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Building My Life Chapter 3045 Leo Borges Doesn’t Want to Fight?
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
Building My Life Chapter 3046 Flávia Says Goodbye
In João Paulo’s living room, he and Alan continue to talk with Helen as a witness. Alan scratches his neck. “I understand, Uncle João Paulo. It’s good to know you lead a traditional life. Your family is something to be praised. You had Sandra, Helen accepted to be her mother, and now you both have Walter.” “Exactly,” João Paulo asserts seriously, “I know I was never like this before. But there comes a time when a man needs something firmer and more solid in his life. Luís Vasquez has been acting like an irresponsible teenager. He’s the cousin of the heir to Rocha Constructions!” Helen echoes her husband’s frank opinion, “Alan, has Luís ever paused to reflect that his actions affect the reputation of the Rocha family? We are under public scrutiny all the time. I know well that not everyone accepts me because I was Sandra’s babysitter before I married your uncle.” “But we got married and have a beautiful son together,” João Paulo looks at his wife and smiles. Then he turns to Alan,
Building My Life Chapter 3047 Luís Decides to Back Down
Alan visits the Rocha Hotel and finds Luís in his office. Luís is standing in front of the window, gazing at the urban horizon.“I can only imagine what you’re feeling,” Alan says, closing the door.Luís turns to Alan, his worried frown evident. “What do you think, cousin? Am I going to win or lose this fight?”“You have every chance of winning,” Alan replies, moving closer. “However, I have some news for you. Things might get easier if you agree to the conditions.”Luís becomes interested and sits down in his chair. “Did you speak with your uncle?”“I visited him at his house. He was there, showing off his bare chest and boasting about his wife and kids,” Alan smiles slightly. “He said he’s willing to retract and back off from the pursuit if you live the same lifestyle.”Luís’ eyes widen in disbelief. “Is he serious? He wants me to stop having fun and live with a traditional family?”“Exactly,” Alan explains further. “Cousin, you need to understand that since Sofia is connected to me
Building My Life Chapter 3048 The New Secretary
Luís visits Rocha Constructions and heads straight to Alan’s office.“Hey, where’s the pretty blonde secretary who used to be at that desk?”Alan frowns. “There wasn’t any pretty blonde secretary. That was Reuben Freire, my brother-in-law who ran off with Carol.”“ARGH, what a waste of a desk!” Luís laughs at the joke.“Look, they say a good comedian doesn’t laugh at their own jokes,” Alan gestures for Luís to sit down.“Well, I’m not here to be a comedian. My job is to oversee your hotel’s affairs.” Luís takes a seat.“Actually, that hotel will belong to my brother David, along with the other hotels scattered across Brazil,” Alan responds glumly.“Jeez, why so downcast?”“You know. He’s not satisfied with this generous portion. He wants my place here,” Alan points to himself and the office.“Anyway, if it weren’t for him, I’d have my girlfriend and a traditional and respectful relationship.” Luís smiles slightly. “Still, I’ve thought about what you said. I’m going to accept.”Alan is
Building My Life Chapter 3049 A Permitted Wedding
The newsstands began selling the latest edition of Maggiezine featuring Kelvin and Karen on the cover, smiling and announcing their wedding. At the Teodoro building, Daniela read the article with interest, leaning over the tenant service counter. Pedro was typing important things on the computer. “What’s up, dear? Is the cover story interesting?” Pedro smiled. “Very interesting!” Daniela returned the smile, “It seems Josias Rocha gave his blessing for this relationship. There’s a paragraph mentioning ‘no hard feelings’ from him and Melissa.” “Uncle Josias has always been a merciful guy. Now, as long as there are no more messes involving the fiancée and Aunt Melissa...” Pedro commented, recalling the ‘love triangle’ that never materialized. Teresa appeared in the lobby. “Daniela, have you finished reading the magazine?” “Yes, you can take it.” Daniela handed the magazine to her future mother-in-law. Teresa shot Daniela a look as if to say, ‘Ask him!’ and left. Gathering courage
