Eduardo is in his loft, lying in bed, naked, showered, and smiling like a teenager. The cell phone is in his ear, calling someone.In the master suite, which resembles a medieval residence, Antonio takes advantage of Marianne being in the bathroom to answer, but he talks in a low tone."Hello, Eddie! If you can talk fast...""Good news, Tony! Laura found me on the beach and demanded that I kiss her! As I suspected, she's still crazy about me!"Antonio is also elated, "And you kissed her?""Better than that! We had great sex in a secluded corner of the beach! She said I'm performing fiercer and manly, I was very flattered."Antonio nods, "That's right, Eddie, be ruthless. She'll tell the difference and choose you.""I told her that I want to take Aline to Lisandro's Show and she was a beast!""Then there is no longer any doubt: she snitched Miss Mendonça out of sheer jealousy.""Yeah, hard to get over that point. Anyway, let's get on with our plan. Reggie has no idea what happens, he,
Thursday. At the Ferreira house, Reginaldo and Laura have breakfast. Laura eats her toast with her head down as she remembers the wild night she had with Eduardo and feels guilty.In her mind pops up all the time the image of Laura and Eduardo kissing madly on the beach.Reginaldo wakes her up, "Darling? How are you?"Laura disguises herself, "I'm okay. Yesterday I cleared my name before my father.""You need to get away from him for a few days, dear. That way I'll see a smile from you again."Laura actually smiles, "Can we change the subject?""Yes, I have another piece of news to tell you. Yesterday, I ran into Alan Campos Rocha." Reginaldo announces proudly.Laura is stunned by the news, "Darling! He's–""Yes, it was a stroke of luck. He signed up for Carla's vlog under a pseudonym and happened to meet him. He wants to re-establish the partnership between Rocha Constructions and the real estate company.""And what did your boss say?"Reginaldo wanted to correct Laura, but he stops
Reginaldo is outraged at Márcio expressing his animalistic desires to Aline. George is apprehensive about the impending argument."Why do you see Aline only as a sex bag, Márcio?" Reginaldo questions him harshly.Márcio replies with mockery, "I wanted to see her as a girlfriend, but she's the one who refused to date me."Reginaldo gets closer, "That doesn't mean you have the right to offend and degrade her.""So why didn't she ever say that to me?""It's because she is meek and shy; she would never say anything that would upset you. You are the one who takes advantage of her kindness to violate her."Márcio smiles defiantly. George tugged at his shirt sleeve."OK, let's end this conversation. Let's hope Aline can change her life."Márcio nods and leaves. Reginaldo puts his hand on George's shoulder, preventing him from leaving."Are you taking good care of Aline?"George responds with a dry throat, "Of course, I gave her the money.""I'm thinking of looking for an apartment for her to
Reginaldo enters his office with George behind. The friend is curious about whether or not Reggie will be with Laura.Reginaldo replies as soon as he closes the door, "George, I can't marry Aline.""Then why do you bother Márcio?" George shoots the question at point-blank range.Reginaldo frowns, "Because Márcio just wants to treat Aline like a sex doll. I won't allow that. If Aline commits suicide alleging a lack of usefulness in life, I would never forgive myself."George scratches his chin and sits down, "I don't know. That, to me, is the attitude of someone who is in love. For someone married to another woman, you are very protective of Aline."Reginaldo sits at the desk, equally thoughtful, "I hope Aline doesn't get a bad impression. I'm just a friend who sees something more in her than 'no-wears-panties'."George is pragmatic, "Man, I repeat: if you are not even interested in keeping her as a lover, then stop preventing Márcio from being with her. Aline will never learn to take
Henry and Cássio go on talking about what they think of Reggie.Henry is very excited, "Do you understand what I'm getting at, buddy?"Cássio is wide-eyed, "Cousin... You could be right!""I'm sure I'm right." He replies in a proud tone, "I might as well show up at the hotel and catch Reggie acting like a porter in those ridiculous uniforms.""Why the hell did he want to lead this mediocre life?""As I recall, he quarreled with Uncle Bart over how he should take over the business and walked away. But our imbecile uncle never thought of passing the throne to me." Henry pouts childishly."If Uncle Bart is actually making contact with Reggie in Lagoon City, it means they've made up."Henry rages, "And that affront of eating chocolates in front of us meant he's aware of everything and wanted to provoke us!"Cássio gestures and lowers his head, "So Henry, let's forget about the plan and accept defeat before our uncle reports us to the authorities."Henry gets bloodshot eyes, so much spite,
George enters his loft and goes straight to a broken Aline who sleeps in bed after endless sex with the host."Aline, wake up!"He shakes Aline roughly and callously. Aline wakes up thinking that George wants it again..."Hi, George. You haven't taken your clothes off yet."George is embarrassed. Aline has never uttered a comma of protest at the perverted treatment she's been getting since she set foot in the loft. He nods, remembering Reginaldo's words about Aline being extremely weak and a pushover."Aline, don't be a pervert. You need to get up and buy new clothes with the money Reggie gave you. He'll get you a new apartment so you can continue to hide from your evil parents."Aline asks sweetly, "And is Reggie going to visit me?"George gets angrier, "Reggie is married to that Laura Ferreira and he won't divorce her for you, creature! Wake up to reality and get to grow a backbone!""Don't be cruel to me, George." She pouts, "I thought you wanted to help me.""I'm helping you." He
Natalia is talking to a member of her team via video call. Henry and Cássio enter her office from behind without warning her first.Natalia is excitedly commenting, "Congratulations, Alexia! You managed to sell the penthouse in Praia do Canto! Your commission will increase this month, huh?""Oh, friend, tell me about it! It was so good to have managed to put out a better proposal than that David! The client liked what I offered so much. Onward to victory!"Henry seethes with anger and spite. David is on his team.He appears in the office and stands face to face with Natalia like a bull snorting in Spanish bullfights."OK, Alexia, I need to hang up. Bye!" Natalia turns indifferently to the visitor, "What do you want, Henry?""I want you to pass this sale on to my team now! David was the one who was negotiating this penthouse with the client! Your saleswoman stole our sale!"Natalia hardens her gaze and stands up, "It was Alexia who made the first contact with the client. I don't know h
Laura is very uncomfortable with the fact that Antonio knows everything about her life thanks to Eduardo. Antonio is astonished and tries to hide it.Antonio tries to slip away, "I don't know what got into me, daughter. I'd better leave."Laura grabs her father's arm, "No way! You are now going to confirm that you are dealing with Eduardo!""Confirm? Do you already take the matter for granted?"Laura gapes for a few seconds, "I can't believe it! You still want to deny it! Dad, stop playing games with me, I know you're helping Eduardo to bother Reggie! What amazes me is that Eduardo accepts such a degrading condition!"Antonio feels offended, "Why is it so bad that your father helps Eduardo, huh?""Because it's obvious that you just want to stir up intrigue between me and Reggie! But I won't let you, do you hear me?"Antonio smiles evilly, "OK, since you want peace and harmony in your marriage, then it's not good for Reggie to know about your little sex with Eduardo on the beach, right