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
Melissa was still undecided about whether or not to take the children to meet Antony.Josias noticed her deep in thought during breakfast. “Dear, I promised to take care of you when we got married, remember?” “Yes, my dear.” Melissa lowers her hand from her face, breaking her meditative pose. “Then why don’t you tell me your problems so I can help you?” Josias smiles kindly. “You know that Kelvin’s son was born, right? Karen has already gone home, to Mountain Penthouse. According to Maggie, she redecorated Carol’s old room.” “Oh, she must have painted the walls blue.” Josias smiles, recalling Caroline’s old room. “What do you think, darling?” “Dear, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the twins are already teenagers. By the 2010s, they will reach adulthood. So it’s good for them to understand certain things that happen in the world.” “I just hope they don’t imitate those things and take them as examples not to follow.” Melissa sighs anxiously. Mary and Ignacio come in for brea
At Lafayette Mansion, Helen visits Rosemary and Nadia. The three women chat at the dining table. Rosemary chews on cream-filled donuts. “Helen, help yourself to those brioches, they’re wonderful.” “But those are your breakfast, Rose.” Helen feels shy. Nadia shakes her finger, picks the best-looking brioche with filling, and offers it to Helen. “No way, we’re not eating all of this. Help yourself.” “Thank you.” Helen gladly accepts and eats. Yes, the brioche is delicious, making Helen’s eyes glisten with delight. “So, does that mean your husband wants to lighten your load?” Rosemary turns to Nadia. “Yes, he said I’m handling everything alone and that I need more help.” Nadia smiles, amazed by her husband’s care for her. “I can hire more staff because the supermarket is doing well.” “So you’ll do that as soon as possible?” Helen asks with her mouth full. “I haven’t placed an ad in the classifieds yet.” Nadia glances at the entrance where Rodrigo has just left, “Because I feel he
At Lafayette Mansion, Rosemary is looking for Thierry, who is already fully dressed. “Darling, have you talked to Rod yet?” “Yes, dear.” Thierry smiles. “And look, he made some good points.” “Like what?” Rosemary asks, alarmed after what Helen said. “It’s time for me to take my place as the one who will carry the Lafayette surname into posterity,” Thierry declares dramatically, as if he were a spokesperson. Rosemary is somewhat confused. “Does that mean you’re going to abandon your photography career?” “What should I do, in your opinion, dear?” Thierry takes both of his wife’s hands. “I don’t know.” Rosemary bites her lower lip, thinking. “You’ve dedicated a lot to photography and built your studio. On the other hand, you have no experience in the supermarket business.” “Rod says he’s willing to help Nadia if we don’t mind.” Thierry asserts, “Maybe this could be the solution for me to keep my studio. Nadia is tired, but so far she’s never dared to ask for help from her brother
In Café Montanha, Francisco, Isabel, and Rodrigo are startled by Helen’s sudden remark. “What do you mean by that, Helen?” Isabel narrows her eyes, uncomfortable with the wording. Helen smiles mischievously as she sits on a stool. “Seems like the Mountain family is willing to extend their commercial territory in Lagoon City. First, the restaurant, now the supermarket?” Rodrigo takes offense. “We don’t want to ‘take’ the supermarket as if we were robbers, Helen! The supermarket belongs to Nadia and Thierry.” “But with you helping your dear wife, signing documents… You’re already the poster boy for the supermarket, your face is tied to it. Thierry, the man of the Lafayette family, would rather spend his talent in that photography studio instead of moving forward with the clan’s legacy.” “That’s none of your business, Helen,” Francisco asserts. “And you’ve got your own problems.” “Yeah, also related to Mountains: Karen Britton about to become one if what they’re saying is true.” He
Rocha Constructions, another sunny day. Josias and Alfred walk through the corridors, casually greeting employees they meet along the way. “After the opening of Melissa Mall, we’re going to celebrate by taking a vacation in Paris. My parents are eagerly waiting,” Josias comments with a smile. “I’m really happy for you, my friend Josias,” Alfred pats him on the shoulder. “And who will be in charge here?” “Well, my son Alan will be the boss. Let this be a training exercise for him.” They both laugh. Then, as they approach Reuben’s desk, they find someone waiting for them. “Good morning, sir...?” “Leonardo Borges, lawyer from Damascene Lawyers.” Leonardo stands up. Josias is surprised. “Oh, I didn’t know the agency was sending one of you here. Is there a problem, lawyer Borges?” Josias opens the door to his office, and the three gentlemen enter. “Forgive me, but I’m currently without an assistant. With my trip to Paris coming up, I’ll need to hire one,” Josias comments while h