Building My Life Chapter 3050 Unwilling to Make Deals
Luís appeared at Café Montanha and found Leonardo being served by Neilton. “Oh, can you bring another cappuccino for my client?” Leonardo asked as he saw Luís approaching. “Yes, I can.” Neilton looked at Luís with conflicting emotions. Luís sat down. “Here I am. What do you have to tell me, lawyer?” “I think we need to know where we stand, huh?” Leonardo smiled slightly and sipped a gulp of his cappuccino. Luís nodded. “Okay, let’s be straightforward. Lawyer Borges, I really appreciate your promptness and services, but I don’t intend to move forward with the lawsuit. If a conciliation hearing is still necessary...” Leonardo shook his head. “Not so much. We can handle it directly at the agency without involving the Brazilian judiciary.” “Thank goodness.” Luís smiled, relieved. “The sooner we resolve this, the better.” Leonardo decided to ask first before revealing that he had kicked things off with Josias. “What made you change your mind?” “Alan Campos Rocha talked to his uncl
Building My Life Chapter 3051 Congenital Situation
At the Mountain Penthouse, Karen and Tony continue their conversation. “Well, you know what happens when you steal your best friend’s boyfriend,” Karen replies, trying to sound indifferent. Tony doesn’t take the news well. “Huh? What kind of nonsense is this? Your boyfriend was with another woman, the owner of the store where you were modeling?” “Calm down, Tony. Don’t blame him. We both acted on our desires,” Karen responds in a soothing tone. “But a guy who dumps his girlfriend for you could just as easily dump you for another girl, sister,” Tony retorts. “I can’t let this happen.” “That won’t happen,” Karen smiles hopefully. “Sure it won’t. I’ll have a little talk with him,” Tony frowns. “I’ve read a lot about the Mountain family that I didn’t like. Although your future sister-in-law seems like a nice person.” Karen looks over Tony’s shoulder and sees Maggie returning with cups of tea. She widens her eyes, fearing that Maggie might take offense to the comment. But Maggie r
Building My Life Chapter 3052 David, giving up on the Hotel?
At Damascene Lawyers, Leonardo is talking to Theodore and Brigitte at the entrance of Miguel Damascene’s grand office. “Is your dad in there, Little Theo?” Leonardo asks. “Hey, that nickname is only for close friends, including my husband,” Brigitte jokes, making everyone laugh. “Yes, he’s in. I was going to talk to him, but if your case is more urgent...” Theodore steps away from the door. “No way!” Leonardo backs away further in reverence. “I can’t interrupt a healthy conversation between father and son. What are you going to talk about – your first high school sweetheart?” “I graduated high school a while ago.” Theodore winks and enters his dad’s office. Brigitte laughs more and more. “He, he, he... Leo, you really put your foot in it.” “It happens to the best lawyers,” Leonardo shrugs, pretending he wasn’t embarrassed. “Anyway, Alan told my husband and me that you’re not going to sue João Paulo anymore,” Brigitte comments excitedly. “Hey, don’t let Mr. Damascene cut my co
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Chapter 3148 Josias Is Insane
Josias visits the Rocha Hotel since he didn’t have a day off for the staff. In the management room, Eugenio gathered David, Benjamin, and Sybil. “Why is that mere cook present at this meeting?” David asked disparagingly. “Because that’s how our boss ordered it,” Eugenio replied dryly. “I didn’t say anything and didn’t call this meeting, so if you’ll excuse me...” Benjamin and Sybil were horrified to see David leaving the meeting just like that. However, when he opened the door, David came face to face with his father. “David, where do you think you’re going?” “DAD!” David exclaimed, extremely surprised. “I didn’t know you were coming!” “Didn’t Eugenio tell you I was coming?” Josias asked with a scowl. David understood who the ‘boss’ was. Benjamin and Sybil felt vindicated. Josias sat down at the desk, taking Eugenio’s seat, while the manager remained humbly standing. “Very well,” Josias began the meeting in a formal tone, “I’m here just to make things crystal clear. First
