The doorbell at the Rocha Mansion rang.Hector went diligently to answer, surprised to find David.“Young David?”“Hello, Hector. Is my father home?” David asked in a hurried tone.“Yes, he hasn’t left for work yet.” Hector opened the door wider. “Would you like to wait here or in the living room?”“If he’s busy, I can go where he is.” David offered, making it clear that the matter was urgent.“Alright, follow me to his office.” Hector led him.As they passed by the stairs, Melissa saw them while she descended to have breakfast.“David, good morning. You arrived early.”“Good morning, Melissa. I came to talk to my father.”“And how is your mother?” Melissa finished coming down and faced her rival’s son.David was thrown off by this question. “Why do you ask, Melissa? Do you think I came here on her orders?”“Well, maybe she needs something.” Melissa probed, trying to catch him off guard.“I came here on my own. I haven’t even talked to my mother lately.” David frowned and turned to He
At William’s house, he was exercising on the mat placed in the living room.Flávia was reading another touching letter from Reuben and Caroline. When she finished, she had tears in her eyes.“What is it, dear? Any bad news?” William noticed his girlfriend’s expression and interrupted his repetitions.“No, on the contrary. I’ve never seen my son so happy.” Flávia smiled, wiping her tears.“I know how it is.” William smiled in empathy. “It’s so good when we see our children happy and well on their way in life. Take Caio, for example: graduated in architecture and working with Josias and Alan, in a trusted position. Who would have thought that something like this could happen to me?”“Ehr, if I recall correctly, you were Head of Engineering, the position now held by Alfred.” Flávia joked.“Ah, that’s true. But at the time, I hated Josias and messed everything up.” William shook his head, lamenting his foolishness in the ‘90s.Flávia swallowed hard, seeming to gather courage to say someth
William is surprised by Flávia's desire to leave. "Flávia, dear... Why do you want to go? We were doing so well here..." "I need to, my love. I can't stand being away from him anymore. I spent long years without my son around when I snapped and was confined in the sanatorium." Flávia swallows hard. William scratches the back of his neck. "You were hospitalized in the sanatorium because you couldn't forget Uélton's tragic death." "Exactly. My son Reuben is the only thing I have left. Later, if he and Carol have children, I'll be there to help them." Flávia smiles faintly, thinking about the possibility. "The explanation is good, dear, but we have a problem." William becomes serious, "I can't leave with you. I have three pizzerias to take care of, and I'm planning to open a fourth. Pizzeria Campos is getting more successful every year, but I need to be around. Caio is at Rocha Constructions and needs me." Flávia nods. "So you understand what this means. It's time for us to part wa
At Rocha Mansion, Melissa, Dora, and Simeon react in shock to the news that Flávia intends to leave. "Will!" Dora hugs her son, "Poor thing, my son is going to be without a woman again!" "Again?" William laughs, then realizes what his mother meant, "He, he... Mom, I had completely forgotten about Stacy Moreira." "She's happily married to Igor Borges." Simeon replies with a heavy heart, "But you, son... How do you feel?" William shows no signs of sorrow or heartbreak. He sits on the living room sofa with a resigned look. "I don't even know what to say, guys. I'm sad, but it’s not like my life is going to end. Sure, if I were twenty years younger..." Melissa nods, understanding her younger brother’s feelings. "I know, Will. That romantic love you had in the past is over. And your relationship has reached a point where it can’t continue." "Yes, we don't have the courage to take the next step, which is marriage." William scratches the back of his neck. "That was always a barrier. I
Suzy, Jake, and Eugenio discuss Luís’s unusual proposal in their apartment. “Sis, I understand what that guy said, but if you want to sue someone, do it separately, okay?” Jake advises her while putting on his shoes in the living room. Eugenio nods. “Exactly. I think this is just another ploy to try to win you over.” “Could Luís really take advantage of something so serious just to flirt with me?” Suzy asks uncertainly, contemplating whether to accept the proposal or not. “If you want more information, talk to his lawyer.” Jake stands up, “Did he give you the business card?” “No, Luís just mentioned it,” Suzy replies, shaking her head. Eugenio scoffs, “Oh, then he wasn’t being serious. A matter like this should be handled with order and method. After all, we’re talking about João Paulo, our boss’s brother!” “Well, at the restaurant, he’s not my boss anymore; Felipe Mountain is.” Jake smiles, “The guy seems to have rejuvenated by five years! I’ve never seen him smile so much.”
Rocha Hotel, one of the VIP suites. David finds Suzy cleaning the dressers with a cloth dampened with cleaner. The cloth isn’t too dirty, showing the employee’s care in keeping cleaning products and tools in order. “Suzy, can I have a word with you?” “Yes, David. Above all, you are my boss.” David smiles gently. “Above all, we are friends. I need to ask you if the talk about suing Uncle João Paulo has reached your ears.” Suzy stops cleaning, looking at David with concern. “Yes, Luís has reached out to me with that irresistible proposal.” “There’s no such thing as ‘irresistible,’ especially not something as outrageous as this.” David frowns, “Suzy, usually I would tell you to make your own life decisions, but on this specific matter, I urge you not to get involved.” “Why should I stay out of it? Even if Luís has ulterior motives, the fact remains that your uncle called me one of the one-night girls of the ‘Spanish Stallion’.” Suzy retorts. “So why not try to talk to him persona
After the conversation with Jake, Felipe decides to show up at the Mountain Penthouse. Maggie is surprised by his visit. “Felipe, hello... Did you come to see your new cousin?” “Yes, if possible.” Felipe smiles peacefully. Just as Maggie thought, now is not the time to fight. Bernardo approaches him. “If you know where Carol’s old room was, that’s where the baby is. Of course, Maggie made sure the walls were painted blue.” “Of course.” Felipe nods and heads there. After Felipe walks into the hallway, Maggie lets out a sigh of relief. “Good thing Felipe came. Last time he left here ready to clash with his uncle.” “He never accepted Kelvin’s girlfriends.” Bernardo has a mental breakthrough. “Hey, I wonder if the twins...?” “Right, I still don’t know about Melissa and the twins! Let’s call her.” Maggie pulls her cell phone out of her dress pants. Next, Melissa picks up the call while at the ‘Love Spins the World’ studios. “No, Maggie, I didn’t take the twins to meet their new
Kelvin and Karen lay Antony in the polished hardwood crib that Kelvin specially ordered. “Look how he sleeps angelically, sweetheart...” Kelvin wraps his arm around Karen. “Shh, be careful calling him that so I don’t think of Angela,” Karen jokes, giggling. Felipe appears at the door. “May I come in?” Kelvin turns and is very happy with the visitor. “Felipe!” He lowers his voice, “Oops, Antony is sleeping.” “That’s his name, right? Nice.” Felipe approaches, seeing his cousin for the first time. “Thank you so much for coming, Felipe.” Karen opens the opportunity to be peaceful. “This means a lot to me.” “I thought it would be respectful towards him.” Felipe states, gazing at the baby with empathy. “We’re getting married, Felipe.” Kelvin takes this opportunity. “You are strongly invited.” “Thank you, I won’t miss it.” Felipe smiles lightly. Kelvin and Karen smile with satisfaction at Felipe’s readiness to keep the family united. Bernardo appears at the door and Kelvin approac