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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ernesto enters the master suite where Josias is buttoning the vest that he matches with his suit. Today it's cold and he wants to go out really warm.
"Whoa, Ernesto, knock before you go in." Josias jokes, "One of these times, you come in and find me naked here."
Ernesto shivers at the possibility and shakes the idea in his head, "Ehr... Mr. Rocha, Tiago Bento is on the phone. He said the City is demanding your return to Silva Constructions to lead the construction of a housing project!"
It's Josias's turn to pale and shiver. What happens to these people who always designate challenges he feels incapable of carrying out? Any neurotic pleasure in seeing Josias fail at something?
However, Josias remembers John Paul's encouraging words at the hospital and lightly smiles, "I'll be right away."
After applying a woody perfume, Josias strides into the living room and answers the phone, "Tiago, aren't you ashamed to prank so early in the day?"
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