A few months passed. Flávia is wearing that uniform that doesn't tighten her legs and bust. It wasn't because of Elisa's insistence or Elza's disapproval; it was because she realized that Josias would never look at her with lust and desire.
As Melissa's pregnancy progressed, Josias became a more loving, caring, and doting husband. He postponed a very important meeting with the company that supplies light bulbs to accompany her to prenatal care.
When Carmen tried to reprimand him, he once again took merciless revenge.
"Josias, the owner of that lamp factory came here for nothing and waited for you in vain! I've never experienced such an embarrassment!" Carmen spat the words out like fire the next day.
"I ordered you to reschedule the meeting for today!" Josias snaps back with an icy expression, "Why didn't you obey me?"
"Mr. Silva said that you didn't say a convincing reason to postpone the meeting..." Carmen justified herself by lowering her
Pamela's eyes widen when she hears Adrian mentioning Vera. "Adrian, how do you know Vera?""As seen, YOU know her." Adrian smiles slightly.Pamela's friend senses an embarrassing conversation and slips away."Where can we talk? Are you in a big hurry?" Pamela asks eagerly, "I'm going to quit my job here, and then I can tell you some truth."Adrian raises his eyebrows. "Hey, what's going on?""Vera and I used to be friends, but now we hate each other."Adrian chuckles. "Pamela, you seem to be fighting a lot. Don't you intend to have a peaceful life?""If you wait for me, you will understand." Pamela piqued Adrian's curiosity."OK, I'll wait for you." Adrian nods.Pamela smiles and heads to Jorge's office. Only after that Adrian notices the baby stroller. After he broke up with Carmen, he never learned about the Chaves family's misadventures.Moments later, Pamela was sitting in the chair in front of Jorge's desk. T
Adrian and Pamela's revealing conversation continues at the restaurant. Adrian remembers one of the exclamations she released."Pamela, why did you say it would be impossible for me to ask Vera to date?"Pamela feels sorry for disillusioning Adrian, at the same time she hates Vera for deceiving the poor guy. "Adrian, it looks like Vera didn't tell you the whole story.""I just know she works at the Ramos supermarket and I came looking for her.""After the two of them slept together, Vera and Wally are getting ready to get married."The coffee with cream Adrian ordered went cold. What a mess!"Pamela, are you sure about this?" Adrian despairs, "I remember visiting Vera one day at her apartment, then her brother showed up asking if she broke up with another guy. I confronted her and she said she was single!"Pamela slaps her forehead, such is the revolt. "Liar! She's engaged to Wally, and the honeymoon is already advanced! They were bot
Adrian is irritated to see that Octavio has decided to insult him instead of sticking to business. "Did you come here to insult me?""I didn't even know you were here, Josias didn't tell me," Octavio responds disgusted."When he came, I was out closing a sale." Adrian lies.Bruno looks hurriedly at Adrian, but Adrian stares at him as if to say 'I'll kill you if you tell the truth!'."I don't know if I should go on." Octavio is dubious, "Once Josias finds out that Adrian is working here, he's going to terminate the commercial deal.""For God's sake, don't do this!" Bruno approaches Octavio in despair, "We promised to be professionals! Don't tell him, we were doing so well...""Yeah, Octavio, don't be a gossipy little woman." Adrian mocks him, "After all, Gomes Real Estate is not to blame for our disagreements. If Josias insists on ending the partnership, it will only confirm the contempt I feel for him."Adrian turns on his heel and fi
At night, Pamela served dinner to Beto with a restless face. She didn't know if she should tell her husband what she'd discovered with Adrian.She feared that since Vera had planned to sleep with Wallace, Beto could also have participated in the plan by taking her to bed. It would be the perfect plan: Vera staying with Wallace and Beto with Pamela."You look sad, dear." Beto watches her."I would say it was postpartum depression, but it's been a few months." Pamela smiles yellowy.Beto chews his first mouthful of beef onion and feels delicious. So he forgets to question his wife and feasts on dinner.********************************************************Adrian, in turn, is at his father's house questioning and trying to decipher the mystery involving the children of Teodoro Reis.The two are each on a sofa. Adrian speaks desperately and gestures widely."That can't be, dad!" He exclaims indignantly, "Vera told everyone she l
Josias was startled to find the maid in a tiny baby-doll. Doesn't she think the boss could wake up early and see her?When Flávia turns and finds him, she almost drops the thermos."Wow!" She exclaims, "Boss Rocha, you gave me a fright!"Josias tries not to scrutinize Flávia's sensual body, looking down. "Why aren't you in your uniform?""I thought the bosses weren't going to wake up early." She makes up that excuse."Are you not aware that I'm a busy person, that I can't afford to wake up late?" Josias cocks his head and glares at her in outrage, "Go put on your uniform and don't be careless next time!"Flávia puts the thermos on the table with a trembling hand and rushes to the bedroom. Josias shakes his head.********************************************************Wallace is approaching the supermarket to clock in. Pamela appears pushing the baby stroller with Rosemary inside."Wally, I need to t
Laerte and Bruno talk about the Silva Constructions building."Silva Building?" Laerte asks, "Great. With that, we can order the advertisement. Go to our usual printer to print some banners and flyers.""Architect Octavio Motta explained what the exterior of the building will look like. Let's make an illustration for customers to imagine what the building will look like."Laerte realizes that Bruno's tone was not at all cheerful. "Is there a problem, my boy?""Mr. Motta found Adrian here. I fear the partnership will end if Josias Rocha is displeased."Adrian opens the door and enters Laerte's room listening to the last sentence. "I said that if Josias were to commit this indiscretion, then he would be nothing but an unprofessional child."Laerte glares at Adrian. "I hope YOU behaved professionally."Adrian nods his head giving a mocking smile. He withdraws.As he goes to the entrance to drink water from the drinking fountain, t
Melissa approaches Josias and Flávia. "What's going on here, Flavia? Why are you arguing with my husband?"Flávia feels that everyone is against her. "I didn't start this fight! Your husband insinuated I'm on fire for him because of the music!"Melissa turns to Josias: "Is there anything I don't know?""Ask your cousin why she cooked breakfast in a sexier nightgown than yours!" Josias growls in response and heads for the office, slamming the door shut.For a few seconds, Flávia smirks at Josias recognizing that her nightgown was 'sexier' than Melissa's! However, as she turns to Melissa, she instantly disguises and adopts the same pitiful, frightened posture: "It wasn't my fault, my cousin! I thought you were going to wake up later and I didn't put on my uniform!""Be careful, cousin." Melissa doesn't get angry or jealous, "In a few years, Caio will grow up and if he discovers your sexy nightgowns, he might not hold back."<
But as the saying goes: After the storm comes the calm. Pamela is anxiously in the lobby of the building, waiting for Carmen. She said she was on her way down. Did the elevator break down with Carmen inside?Rosemary starts to cry and Pamela is embarrassed. "Calm down, daughter, Mom will feed you after she quickly talks to your Aunt Carmen."Then, Tiago and Igor appear in the lobby. The two find Pamela and get surprised."Pamela?" Tiago asks, "What are you doing here?""I'm the one who asks." Pamela asks him, "Shouldn't you guys go through the private parking lot?""Our car is in repair," Igor explains feeling ashamed. Igor thought rich people's cars never break down."I'm waiting for Carmen, I need to talk to her on an urgent matter, but I've been banned from entering since 1983!" Pamela glares at the receptionists, they are the same ones who stopped her when Silva Constructions had just moved into the building.Tiago, all cold and d