Chapter 3147 Josias Instructs His Firstborn
Melissa and Mary visit the Mountain Café.“A guava juice for me, Mr. Mountain!” Mary requested, smiling sweetly.“Of course, my princess!” Rodrigo replied, thinking Mary was very adorable. “Neil will make a delicious cup for you.”“Thank you. But the princess is Carol,” Mary responded, striking a serious pose.Melissa and Rodrigo laughed heartily. Mary is something else...“Rod, how has it been managing the café in your father’s absence?” Melissa asked seriously.Rodrigo served a baked chicken pastry with ketchup to Mary. “I'm getting by, Melissa. Josias was here earlier, more concerned about my loss than his own, as always. Isn’t he supposed to be resting?”Melissa nodded. “My husband is like that: he only relaxes when all of us are relaxed.”“An impossible mission because of certain people.”Neilton approached with the glass. “Who ordered a guava juice?”“I DID!” Mary grabbed the glass and went to a table.Melissa leaned forward, “Neil, Rod, how are Daryl and Diane? Behaving?”“Cont
Chapter 3146 We Need to Talk - Dad
At João Paulo’s house, he and Josias were about to have a significant conversation.“Walter, do you want to go with your mom to the kitchen?” João Paulo asked, looking at Helen. “I think she made some walnut cake.”“It was carrot cake,” Sandra replied, already getting up from the couch.“You got it.” Helen appeared and picked up Walter in her arms. “Let’s let Dad and Uncle Josias talk.”“Bye, Uncle!” Walter waved goodbye to Josias.“Bye-bye, I want a piece later!” Josias chuckled.Once alone with João Paulo, Josias became serious. “Don’t let anything or anyone ruin this family scenario, little brother.”“I’m fine. No one wants to ruin anything,” João Paulo replied casually.“Well, I hope David hasn’t caused you any trouble.”“He probably doesn’t even know I exist, man.” João Paulo shrugged.“But I stopped by Café Montanha and found out that the Vasquez family has replaced the Mountain family as the ‘annoying people.’”João Paulo sighed in disappointment. “Yeah. They—”The doorbell ran
Chapter 3145 João Paulo Is a Good Father
Josias visits Café Montanha for a coffee and finds Rodrigo there. “Rod, how have you been?” Rodrigo is taken aback. “How am I? You’re the one who suffered a horrific loss recently!” “But you also lost your father. We’re in the same situation,” Josias explained as he sat down on a stool. “I’m okay, Josias. Life has a way of cheering me up. For example, I’m back at the diner after Thierry decided to take his place at the supermarket.” Rodrigo smiled. “What about the photography studio?” Josias smiled back. “It’s still going to operate, and Thierry will make periodic visits. But he’s going to appoint one of the staff to manage the studio.” Rodrigo served a pizza pastry to Josias. “Thank you. Well, I hope everything is alright between you two. I need to visit Rosemary and meet Jean Luc — is that the name of the baby?” “Yes, the name of the supermarket heir. Meanwhile, Frank will be here or somewhere else.” Josias interjected, “If Frank wants to work at Rocha Constructions, count
Chapter 3144 Benjamin Requests a Transfer
At the Rocha Mansion, Josias receives a visit from Benjamin. “How have you been, Ben? Any news about your parents?” The two embrace. “Actually, that’s what I want to talk about.” Benjamin scratches the back of his neck. The embrace breaks. “Let’s go to my office.” The two gentlemen enter Josias’s imposing office. “Any problems with Adolfo?” Josias asks, becoming serious. “Not yet, but I hope not to have any,” Benjamin replies with some sadness. “You know, Josias, what happened with your father made me think about my family, about how important it is for all of us to be together in the final moments.” “That’s true. João Paulo can tell you that better than I can.” “I think you can say it too. Vernon was the father you never had.” Benjamin clears his throat. “So, I’ve been looking into some hotels and realized there’s a demand at the Rocha Hotel in Victoria.” Josias looks at Benjamin, understanding where he’s going with this. “You want to go to Victoria to be close to your pare
