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Chapter 382 A Cold Bucket Water
Author: Anderson José
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Josias is standing at the entrance to the Green Park construction site. All the workers are in front of him, attentive to the announcement. The battery radio played "It Must Be Love", by Madness, making Uélton remember Natalia.

"Dear fellows," Josias was saying with a proud smile, "I want to announce that our first upper-class client has chosen our company to build a mansion!"

Everyone is amazed by the announcement.

"Romualdo is analyzing the best team for this invaluable mission. If you have provided excellent service these past few days, feel privileged to take the name of Silva Construction Company to the wealthiest!"

Everyone claps their hands in excitement. After the announcement ends, each one goes to his task.

Uélton and William approach smiling, but Josias throws a bucket of cold water on them.

"Forget it!" Josias speaks in astonishment, "You are too young for such a mission. If I were still a bricklayer assistant, I wo

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