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2021-07-22 19:00:58In Josias's living room, he and Octavio talk about the lunch he had with Tiago.
Octavio reacts surprised, "Research on the origin of Happiness Slum?"
Josias gets thoughtful, "I know that place was a farm, whose owning family left it to the government. Nothing was done there and the invasion happened. I wonder where I can research about that."
Octavio snaps his fingers, "At the library or at the Public Archive they have at City Hall."
Josias nods, "Maybe I'll go there tomorrow." He pauses and huffs, "There's one more thing you need to know."
"I'm listening."
"I accepted some unusual help from Tiago to get rid of the loan shark. He didn't tell me details and I don't even dare ask, but I think the Bento family is in a position to kill the loan shark without leaving suspicion."
Octavio raises his chin and takes a deep breath before answering, "I don't want to sound bloodthirsty, but I think it's the best option."
Josias is surprise
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