Moacyr confronts Adrian for maintaining a lively interest in Melissa while dating Carmen.
"Son, I'm not going to encourage you to try anything with Melissa because she's committed to Josias. But dating Carmen and making a fool of her isn't the right thing to do either."
"I'm not cheating Carmen." Adrian crosses his arms.
"No, you're not cheating on her because it will be impossible. Melissa will never give in to your charm." Moacyr sentences harshly.
Adrian feels his heart sink. Why is the father being so cruel to him?
"I don't want my son acting irresponsibly with two women at the same time." He continues.
"And if by chance I manage to win Melissa over, would you give the blessing?" Adrian asks smartly and maliciously.
"Of course I would." Moacyr wisely replies, "But, as I told you, it will never happen. Melissa is a down-to-earth girl, she's not frivolous."
"If Josias and Melissa's relationship fails, it won't be her fault."
Teodoro, Vera, and Beto react scared when Wallace suddenly appears while they are talking about Pamela. Did he hear something?Wallace smiles and approaches the counter, "Calm down, guys! Looks like you're seeing a ghost."Vera is the first to disguise it. "It's just that you gave us a scare, Wallace. We were pretty focused on a family matter.""Well if it's a family matter then I won't ask again." Wallace decides, and behind him, Beto lets out a sigh of relief.Teodoro hands him the key. "Are you feeling better, Wallace?""Better to know Pam isn't pregnant yet." Wallace replies nodding, "I don't know if I'd forgive her again. In fact, her parents definitely won't let me talk to her at all, to see how we're going. They've already decided for her that the relationship is over."Teodoro frowns and doesn't hold his tongue: "But, Wallace... wouldn't it be the case then that you take the opportunity and look for another love or at least cool off
Josias is thrilled with the prospect of expanding Silva Construction Company."Guys, what excellent news!" he exclaims."Of course we will celebrate. Barbecue at my house this Saturday," Tiago already decides before the others manifest themselves."Entitled to the presence of all employees?" Romualdo asks. Everyone understands who Romualdo was mentioning."I think we can invite Moacyr Barbosa for his son to come along," Tiago explains."Fine by me as long as he doesn't bother me," Josias shrugs.Melissa enters the office. "Good morning gentlemen!" She notices the excited expression, "What happened? Any more clients?"Josias approaches Melissa and hugs her. "My dear fiancée, this Saturday we are going to celebrate the expansion of Silva Constructions! We are moving to a bigger location."Melissa vibrates with emotion: "My love, what wonderful news!"Tiago opens his eyes wide and gets excited: "Hey, how about we tak
At night, Carmen was visiting her parents and anxiously asking Raymond: "Daddy, you have to help me! It's up to Adrian to beat those heartless people who keep despising him for being just the office boy!"Pamela huffs on the sofa, learning to crochet. "But I didn't expect much from these people who worship Josias. The guy didn't get along with the sovereign sheik and everyone around him decided to despise Adrian."Raymond scratches the stubble in his chin. "Well, I know a friend who works at a real estate agency..."Carmen widens her eyes, grabs Raymond's arms, and shakes him, the chair being pushed along with him. "That's it! Give me the address; I'll talk to him today!"Raymond smiles: "Calm down, dear daughter. Get me pen and paper and send your boyfriend to visit him tomorrow."Carmen finds her phone book and passes a pen. Cristina is watching a performance on TV by Rita Coolidge singing "All-Time High", and she shakes her head in time to the m
The next day, Adrian hands out with a proud smile the business card of the real estate agent recommended by Raymond. "Here, Mr. Silva. You can call that this agent will be willing to assist you at any time. It seems that the fame of Silva Constructions is not indifferent to him."Romualdo has no choice but to accept the business card. In his room, there are also Tiago and Josias. Both are clenching their fists in anger that Adrian stood out.Adrian turns on his heel and doesn't even face who is dying of envy; he leaves Romualdo's room closing the door in a civilized manner."What the hell!" Tiago punches the file cabinet."He's going to be bragging about it for the rest of the year now." Josias, however, is calming down and accepting the defeat, "Let him be happy for now.""Well, I'm going to ask Melissa to set up a meeting with this real estate agent. And when it's time for him to show him his options, tell Adrian to go. Let's see if his luck goes
Pamela is reacting angrily to the thought that Josias and Pamela might be getting engaged. "That can't be. I love that man, Jeremiah, how could he be getting engaged to another bitch?"Jeremiah raises an eyebrow, sensing that the story is wrong. "Pamela, I don't think Melissa is a bitch. The two of them have been together forever.""Yes, and I've always tried to separate them. Looks like I'm going to have to seduce Josias and get pregnant with him for the third time!"Jeremiah smiles mischievously and approaches her. "You don't want me to help you with this plan?"Pamela gives Jeremiah a push even though her hand is holding the bakery bags. "Get out, Jeremiah! This time the father really has to be Josias's!""So you confirm that Caio isn't?" Jeremiah asks mockingly.Pamela shakes her head; her mind is totally on screws. There are so many lies that Pamela tells that even she is not realizing."Pamela, stop pretending." Jeremiah takes h
On Friday, Adrian goes to Tiago and repeats Carmen's request to let Pamela come to tomorrow's barbecue.Tiago's reaction is instantaneous: folding his arms and narrowing his eyes. "Dude, what is this crazy idea?""My girlfriend asked for this favor." Adrian confidently explains, "She thinks that with the excellent results I bring to the company, I could have that right."Tiago breaks his frown and laughs. "Are you still new to the company and talking about the results you've brought?""Well, I'm specifically referring to the real estate agent and the new location for the Silva Constructions headquarters.""That's still up to us to decide." Tiago smiles from the corner of his mouth, "if the location you and the realtor have chosen is beautiful and suitable, I'll allow Pamela to show up. But, she can't complain later!"Adrian doesn't understand what Pamela might complain about later and shakes Tiago's hand.***Later, the real es
Josias and Melissa are startled by the cup that has fallen from Adrian's hands. Why was he so shocked to learn that Tiago's barbecue would also be used to celebrate their betrothal?Had no one told him?Adrian responds by stammering, "B-but you... n-nobody told me anything!"Josias frowns, understanding where Adrian is going. "Does it bother you so much that we stay together, Adrian? Do you have something to say to this?"Adrian shakes his head: "No, nothing! Neither I knew, nor Carmen; much less Pamela!"Melissa taps her foot. "Great, so-and-so will show up at Tiago's house thinking she's just going to find a barbecue. She's going to make a fuss when she finds out we're engaged and it's your entire fault!"Melissa walks away from the two to get a shovel and broom. Josias smiles disdainfully at his rival."Aren't you going to get a rag to wipe up that spilled tea on the floor? It's not because we're going to new commercial space that
On Saturday, at Tiago's house, the song "Beat It" by Michael Jackson sounded loud and strong throughout the house and even resounded on Main Street.Inside, Tiago danced and commanded the barbecue at the same time. Of course, due to the limitations, he just shook his body left and right, but he said he was dancing the same way in the video.They were all back in the back area. Benches and chairs dotted around, guests helping themselves to the meat that was already ready. Rump cap, veal, pork leg, chicken wings and legs, sausage, offal, bacon, soda, beer, and wine... the abundance was evident.Melissa and Josias can't help but remember the ill-fated barbecue Pamela and Carmen had at their house. That's where it all started... Pamela's villainy and Fabrício's attack.They are seated near the wide table where the ready-made food was placed. Next to them, the Campos family is eating with plastic plates and forks. Because of Josias, no one ate with thei