At Glamour, Briana and Mark were getting up to leave. "Shall we go to lunch, dear?" Mark asked in a loving tone. "Yes, how about we go to Rocha Hotel? Your manager friend can get the diamond member menu, right?" Briana asked not too jokingly. Mark sensed that, being cautious in his response, "I don't know, dear. Why?" Briana approached him, speaking seriously, "I wanted to know if you still have that card." "It's with me, but you can have something lighter for lunch if you want," Mark suggested somewhat hastily. Briana shook her head. "No, dear. Give them that card back." Mark took a deep breath. Is it time to reveal to Briana that the hotel actually belongs to him? Mark's phone beeped with a message notification, and he quickly pulled it from his pocket to check. Upon checking the device, he saw it was just a message from Linda. "Mark, what's up?" Briana craned her neck, wanting to see the screen. Mark quickly shoved the phone back into his pocket. "Nothing, dear. A messag
James pounded the table, indignant about it.Then, without wasting time, he grabbed the phone from the desk, dialing an extension."It's good that you're there! I need to talk to you urgently!"James slammed the receiver down hard.Then he tried to take a deep breath in an attempt to meditate.After feeling that it wasn't working, the door opened, and Gilson and Sandro came in."We were together in the office," Gilson explained unnecessarily."Were you guys with Magdalena?" James asked harshly, diverting from the focus."What do you mean?" Sandro asked, frowning."Nothing much, forget it." James got up, shaking his head. "I just found out that the main actor of Katrina's series signed a contract for a ridiculous show aimed at nerds."Gilson and Sandro exchanged confused looks."What do you mean?" Gilson broke the awkward silence. "If the actor was with us, how did he run off to another project?"James smiled bitterly. "Guess what: he was supposed to sign the contract on the day Katrin
Celia was startled beyond belief when Adrian suddenly pushed her head into the takeout!To make matters worse, when she tried to lift herself up, Adrian pressed both hands behind her head, forcing her to stay stuck in the meal!The sensation was unpleasant and suffocating.Celia struggled as best she could, trying to remove Adrian's heavy hands that felt like stone columns, but it was impossible!Her cries for help were muffled by the food, and the tip of the fork threatened to poke her left eye if she continued to squirm so much.Adrian gritted his teeth, consumed with rage, "Come on, keep talking, keep expressing your jealousy over Mark!""Hmmm... HMMM!!!"Feeling he had achieved the desired outcome, Adrian released his hands, ending the torture.Celia quickly straightened up, coughing violently.Her face was smeared with sauce and various grains of rice and beans. She looked like a child learning to eat.Adrian thought this and started laughing maniacally.Celia, previously fearful
After they entered the office, Mark noticed that Luana was not there and continued, "Darling, although you were drugged that day, we have to admit that we continued our loving union when the effects of the drug wore off."Briana blushed to the roots of her hair. "What do you mean?""When you came to your senses, you knew it was me, your chosen lover," Mark replied with a charming smile.Briana swallowed hard.She would never admit that she would prefer Mark to help her deal with the effects of that drug rather than having to go to the hospital.As unusual as it was, it was here that Briana's life began to change for the better.Thinking of her shows as part of the improvement, she sat down at Luana's desk to discuss business. "It was announced on LCN. Jake Silver has been chosen to be the lead in 'Times of Glory.'"Mark smiled broadly again. "Of course. Karl did a good job.""Why are you grinning so much? Karl didn't want to pick someone so handsome and toned.""But for the lead to be
James couldn't believe he was being kicked out of his own office by his father-in-law's brother, a man of lower status."James, please leave," Gilson said.Only because his father-in-law had asked, James left, shutting the door behind him."Thank you," Sandro said.Tense, Gilson continued, "Alright, big bro, let's have a real talk. What's going on with you?""What's going on with ME?" Sandro responded in disbelief. "I'm just tired of all this unjust harassment of my daughter!""It's my daughter who ended up in the hospital after a car accident," Gilson shot back. "An accident I'm starting to have doubts about.""You believe that nonsense because your son suggested it.""No, Sandro. Tell me, how did two of the most important actors today end up signing with Glamour when they were first approached by Vasconcelos? And all this while Katrina was in the hospital.""I'll say it again: if they had given me that task...""You're desperate to take on important tasks, just so you can try to win
Adrian felt offended when Mary Ellen implied he should have done something to stop Celia's firing."How can you suggest something like that?" Adrian snapped.Mary Ellen, looking confused, responded, "Huh? But isn't she your girlfriend?"With a sarcastic tone, Adrian replied, "Your mistake was thinking we're still together. Celia and I broke up.""When?" Mary Ellen asked, surprised."Today. I'm done competing with Mark for her love," Adrian explained.Mary Ellen let out a loud laugh, drawing the attention of several writers and journalists in the office.Adrian nudged her, and she quickly realized the scene she was causing.Trying to recover, Mary Ellen said, "Adrian told a joke, that's all! Get back to work!"Everyone turned back to their desks, while Mary Ellen turned red with embarrassment.Adrian shook his head at the awkward moment."Do you want to keep talking, or should I send you to HR to discuss your online gambling?" Adrian asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.Pale now, Ma
Mark found it odd that James, who had once been so eager to protect Briana, was now buying into Christopher's baseless accusation."Do you really think it matters if I tell you I had nothing to do with what I'm being accused of?" Mark asked, his voice fueled with frustration.Sandro sighed. "Mark, we don't get along, but after hearing everyone at the mansion harp on this, I'm leaning more toward believing you."Mark reclined in the back of his seat, smirking. "Believe me, I don't want Katrina or James dead. How would I savor my victory if they're not alive to witness it?""That... makes sense," Sandro admitted.Mark raised his index finger. "Besides, being married to Briana, I wouldn't do anything to jeopardize her career or reputation with the LCN Group.""That's what I was thinking too," Sandro nodded. "How could Briana think she'd stay unscathed if the LCN found out she was accused of trying to kill her cousin, the same cousin who also signed a contract with them?""I'm pretty sure
Anthony, Adrian, and James were buzzing with excitement at the prospect of humiliating Mark.James, unable to contain his enthusiasm, exclaimed, "Yes! A huge party with the press covering it! We can expose how Mark and Briana really 'met.'"Adrian grinned, clearly pleased with himself. "I knew you guys would get pumped. So, what's the plan?"Anthony, always the pragmatic one, cut in. "Son, how exactly are you planning to show that parking lot footage to thousands of people?"Without missing a beat, Adrian replied confidently, "Obviously, I'll be involved in throwing the party. If they don't invite me, I'll find a way to sneak in."Anthony raised an eyebrow, his tone skeptical. "It won't be an easy task. Briana and Mark aren't stupid."Adrian, leaning back in his chair, smirked ironically. "I've been on my best behavior these last few weeks. They won't suspect me. Celia, on the other hand…"Anthony's patience was already wearing thin. "What did Celia do now?"Adrian rolled his eyes in