Chapter 3143 Return
Someone rings the doorbell at João Paulo’s house. The homeowner goes to answer after taking a shower and putting on clean clothes. But when he opened the door, João Paulo felt like slamming it in the visitor’s face. “Don’t be rude!” Erasmo exclaimed. “What do you want, you old bore?” João Paulo shot back. Erasmo barged into João Paulo’s foyer. “The mourning is over. Let’s pick up where we left off.” “Are you crazy? Who decides how long mourning lasts? We just got back from the trip!” “Not exactly, it’s been a day. Life goes on, my friend!” Erasmo replied mockingly. João Paulo remained serious. “But I don’t want to continue living this way, where fights and intrigues are the order of the day. Mr. Vasquez, you have a business to run, and I have a family to raise.” “But you found time to slap my son-in-law when he was here defending his family, didn’t you?” “Alan was extremely rude, but that was some time ago.” João Paulo frowned. “I don’t feel the same anger as before.” “So a
Chapter 3142 Let’s Launch Another Biography
At the Vasquez Mansion, Alan could hardly believe that the people were thinking about more intrigues and disputes. “Guys, don’t you understand that I even forgot the reason I slapped Uncle João Paulo?” “Ridiculous!” Erasmo gestured. “You just maintained respect because it was a difficult occasion. But now, the mourning is OVER!” “Do you think João Paulo will rest, dear?” Sofia asked, sitting next to him. Alan shook his head. “If Uncle João Paulo doesn’t want to rest, then he is truly despicable. But my dad is back in town. He wouldn’t dare to do that.” The news should have been uplifting, but the members of the Vasquez family merely exchanged silent glances. With Josias present, it’s quite likely that he will put a stop to their fighting. Alan turned to Olivia. “In the meantime, we should celebrate the recovery of my dear mother-in-law!” Olivia and Sofia smiled awkwardly because of the secret they were keeping. “That’s right, let’s celebrate life!” Erasmo wrapped his arm arou
Chapter 3141 Respect the Mourning
Josias Rocha and his family returned to Lagoon City. Those who were waiting for them stayed in the mansion and greeted them cheerfully in the foyer. “WELCOME BACK!” Melissa, crying, embraced her parents, William, and the twins fervently. Josias greeted them with a light smile. “Where’s João Paulo?” William asked. “He went straight to his house. His kids needed to rest from the trip.” Melissa wiped her tears with her fingers. “Alan went straight to his mansion. Especially now that his mother-in-law has woken up from the coma.” “That was a scare; I thought we’d have two funerals,” Simeon commented. Everyone headed to the living room. “Is Paris very beautiful, Mom?” Mary asked. “Yes, sweetheart, it’s stunning. We’ll go shopping together another time, okay?” “Do you have pictures?” Ignacio asked anxiously. “Yes, son, we took some pictures.” Melissa sat on the couch, pulling out a package from her bag. Josias sat in the armchair, taking a deep breath. William approached him.
Chapter 3140 Let’s Request a Transfer
At Café Montanha, Daryl walks in for a coffee and finds Rodrigo at the counter while Neilton serves the others. “Hey, are we back to the old tradition?” “Don’t be a clown, man.” Rodrigo laughs. “Yes, Thierry is at the supermarket, as we agreed.” “Hi, Neil. Can you make me a cappuccino while I enjoy a natural sandwich?” Daryl places his order. “Sure thing, Mr. Mountain.” Neilton heads to the back. Daryl sits on the stool. “So, how do you feel after getting back to your element?” “I don’t regret at all helping my dear wife at the supermarket, Daryl,” Rodrigo admitted while preparing the natural sandwich. “I’m not talking about regrets.” Daryl joked. “But it’s undeniable that after Uncle Francisco’s passing, you prefer to stay here, carrying on the legacy he left.” “Just like Crystal Blue.” Rodrigo smiled. “Hey, I’m aware that you’re looking to open another restaurant in Sunset Village. Do you think you can manage it? How’s the prospecting going?” Daryl picks up the sandwich but
