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
At Casa Borges, the family notices that Vanda is still upset about what happened yesterday. Hélio is embarrassed, already knowing what happened, but Jackson and Patricia still don't understand."Mom, why do you have that long face?" Patricia asks kindly."Daughter, you shouldn't get involved in these matters," Vanda answers enigmatically.Patricia noisily drops her fork on her plate, not wanting to eat the scrambled eggs anymore."I know," She answers indignantly.Hélio turns to his daughter. "Patty, for the love of God, don't get involved in this! Ron...""If the problem is Ron, I'll talk to him first," Patricia retorts, "If he doesn't feel jealous or insecure, I'll get his permission."Jackson continues to float. "Ehr... I still don't get it, guys.""OK, since Patty is willing to get involved..." Hélio takes a deep breath before narrating, "Vanda and Elaine argued.""She doesn't want to be my editor anymore so she can feel more comfortable badmouthing and accusing your sister of ste
Elaine almost freaks out when she recognizes the voice she least expected. No, it wasn't Nathan who showed up.She turns around and finds Jackson looking at her seriously, almost reprimanding her."What are you doing here so early?" He asked, confirming to Elaine that he was about to scold her.Elaine purses her lips in dissatisfaction. "Your mother told you.""What's happening to you, Elaine?" Jackson crosses his arms, "Has the fame gone to your head?""Perhaps you would prefer to do a psychological analysis on Jacqueline Andrade, trying to understand why she refuses to recognize me as her friend's fiancée." Elaine smiles in disdain, not having the slightest pity."Did you know that Jacque is bedridden in her clinic?" Jackson asks indignantly."Did she need to be in this sorry situation?" Elaine counters."No, much less did you need to show up there to confront her," Jackson responds wisely.Elaine looks both ways, anxious, afraid that Nathan will find them both."You're expecting so
Jackson is standing near the cash register, checking the establishment's finances. He smiles satisfied."Matt was right. Opening this snack bar for beachgoers who don't bring anything to eat has been a great idea."The door opens and Clayton pulls Elaine inside."JACKSON! Help me with this Stockholm Syndrome victim!"Jackson let the papers fall to the floor. "Elaine! What happened?"Clayton pulled out a chair and forced Elaine to sit down. "She was being dragged by a pervert behind the chestnut trees, but when I saved her, she still wanted to chat with her rapist!"Jackson stares at Elaine with annoyance.Elaine shakes her head. She didn't want to 'chat' with Crazy Nathan!But she needed to know if Nathan would sue Golden Letters, causing Nayla to be fired.They didn't even discuss it. Nathan diverted the topic and Elaine felt guilty for not bringing the conversation back into focus.Now, when Nathan wakes up, he will play the victim and carry out his threats!Clayton brought her a gl
Nathan couldn't help but smile at the despair on Elaine's face. She had either run fast or taken a taxi to catch up with him.Elaine was panting, sweat drops rolling down her forehead. Her eyes showed extreme panic as she approached swiftly as if her life depended on it.Matthew was startled by the sight of his girlfriend. "Elaine! What happened, my love?"Matthew embraced Elaine fervently, and she broke down in tears.Seeing the band-aid on Nathan's face again, Matthew frowned. "I remember now. Nate just told me that you were responsible for his facial injury."Still embraced, Elaine jolted, realizing Nathan hadn't told the whole story.She stepped back, trying to compose herself, taking deep breaths. "I hope you didn't believe a word of that idiot.""How dare you, you harlot?" Nathan roared in jealousy.Evan pulled Nathan by his right shoulder. "Control yourself, you hysterical fool!"Nathan shook him off, freeing himself from the secretary. "Enough, I won't tolerate any more attack