The lobby of Golden Letters was packed with employees swiping in.Among them was Elaine, looking different from the last time.She was smiling, confident, walking with her head held high, greeting everyone with a melodious voice.Nayla sensed the change and smiled at her friend."Now we're seeing the future Mrs. Sterling!""You bet we are, girl!" Elaine stopped at the front desk. "How was your night?""A disaster." Nayla shook her head, refusing to elaborate, "I want to hear about YOU.""Well, I visited Matt as soon as I heard about his grandparents' trip, celebrating his Sterling Empire's ownership." Elaine smirked mischievously, "And can you believe I did the right thing, even if it meant bending my principles a bit?""What do you mean?" Nayla widened her eyes with curiosity."After making love to my fiancé, lo and behold, Patty the Shameless showed up with her parents in tow, disguising her real intentions!" Elaine's smile faded into irritation."What a nutcase! Couldn't she be any
Jacqueline enters Walter's office, finding her father still there."Dad, Walt, so good to see you!" Jacqueline vibrates like a little girl, "I want to know if you guys have free time tonight.""Yes, we do," Charles answers, already knowing what it's about."Great!" Jacqueline beams, "We need to be very supportive tonight so Matt feels surrounded by people who care about him.""Does that include his fiancée?" Walter tries once more."I'm thinking of inviting the Borges family. Ron has to come, obviously." Jacqueline grabs her tablet and starts making notes.Walter and Charles exchange glances. There's no way around it; Jacqueline refuses to admit that Elaine is engaged to Matthew. It's something mental, worthy of a psychiatrist's analysis!Charles hugs his daughter from behind. "Sweetheart, you know Matt is engaged and getting married next month, right?""Do you guys know where Sheila is living? We need to invite her too. I don't know where Jonah Lopes's penthouse building is." Jacquel
Elaine conducts Karl's interview at Golden Letters.The editor, along with Matthew, is astounded by 'Lawrence Vieira's' impeccable resume."Mr. Vieira, you have a spectacular resume. My fiancé is looking for a professional like you to represent the Sterling conglomerate's golden girl," Elaine declares with a satisfied smile. "Do you have any questions?""No, Miss Prates," Karl smiles charmingly."Then consider yourself hired, Mr. Vieira. When can you start?" Elaine extends her hand."Today?" Karl jokes, shaking Elaine's hand and sealing the deal."Ha, ha, ha..." Elaine can't help but laugh joyfully. She likes the new PR. "Please accompany Brennon to HR to formalize your hiring. We can't waste any time! I feel we'll have a great story at the company with you.""You won't regret it, Miss Prates," Karl assures."Oh, I won't, though I won't be around," Elaine shouldn't but decides to explain, "When I marry Matthew Sterling, I'll step back from the company and focus on Sterling Empire matt
Walter walks through the lobby of Andrade Clinic, about to head home. As he glances at the front desk, he spots an interesting young lady sitting at the computer, apparently struggling."Excuse me, can I help you with something?" Walter approaches with a charming smile.The young lady looks up and meets the gaze of a stylish man in a suit, with a charming smile, and irresistibly attractive."Hello, good morning," she smiles gently, "It's my first day, and I'm trying to familiarize myself with the operating system."Walter extends his hand. "Newbie, the first day? Welcome! I'm Walter Andrade.""Uh..." The receptionist is puzzled but accepts the greeting, shaking his hand. "Pleased to meet you. I'm Linda Alvares.""In case you're wondering, yes, I am part of Andrade Clinic." Walter widens his smile as if he were at the dentist."Do you own the clinic?" Linda widens her eyes, feeling unworthy of speaking with the owner."My father owns it, but I graduated from Sterling University to inhe
At Urbano Magazine, Nathan works feverishly at his computer, trying to catch up with the magazine's progress after the time he lost scheming with Alfredo. Issues have piled up, and now he needs to get back on track.Just as he was about to reject an article by Cindy, the door opened and Alfredo walked in."Alfredo?" Nathan was surprised. "What happened? How did you manage to get through?""I don't need to go through your mother's office to see you, thankfully," Alfredo smiles, "We need to talk.""How are you?" Nathan abandons the work he needs to catch up on and stands up. "From the band-aid, that punch looked serious.""And I was also slapped by Matt earlier today, just for suggesting we close the Sterling Cultural Hall!" Alfredo whines, playing the victim, "Tell me, Nathan: don't you agree with me that we need to close that hall that has only brought us shame?""Absolutely!" Nathan doesn't disappoint the villain, "Having that cultural hall is a constant reminder that we were embarra
At the Cardoso family's house, Zilda hears noises coming from the small room. She decides to check by opening the door......And finds Nathan packing his bags!"Nathan? Have you already found a place to live?" Zilda asks intrigued."Yes, Mrs. Cardoso!" Nathan turns to her, "Thank you very much for your hospitality, but I don't need to stay here anymore. I won't bother the family any longer."Zilda is happy. "It wasn't a bother. It's a pleasure to help friends of my daughter. Maybe she'll get a raise because of this?"Nathan stares at Zilda in disbelief. Are the Cardoso family members really that brazen?"It's my mother who has the final say," he replies neutrally."Oh, it's good that my daughter is also friends with your mother." Zilda grins, feeling hopeful. "Sometimes retirement money isn't enough to cover expenses. I once had to sell perfumes through catalogs, can you believe it?""Hard times create strong people, Mrs. Cardoso," Nathan replies non-committally."Do you need any help
At Golden Letters, Elaine and Vanda are engaged in a dispute over who will hit or protect Jacqueline.Vanda is outraged that Elaine would even consider such a possibility. "Elaine, what part of 'Jacqueline is hospitalized' do you still not understand?"I can't stand by while another woman tries to steal my man!" Elaine shakes, trying to free herself."I won't let you make a fool of yourself!" Vanda grips the editor's wrist even tighter, "If Matt finds out about this, he'll be disappointed in you!"Elaine stops struggling, and Vanda lets go of her."Always using Matt to talk me out of it," Elaine grumbles under her breath."I'm using logic. It would be very cowardly of you to take out your insecurity on a hospitalized girl." Vanda straightens her clothes that got wrinkled during the fight."Don't doubt it, Vanda. I'm still going to get answers about this. What kind of woman would faint out of spite because I was Matthew's fiancée? What other conclusion should I draw?" Elaine, always fr
Next day. At the Sterling Mansion, Matthew is having breakfast while Evan gives him the day's schedule."Today you have an interview with Marilza Peres, so you can tell your fans what it's been like to run the Sterling Empire."Matthew smiles slightly as he cuts pancakes with the knife. "Do I have fans?""Don't doubt it, Young Matt. Just one picture of you shirtless is enough to make your popularity among women double in some frenzy." Evan jokes.Matthew nods as he eats. A picture of him wearing Speedos on Blue Cove Beach was leaked to the media, stirring up the heat of almost the entire female population of Espírito Santo."Well, now people are curious to know how you're doing replacing one of the most powerful men in the region," Evan comments, sitting down and fishing for a fried cheese ball.Matthew smiles mischievously. "I'm fine. I've never been so fine in my entire life.""What about the mansion?" Evan looks around, "It's pretty empty and your grandparents won't be back anytime