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
Reginaldo pulls a chair on the opposite side and sits facing Laura. Laura barely recognizes the husband in front of her."You changed." She analyzes him, "Looks like I'm seeing the same Reggie who forced me to take a lover to cheer me up...""So you never admitted you were to blame for this bullshit?" Reginaldo is surprised, "Did you think it was my fault?""Well, my father forced this marriage, and I didn't love you." Laura apologizes, "But that's changed. We love each other now."But Reginaldo is not moved, "Laura, as I said before, I thank you for loving me and supporting me in these months when I needed it. Your father is a madman who deserves to suffer all the worst things in this world. However, I think things would be easier if I just walked out of the picture."Laura shakes her head, "If you give up, my father will sing victory. And who's to say he's going to let the feud die?"Reginaldo takes a deep breath, "If I'm out of range of his cannon, the harmony of the Ferreira famil
Reginaldo announces to Laura that they are going to divorce, but Laura, as expected, doesn't want to give up on Reginaldo."You can't leave me, Reginaldo! Not now that we love and understand each other! Why didn't we think of it before, why did you have to make me in love with you—""As usual, it's always someone else's fault, huh?" Reginaldo gets angry, "Laura, when are you going to assume the consequences of your actions?""This conversation isn't making any sense to me. Unless—" Laura gapes, "Do you have another woman?""Yes, you know very well that a man like me would never go three years without falling in love with another woman. I want to start a new life with her.""NO!" Laura slaps the table top. Reginaldo remains seated."And you know my future wife: Aline Mendonça.""WHAT?" Laura gets angrier, "Are you going to exchange me for that little minx who doesn't wear panties?""The more people speak ill of her, the more I take her side. Praise Aline, Laura, and I'll stay with you.
Aline opens the door and welcomes Carla to George's loft."Hmm, what an interesting place." Carla is looking around, "I never came here.""No time, huh?" Aline comments, "George always came to our apartment. Now it's yours.""Our apartment, George and I." Carla smiles hopefully, "So, Aline, how have you been?"Aline leads Carla to talk at the kitchen table, "I'm better."The two sit down. Carla asks, "Are you still on this mission of being Reggie Silva's lover?"Aline smiles hopefully, "Something tells me I won't be a lover for long, my friend.""Is he finally going to divorce Laura Ferreira?""I don't know if or when, but I notice he's growing more and more affectionate and protective of me." Aline sighs like a teenager in love."Well, at least I'm sure of my marriage, Aline." Carla cheers her up, "Do you want to help me with the engagement party?""Of course, friend, count on me!""Look, it won't be a big party. We want to invite the real estate agency people and my parents. Maybe G
Reginaldo is surprised to find Jacob smiling and standing at the door of the Ferreira house."What are you doing here, boy?""Good morning, sir. I think I arrived early, but I was sent by the employment agency." Jacob gives his best smile.Reginaldo remains suspicious, "Are you unemployed? What happened at the Mendonça mansion?"Jacob breaks his smile, "Didn't you hear the latest news?""I'm aware that your boss has been screwed with so many labor lawsuits. How is that? Does Mr. Mendonça still think we're in slavery?""I can speak for myself that Mr. Mendonça always treated me with respect and paid my salary on time." Jacob states, "I cannot speak on behalf of the bank employees.""Well, my friend, it turns out that the bank is your ex-boss's main source of income. He should be more careful about his business instead of patrolling her daughter's clothing."Jacob smiles depraved as he remembers this detail.Reginaldo notices the ignominious smile and scowls, "What's your name again?""
Reginaldo enters the loft and finds Carla and Aline talking. He notices that Aline's eyes are red."OK, what happened now?" he asks kindly as he closes the door."Hello, Reggie!" Aline stands up, "Why are you asking this?""It's because I'm seeing your red eyes. You were crying and Carla was comforting you."Aline takes a deep breath, "It's the problems in my life."Reginaldo hugs her. Carla realizes firsthand how right Aline was in saying that Reginaldo treats her as his wife, not her lover."Your troubles are over, Aline." Reginaldo breaks the hug and smiles kindly, "Today, I asked for a divorce. In fact, I categorically declared that Laura and I are going to divorce."Aline smiles pleasantly."Why did you state it firmly?" Carla asks."In case she refuses," Reginaldo says."She has nothing to refuse." Aline snorts, "I'll never forget the day she told my father's servants that I was in Eduardo's loft. She handed out my head because she was still jealous, she still loved that writer.
At Gomes Estates, George and Reginaldo enter the company's owner's office. After closing the door, Reginaldo addresses his friend."So, George? Tell me about the engagement arrangements.""It's Carla who's taking care of everything." George smiles, "Looks like I'll be lucky in marriage."Reginaldo sits in the presidential chair, "I'm very happy about that. I hope to be invited."George sits facing each other, "What the heck is this? Of course you're invited! Who told you otherwise?"Reginaldo chuckles, "Nobody, you fool. Carla went to talk to Aline in the loft. The two of them are catching up."George is still wary of Aline, "And how's she doing, man?""She's still devastated from living a secluded life." Reginaldo breaks his smile."Reggie, I realize that we were wrong to let her be Eduardo Casemiro's fake girlfriend. She suffered a lot at the hands of him and his father-in-law."Reginaldo sinks his hands over his head, "If regret could kill... I just did it so my father-in-law would