Celia didn't know how to react to Mark's attitude.In fact, it was very simple. Mark only had one approach, which was mere tolerance.It was Celia who confused things, seeing an unresolved passion in Mark that didn't exist in the real world.That's why she felt confused when she encountered the Mark of the real world acting with her as employer and employee.Thinking this was a matter for analysis, Celia spoke up, "Mark, it's about time you decided. What do you want from me?""What do I want from you? That you work," Mark replied distantly."That's it?" Celia smiled slightly. "You know, I've been thinking about our last conversation.""And you decided to distance yourself from Adrian Curtis before I fire him?" Mark asked dryly."Uh... Mark, I'll only distance myself from Adrian if it's worth it," Celia chose to take a risk.Mark shook his head. "Typical of you, Celia. You only look for advantages, benefits... It doesn't matter if the guy assaults you in front of everyone; if he gives
"And it's my fault if people are afraid of me, when I've never harmed them?" Katrina verbalized her outrage."That's what they say, dear: aura, vibrations." Gilson stood up from his presidential chair. "Did you come to see your husband? He's in the office, dealing with the cast of your series.""And Grandma Althea, is she watching the recaps of 'Love Spins the World'?" Katrina rolled her eyes disdainfully and headed for the drinks table.There, she picked a bottle of cognac valued at R$ 15,000, precisely the most expensive among all the bottles on the table.Gilson approached, suddenly feeling the urge to drink too."Be patient with your grandmother, dear.""Never," Katrina shook her head. "As long as Briana exists in this world, as long as grandma always compares me to her... I won't be able to have patience, happiness, none of that.""Why do you sometimes seem so determined to defeat Briana?" Gilson raised his eyebrows."Just like you defeated Uncle Sandro," Katrina produced a malic
Inside the elevator, those with her felt suffocated by her strong breath of brandy.Upon exiting, a staff member at the entrance quickly volunteered, "Mrs. Ross, let us arrange a ride by app for you!""No need, I'm fine!" Katrina waved her hands, nearly hitting the young man who tried to help her.As she left, Katrina began to suspect something was off when she had difficulty recognizing her car.She shook her head to clear the fog surrounding her thoughts, but it only made her hair shine under the sunlight reflecting in the parking garage.She let out a loud laugh, echoing as if it were the best joke in the world. "Five shots of brandy, and life is a party!" she thought as she stumbled toward her car.The key trembled in her hands, almost slipping away, but she managed to insert it into the ignition as if passing through a magical portal.The engine roared with an enthusiastic growl, almost applauding her triumphant return to the world of drivers.Katrina accelerated, making the car
Luana and Briana exchanged awkward gazes."Brie, did you order coffee?""No, did you?"Luana shook her head and turned somewhat tersely to Celia. "Thank you, dear, but we don't want coffee.""And I care about that?" Celia retorted sharply.Briana abruptly stood up, outraged by the response. "Listen here, miss, don't talk to my friend that way!"Celia smiled scornfully. "And who is she for me to 'respect' her?""She is Luana Barros, supervisor and second in command of the company, do you understand?" Briana replied authoritatively. "Take that contraption back because we didn't order coffee!""Oh, but I was informed that we were supposed to serve the employees here. I'm just being polite." Celia picked up a cup of coffee with milk that was already served.Luana also stood up, sensing trouble. "My dear, we don't want coffee." She insisted, "What's so hard to understand about that?"Celia had a weird smile as she replied, "Look, I think you two should have something to drink and eat while
At LCN headquarters, Mark and Susana were working diligently.In the president's office, Susana stood while Mark leaned comfortably in the presidential chair.Anyone seeing them like this wouldn't think that Susana was the Vice President; they would assume she was just a mere secretary.But Susana never minded that, always maintaining a servile and collaborative posture. "Lord Ferro, we have good news for you," she said, holding the tablet."You may proceed," Mark nodded slightly."We managed to contact Vivian Leite. She could be the lead in 'Colorful Kisses,' Lady Ferro's series aimed at a female audience." Susana looked at Mark, smiling in search of confirmation.Mark remained serious, but it was evident that the information pleased him inwardly. "Wasn't Vivian Leite under contract with another TV network?""Yes, she was, but the contract has expired. Several networks are clamoring for her. The LCN in Lagoon City also wanted to snag her for 'Love Spins the World.'"Mark gestured imp
While Susana stepped away to continue her conversation with Vivian, Mark received another phone call."Hello?"It was one of Linda's assistants. "Lord Ferro, we received the report that Katrina Ross was in a car accident. She is being taken to the hospital.""Oh, what a shame." Mark's facial expression seemed to indicate the opposite."We'll keep an eye on it. Agent 10 is on watch to gather information.""My wife will likely want to visit the hospital to get more news. Call Vargas. We can't let our guard down." Mark ordered.Vargas was the name of the head of the gray suit team who had pushed Katrina that day and had appeared at the Braz Social Club."Understood, Lord Ferro." The assistant ended the call.At the same time, Susana finished her call with Vivian. "Phew, those in the entertainment industry can be demanding, huh? So, what happened while I was talking?"Mark had a smile on his face as he delivered the bad news, "Katrina Ross was in a car accident and is at the hospital."Ma
Gene sensed the suffocating atmosphere in Briana's office. "Ladies... Can I assist you with something?""Certainly, Gene." Briana pointed to her appearance.Gene was flabbergasted to notice Manager Vasconcelos completely splattered with coffee."What happened here? Or do I still need to ask?" Gene glared at Celia.She still held the cup she had used to spill the coffee.Luana wanted to make it clear, "Gene, this person showed up uninvited, argued with Manager Vasconcelos over personal matters, and ended up throwing coffee on her."In other companies, a sassy employee like her would be summarily fired.""But we're not just any company, are we?" Celia scoffed, still believing she would get away with it.Gene stepped dangerously close to Celia. "No, Glamour is an exemplary company. Come with me to my office, Celia."Celia left the cup on the coffee table and pushed it aside, shrugging at Luana and looking defiantly at Briana. "That coffee was good for cooling her heat."The door opened o
After this witty conversation, Mark suddenly became serious, remembering another piece of news Briana needed to hear."What is it, dear?""Bri, I need you to stay calm," Mark said. "I know you don't get along with Katrina, but I don't believe you would want her dead."Briana's eyes widened and Luana felt a chill down her spine."Did something happen to Katrina?""She had a car accident and is in the hospital," Mark tried to be the understanding husband."OH MY GOD!" Briana turned pale, feeling like she was going to faint."Do you want to go see her? I can take care of the business here," Mark offered."You're probably tired, dear." Briana shook her head."Then I'll go with you—""Better not," Briana quickly responded. "It's best you stay away. My parents and uncle will definitely be at the hospital, and I don't want arguments and insults in the halls."Mark smiled internally but continued to play the role of the selfless husband. "Honey, I believe that, at least in this moment of pain