Laura returns to Marianne's office, her eyes burning from crying. Her mother locks the door so there are no interruptions."Daughter, do you understand why I told you to accept a divorce?""Not exactly, but I always know you want the best for me, unlike my father."Marianne smiles slightly and holds her daughter's face, "I believe it's best for all of us to let Reggie get on his knees with Aline Mendonça. When he realizes that it will be impossible to live with that uncontrollable promiscuous woman, he will return to his knees for you."Laura widens her eyes and sees the light at the end of the tunnel, "Mom... Do you believe that?""Well, I'm not a guesser, but with Aline Mendonça we don't have to guess. Do you really think that nymphomaniac will control herself even though she's married to one of the hottest men I've ever seen?"Laura smiles maliciously, "My father wanted Aline to stay with Eduardo... And the plan failed because Aline couldn't control herself and continued with her l
In Eduardo's suite, he is pensive on the couch after watching Donald's press conference. What was that?Is Aline's dad finally doing something decent for the first time?Denise catches him reflecting, "You're still in love with Aline Mendonça, right?"Eduardo quickly tries to cover it up, "What is it, Denise? You know I only have eyes for Laura.""I thought you were going to say you had eyes for me, but I'm glad of your 'honesty'. And how was your love life with Aline?"Eduardo gives a stern look, "There was no love between Aline and me; just degraded and sickly sex.""Poor thing." Denise giggles rather than being outraged, "And you're still surprised she's gone?""Yes, because Aline is one of those that you can do whatever you want with them," Eduardo responds without realizing how chauvinistic he is being.Denise sits down next to him, "And how has Laura been?"Eduardo huffs, "She loved me when she was married to Reggie Silva, but she doesn't want to divorce him. I think she always
Laura is helping herself to breakfast made with care by Paula. She sets the platters down while Jacob stands respectfully in a corner."Toasted bread with cheese and ham, fruit salad and ricotta cheese, madam." Paula makes the presentation."Is there anything with chocolate to make me happier?""We're out of chocolate, madam."Laura gestures to Jacob, "Jacob, go to the nearest grocery store and get the chocolate. And don't be late, I don't want to hear about my chauffeur swimming on the beach during business hours."Jacob cringes, "Ma'am, it was terribly hot yesterday and your car has no air conditioning.""Then arrange for the repair. Yesterday you reappeared fully of sand and salt on your body. And did you take any swimming trunks with you?"Jacob is further embarrassed to deny it in front of an elated Paula, "Ehr... I'm sorry, ma'am.""This uniform seems to be made of noble fabric, don't ruin it because I won't buy another one." Laura sighs, "Looks like things are going to change a
Antonio is back at the office and is surprised by Anestor's absence. He calls Marianne's office."Honey, ask Anestor to visit me, I need him to run some errands."Marianne is taken aback, "What did you say, Tony? Anestor isn't here.""But he's not here either. So he's there."Marianne fusses, "Stop being a nuisance, man! Look for him elsewhere, I told you he's not here!""Did you see him appear today or yesterday?""No, I'm too busy trying to put out the fire that became our daughter's divorce."Antonio shrugs, "Marianne, we knew this day would come. I tried to force Reggie to stay married to our daughter forever, but she was the one who wouldn't. She was the one who refused to confirm my rape report. Now that I am pro-divorce, does she get mad at me?"Marianne takes a deep breath, "You'll never understand, will you? What really pisses Laura off is that you plotted her marriage, and now, you plotted her divorce. Things never just happened naturally, there was always manipulation on yo
On the Fabray Network, Matias and Natalia are in their husband's office talking about their future child."Is it a boy or a girl?" Natalia asks, massaging her stomach, "Which one do you prefer, dear?""If it's a girl, let her be just like you." Matias replies gallantly, "If it's a boy, let him be just like you too."Natalia bursts out laughing, "No, the boy will have your beauty and sex appeal. After all, I wasn't blind when I fell in love with you."Matias blushes. He doesn't consider himself a hottie like Reginaldo or George. But if his wife says so...Henry and Cássio burst into Matias's office, foaming with rage like the bulls of Spain."Ah, the Fabray family is back from vacation, huh?" Henry barks.Matias and Natalia are startled."Be careful, you dog!" Natalia revolts, "I'm pregnant, I can't be scared.""How did you manage to get pregnant by this asshole?" Henry mocks her, "Did he rape you like men used to in the 19th century? Because you sure as hell didn't sleep with him will
At Matias's office, Henry gets up after being knocked out by him. The hand that wipes the lips turns slightly red and Henry feels an iron taste on the tongue."For a skinny coward like you, you got a good right hook, huh?"Natalia rolls her eyes, "Why are you calling my husband a coward if he can defend himself and defend me?""Natalia, answer our question!" Cássio wants to get straight to the point, "Why did you hide from the people that you were going to party in Sunset Village?"Natalia avoids as much as she can, "And who said it was your business?"Henry is amazed, "Well... aren’t we family anymore?""NO!" Matias barks, "The moment you cut the family ties, don't come with this hypocrisy of unity! Yes, we went to have fun in Sunset Village and to ensure fun, we left you behind!"Henry and Cássio look at each other with naughty smiles."I don’t think that’s the answer." Cássio insists, "We thought you went to Sunset Village to meet Reggie."Natalia roars, "We didn’t meet Reggie. And
Natalia runs like a little girl to her daddy's office. She is panting and her eyes are filled with water."DAD!" She exclaims desperately."DAUGHTER!" Bartolomeo stands up sharply from the presidential chair, "What happened, why are you so desperate? Did you lose a sale?""I'm losing my composure in front of the hateful cousins!" She closes the door and approaches her father's mahogany desk, "They came to interrogate me again. Luckily, Matias was with me and he punched Henry. I got pregnant again just with that manly gesture from my husband, father."Bartolomeo is a little uncomfortable hearing his little princess speak in these terms, "What is it, little girl? Come, sit on your old father's lap."Natalia does. Bartolomeo hugs her tightly, "Are you calmer? Remember that my little grandson cannot be harmed.""So tell Henry not to break into my office and scare me. He wants to know why we left Sunset Village."Bartolomeo laughs, "Oh, God, they're not even trying to hide that they're spy
It's Bartolomeo's turn to break into Henry's office. The nephew is terrified and desperately tries to close the Internet browser window where he was watching pornographic videos.But as is often the case with these sites, the window froze, presumably because of a virus that had infected Henry's computer, giving Bartolomeo time to lope over and crane his neck at the monitor."WHAT IS IT?" Bartolomeo angrily exclaims, "I pay you commission for the best realtor in this company to waste time on porn sites? Where are your clients there?""Of course not, uncle, stop being nasty!" Henry smiles wanly, "Don't you ever peek in these sites when you're alone in your office?"Bartolomeo squashes the monitor, almost breaking it, "I don't need this crap, I'm married! You who are immature and virginal only have these indecencies—""Cut it out, old squared man! This beginning of the year I started my sex life on the beach at Sunset Village!" Henry mentions the feat as if he deserves to win a gold meda