At Maggiezine, Maggie, Bernardo, Henrique, and several staff members celebrated the sales success of the latest edition featuring Rosemary and Thierry on the cover.“Guys, we’re selling like never before! It seems we still have space in the print publication, even though online access grows every year! Congratulations to everyone involved!”“Hooray!” Everyone cheered and applauded.Henrique approached Maggie. “Mom, do you think the printed magazine will still exist when I take over?”“Of course, my son!” Maggie caressed her son’s hair carefully so as not to mess up his hairstyle. “I just think there will be a smaller circulation than today. People, including the new generation, prefer reading on the computer.”Henrique puffed out his chest. “I will prefer the printed version to keep the tradition.”Bernardo approached them. “Are you interested in Maggiezine now, son? Before you said it would be an exclusive subject for Caroline and Mary.”“And it still will be, but that doesn’t mean I
Pedro enters the Teodoro building. Daniela is at the counter, noticing her husband coming in with a scowl. He slams the shopping bags from Lafayette Supermarket onto the counter.“Pete, be careful! Didn’t I ask you to buy eggs?” Daniela exclaims, rummaging through the bags immediately.Pedro seems to have awakened from a trance. He shakes his head. “That’s right! Damn, they must be broken!”Daniela finds the bag containing a carton of eggs. Luckily, the bag was on top of others. No eggs were broken.“Great, Tess wanted to make a quindim. You know we need fresh eggs for the recipe,” Daniela sighed in relief. “What happened?”Pedro shook his head. “What do you think happened? Felipe Mountain. Of all the people I could run into in this town, I had to bump into him while I wanted to grab a snack at Café Montanha.”Daniela grimaces. “Oh, what a difficult life. He’s probably complaining about you to someone at the restaurant.”“Why would HE feel entitled to complain about anything? Do you k
In the Teodoro Building, Beto prevented Daniela from calling Felipe for obvious reasons. But it didn’t seem that the answer was obvious to Daniela.“Beto... Dad... what happened?”“You’re calling Felipe Mountain, right?” Beto still held the phone, preventing Daniela from dialing. “Don’t do it. You’re still married to my son, and he loves you deeply. We’re rejoicing in the birth of Jean Luc. The Reis family is happy!”“Dad, I don’t want to ruin the happiness of the Reis family,” Daniela swore.“Then put that idiot Felipe Mountain aside,” Beto suggested with a mischievous smile.The phone at the counter rang. Beto answered.“Teodoro building, good morning?”“Hello, may I speak with Daniela Reis?” Felipe’s imperial voice came through the line.“This is Beto. Felipe, from now on, you are prohibited from calling; do you hear me? Would you like someone to call your wife like this?”“I don’t have a wife,” Felipe retorted bitterly.“And that explains the reason! You’ll never have one because
Suzy gossips with the maids in the hallway of the Rocha Hotel. David walks by them and finds their behavior strange, as if they were gossiping about something sinful and forbidden. “Ladies, why are you being so secretive?” He approaches them gently, not intending to reprimand them. But that’s how they react. “Oh, Mr. Rocha! We're so sorry, we’ll get back to work right away...” “If you’re on your break, don’t stress because of me.” David gestures. Suzy takes the floor, “OK. We were talking about Mrs. Vasquez’s strange and unusual illness.” David rolls his eyes in insensitivity. “Oh, come on! Are you sure that’s strange and unexpected? What else could happen to that family of hysterics? Olivia Vasquez should make passionfruit tea a regular habit.” Suzy narrows her eyes. “Why do you think they’re seeking that, David?” “Well, a guilty conscience is poison for our bodies.” David insinuates maliciously, “They know they’re hiding dark secrets. It’s painful to keep them for so many yea
Maggie and Bernardo are having coffee together at Café Montanha. They are uneasy about what’s happening, especially with the ‘Noon Mysteries’ blog publication. “Dear, what do we do?” Bernardo asked in a whisper. “William’s blog is becoming popular, but now, the woman is bedridden in the hospital!” “Some might think we’re cowards for attacking Olivia when she’s at her worst.” Maggie nodded, stalling in drinking her cappuccino. “Therefore, it’s best to ask William to pause the publications for now. If Olivia dies...” Maggie shakes her head in exasperation. “OH, Jeez... if she dies, William will have to take down that blog!” “At least the Vasquez family hasn’t found the blog yet.” Bernardo sighs in relief, leaning back in his chair. “Careful, someone is approaching.” Maggie felt her back tense as someone approached from behind, specifically Erasmo. “Hello, good people! I want to thank you in advance for the kindness that the Maggiezine has shown my dear wife.” Maggie and Bernardo
Helen leaned against the corner of the store, checking her phone. Karen chose today of all days to come and ‘inspect’ the store, and upon finding the sales manager on her phone, she made a face. “Look, I’ve read articles about children and teenagers being addicted to their phones, but a grown woman like you, who is a mother and a wife?” Karen crossed her arms, complaining loudly. Helen didn’t pay attention at the moment. She was reading a message from Glenn saying that Sofia was ‘attacking’ João Paulo in his office. “Karen, that little minx Sofia Vasquez is seducing my husband!” Helen shoved her phone into her pocket. “No, no, no!” Karen shook her index finger. “Aren’t you seeing the big crowd at the lipstick stand?” Helen looked in the direction indicated and smiled upon seeing customers buying the lipstick she had advertised. “They want to buy that lipstick to seduce their husbands and have a wild and ferocious night of passion. Why don’t you buy some for yourself too?” Karen
At Crystal Blue, the lunchtime service was in full swing. Jake welcomed the guests who had reserved tables with mastery and professionalism. The waiters were attentive and sharp. The cooks were giving their all in the kitchen, delivering perfect dishes, passing with flying colors under Diane’s scrutiny. Felipe approached his adoptive mother in the kitchen. “How are things, Mom? Any complaints?” “Are you talking about the salmon? Well, the customers are realizing that we won’t be serving grilled salmon today for safety reasons regarding it. We are responsible, you know.” Diane kissed her son’s cheek. “Your father is very proud of how you handled the matter.” “There’s someone else who is proud of me.” Felipe smiled dreamily. “Suzy Cogo.” “I’ve heard about that girl. Isn’t she the maid from Rocha Hotel who was mistakenly confused with a floozy by João Paulo? He had to pay some compensation, right?” “Yes, which shows that no one messes with the sweet maid.” Felipe broadened his smil
Cardozo Store, afternoon. Helen and João Paulo appear as if they are fleeing from something dangerous. Karen, overjoyed after receiving payment from all the customers who took advantage of the lipstick promotion (to seduce their husbands, according to Helen's advertisement), saw the scene and jumped. “What is going on? Helen, you said you were going to rescue your husband, but I didn't know it would be literally!” “Karen, things got complicated, out of control.” Helen replied, panting. “Sofia Vasquez slapped my husband, and I returned the favor twice as hard.” Karen is left speechless, surprised by Helen’s ferocity. “Wow! You really love your husband to defend him like that, huh?” Helen rolls her eyes. Since when did she give Karen any reason to doubt that she loved João Paulo? João Paulo straightens up. “Well, now I’m the one saving Helen because I didn’t want to be near the crazy woman.” “I bet she’s trashing and going through your office, dear.” Helen laments. João Paulo l