Antonio is stunned when he hears Henry call Reggie Fabray's son-in-law."You're confused, young man. My son-in-law's name is Reginaldo, but he's not from the Fabray family. I wish he were!""Why do you think so?" Henry smiles like a snake."Because I would ask my son-in-law's family to help maintain my hotel," Antonio responds shamelessly."Anyway, don't you know that your daughter is married to Reggie Fabray, my goddamned cousin who was supposed to be president of the Fabray Network?"Antonio shakes his head, "Young man, you keep confusing people. Last year, João Paulo Rocha Queiroz wrote a misleading article about your cousin showing up at my hotel. They confused my son-in-law because of his name."Henry is convinced, "Mr. Ferreira, either you are confused or you are trying to make a fool of me.""Are you sure my daughter married a faker?""Unfortunately, I don't know what happened, but I was hoping you would clarify this doubt for me!"Antonio laughs heartily, "That's a good one! I
Reginaldo is entering the master suite and turning on the light when he feels his cell phone vibrate in his pants pocket. He picks up the device and sees it's Anestor."Hello, Anestor! What happened? I barely got home and we already have problems?""Master, Henry managed to get close to Antonio Ferreira and set up a meeting with him on Monday. Your father-in-law just informed me so I wouldn't bar him from entering his office."Reginaldo is astonished, "Private conversation in the rogue's office? What intimacy is this?""I think your cousin wants to ask your father-in-law about you.""Then ask." Reginaldo smiles confidently, "It's obvious that Antonio won't be able to answer. He doesn't know who I am. He might think Henry is crazy.""So we'll hope. However, what do I do when he shows up?" Anestor asks worriedly."Try not to be around, Anestor." Reginaldo takes off the tuxedo with his free hand, "If Henry sees you in the halls, he'll find out everything.""I don't think it was a good id
Laura is sipping another glass of champagne by the delicacy table. Eduardo approaches with a very elegant girl, wearing a gown as white as snow, with Irish features, and perfect red and straight hair."With how much you're eating, may I ask if you're finally pregnant with that idiot Reggie?"Laura chokes on her last sip of champagne. After clumsily depositing the glass, she turns around ready to hurl insults until she is shocked by the sight of the beautiful redhead.The girl smiles back, cultured and kind without being overbearing, "Introduce me, Eddie?""Of course!" Eduardo doesn't hide his pride, "Denise, this is Laura Ferreira, the heiress of this hotel."Laura turns redder than Denise's hair. Eduardo knows very well that she doesn't want to take care of the hotel.Denise continues to smile and extends her hand, "Nice to meet you, Miss Ferreira.""Don't you read the newspapers?" Laura greets Denise, but shakes her hand too much, "I'm Mrs. Silva.""And who is your husband?"Eduardo
Reginaldo ponders when answering the father's question, "No, father. I can't tell Laura the truth. She would spoil the whole plan.""And how's the plan going, son?" Sylvia asks excitedly as she helps herself to cookies."I have my eye on the Mendonça bank," Reginaldo responds in a naughty way.Bartolomeo grimaces, "Argh, it's that Aline you told me about the other day. Son, she was involved in another scandal before Christmas.""Yes, and the realtor who passed away was from our real estate company." Reginaldo explains to his parents, "But Aline swore that she would behave with me, and I will be around to help her. She was massacred by the tabloids and her father's bank took a downturn in clients who sold their stock portfolios."Sylvia is in doubt, "Son, that girl was dating a writer...""Eduardo Casemiro, another enemy I intend to take revenge on.""One moment, Reggie!" Bartolomeo interrupts him, "Since you're going to divorce Laura, there's no reason for you to get involved with thi
Monday, January 03, 2022. The first Monday of the month promises strong emotions in the lives of our characters.Reginaldo wakes up in the bed of his master suite with his face indicating farewell. He looks wistfully at the space that surrounds him, aware that soon he will no longer be living in this exquisite house."It will be a pity after I file for a divorce." He talks in a low, husky voice.Laura wiggles her body beside him as if she's heard his phrase. Reginaldo looks worried but notices that she is still sleeping.He gets up carefully and goes naked to the bathroom to shower and brush his teeth.In the foyer, Paula enters the house with a copy of the key that Laura had previously given to the maid. She has a carry-on bag, back from her family's house."Well, back to the toil."The landline rings and she promptly goes to the receiver to answer it, "Hello?"On the other side, a lady in her early twenties informs her, "Good morning, am I speaking to Mrs. Silva?""I wish! I'm Paula
Reginaldo goes back to the bathroom and finds Laura waking up. She smiles and leans back against the headboard."Good morning, my love...!""Laura, we need to talk honestly." Reginaldo still has the towel wrapped around his waist, but he doesn't want to waste time."And since when did we talk dishonestly?" Laura asks jokingly."I think our history has been marked by dishonesty ever since we met in that horrible way." Reginaldo remains somber."But that was a page turned, my love." Laura stretches, "Now we love and understand each other."Reginaldo narrows his eyes. He has the impression that Laura is making him stall so as not to say the inevitable.He sits up in bed, "Listen to me, Laura: I'm so grateful for the time you've given me support, love, and dedication."Laura hugs her husband's neck, "I do this because I love you, sweetheart!""But we spent three years hating each other and avoiding physical contact!" Reginaldo doesn't allow himself to get into Laura's mood.Laura finally
Reginaldo and Paula enter the library. Her boss closes the door and stands behind his desk."Well, Paula, tell me what bothers you.""I had to lie to Mistress Laura after she discovered the mark of the slap you gave me!" Paula barks.Reginaldo shrugs, "That's it? What do you want with that?""I want to inform you that my mistress has just machine-gunned me with several questions about a strange conversation you started as soon as she woke up." Paula is strangely not docile and servile. She's talking toe to toe.Reginaldo hardens his gaze, "Has she ever told you that?""Yes, but that's why she took me to the bathroom. Well, boss, what do I tell her?""What are you talking about, you crazy girl? It's not to say anything, don't meddle in our personal affairs!""You want to remember the years you hated your wife. Why? Isn't it easier to focus on the present, now that you love each other, for the future to be better?""It's none of your business, Paula! The conversation ends here."Reginal
Reginaldo realizes that Paula was faking dignity and rectitude this whole time. What she wants is money!Just as he was thinking of ordering Anestor to bury her alive in the beach sand, lo and behold, a lamp lights up in his head.What? Why would he need to resort to extreme measures?Why would he need to pay anything? He's going to divorce Laura anyway!This is what happens when we act on impulse and don't have a cool head.After thinking about it, Reginaldo smiles and starts talking to the blackmailer, "Paula, I don't know whether to fire you or leave you here to serve as Laura's adviser friend."Paula stands up abruptly, "Are you thinking of firing me?""It would be the most logical decision." Reginaldo confidently responds, "However, I intend to divorce Laura and move out of this house. I'll have another house named after me, bought with money from my hard work. Therefore, I need not fear what you will say to your lady boss!"Paula smiles evilly, "The fact that you had a mistress