" Josias nervously laughs.Alan becomes serious. "Although I am eternally grateful for Kelvin raising me, I know he still has a soft spot for my
In the Teodoro Building, Theodore paid a visit to see how things were going.He stared at the portrait of the building owner, who would have been his grandfather.Pedro appeared with some papers in hand. "Hey, man! What are you doing here?""I'm looking at your grandfather's portrait." Theodore replied, "Don't you think I should change my name?"Pedro chuckled, positioning himself behind the counter. "Is it even possible to do this?""My father said it's possible." Theodore leaned on the counter, "If my name is an embarrassment to you, you can tell me."Pedro shook his head. "I can’t understand why.""I was named 'Theodore' because of your grandfather. My damn mother wanted everyone to believe that Mr. Reis was my father. In reality, my father was her boss. It was an insult, some disrespect to your grandfather's memory, that I received that name."Pedro waved off the idea. "Don't beat yourself up about it, Little Theo. It wasn't your fault. Yes, our mother was disrespectful. It shows