Carla and George's engagement party has begun.Mendonça Manor didn’t have a ballroom, but the pool and barbecue area served as a space to accommodate the guests.As it didn't rain, Aline arranged the buffet to organize the tables with food and drinks without fear of losing them.The guests helped themselves to excellent food, wine, champagne, and cocktails. There was jazz music to set the mood for the party.And Carla, as was to be expected, managed to assemble her paraphernalia so that there was transmission to her subscribers. She was currently wearing a long black nightgown next to her happy fiancé George.“Hello, my dear subscribers! I want to say a special hello to Taddeo Correia, my future father-in-law, who unfortunately couldn't be with us. Taddeo, thank you so much for raising a prince, I am very happy with him and I want to be like that for the rest of my life!”George gets emotional. His dad is his weak point, “Get better, dad!”Aline had to control herself not to lust afte
Carla's parents approach Aline to greet her.“Aline?” Mrs. Fortunato calls out to her as Aline sips another glass of champagne.“Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Fortunato!” Aline hugs them both, “It's been a long time!”“You never showed up at the house again.” Silvio Fortunato jokingly states, “And you ended up taking our daughter with you.”“Oh, but you know it was her idea to leave home and be financially independent,” Aline responds good-naturedly.Helen Fortunato replies, “We're sorry when you were kidnapped here. Don't you feel déjà vu or traumatizing memories when you returned here?”“Do you know what is funny?” Aline admits, “No, I've been cool since I've been with Reggie.”Reginaldo approaches, “Introduce me, dear?”“Love, these are Carla's parents.” Aline introduces them.“Reggie Silva, financier of Gomes Estates.” Reginaldo greets them.“Then you are responsible for employing my princess.” Silvio thanked him, “Thank you very much. That vlog finally had some use.”“Did I hear someone menti
The next day, Anestor came with the report while Reginaldo, Aline, Carla, and George had breakfast. Reginaldo allowed the engaged couple to spend the night at Mendonça Manor.“An irresponsible nurse decided that Mr. Correia was in no physical condition to watch the engagement live and snatched the tablet from his father's hands. Mr. Correia tried to stop her and almost had another stroke.”“DAMN IT!” George stands up, throwing his napkin furiously, “Who's the nurse? I demand that you fire her immediately!”“Calm down, honey.” Carla tries to contain him.“When I said I was in the service of Mr. Silva, the doctor in charge of the ICU turned pale. He claims to have bought an apartment through Gomes Estates. Do you think I should have used the name Alan Campos Rocha, sir?”Reginaldo chokes on his coffee with milk, “No, Anestor. Furthermore, that would be dishonest of us.”George has a mental snap, “I remember running into Mr. Rocha when I went to visit my father with Carla. It must have b
Denise was in the VIP suite, eating breakfast and following the news on her tablet. She reads about Carla and George's engagement with an interested smile.“Hmm... But what a handsome fiancé this vlogger got. Surely he should leave her unable to walk the next day after a wild and insane night of love...”She continues to read, “George Correia, real estate agent at Gomes Estates.” Denise puts her hand on her chin, “I think my mom mentioned this real estate company in the 90s when I was a little girl... That name is not unfamiliar to me.”Denise types and handles the tablet, doing the proper research on the search websites.“Gomes Estates, the successful real estate company in Lagoon City during the 80s and 90s, responsible for selling the Rocha Penthouse to Melissa and Josias Rocha.” Denise widens her eyes, “Yes! It’s this real estate agency that became famous for getting involved with the celebrities of the time! Although Josias Rocha remains a current topic.”She continues to read, “
Monday, working day. Reginaldo and Aline wake up marveling at the prospect of getting married because today Reginaldo will formalize the divorce.They exchange kisses and caresses despite the bad morning breath.“Good morning, future husband!” Aline greets him.“Good morning, future wife.” Reginaldo chuckles, “Who knew? Today, the shackles that bound me to the Ferreira family are finally released.”Aline leans back against the headboard, “And after that, we'll let those freaks go, right?”Reginaldo breaks the smile and doesn't answer.Aline doesn't like the silence and is alarmed, “Hey, honey... This is the end, isn't it? After you divorce that viper, you will never again create strife or feud with that hideous old man.”“Are you asking or stating?” Reginaldo asks seriously.“I am stating. And if I wasn't a submissive wife I'd be ordering you around.”Reginaldo turns to her, “Honey...”But Aline doesn't want to hear, “Oh no, Reggie, are you serious? Do you want to continue fighting th
Aline is in the kitchen eating breakfast with Charlotte beside her, serving her. She is in casual wear.“And do you believe, Charlotte, that my future husband insists on waging war against those bores? I fear that one day Antonio Ferreira will gun us all down at our wedding ceremony.”Charlotte feels goosebumps, “Don't say such a thing, miss! After all, you are absolutely right. The less intrigue and clashes, the better for everyone involved. Is it not so with your parents?”Aline smiles as she chooses toast with plenty of honey, “Yes. Instead of wasting our lives fighting, we forgive each other. And Reggie saved the bank. That statement by Caio Campos promising to reactivate the bank account made many customers do the same.”“And now Boss Reggie will go from hating in-laws to loving in-laws.” Charlotte completes very excitedly.“Yeah! Long live peace and love. At least I will fight for peace in this house.” Aline is delighted with the toast.Carla enters the kitchen, “Good morning! H
Denise tries to explain to Eduardo without committing to her hunt for George Correia. She smiles lightly, “It's unfair that shameless women like Aline Mendonça still manage to have the best of life without suffering the consequences for her actions.”Eduardo approaches and sits on the couch next to her. He reads the news on the tablet and is surprised.“What? Engagement party at Mendonça Manor? But how... Aline Mendonça smiling and happy? How did this minx get it?”“This is an engagement party for her best friend, Carla Fortunato. I don’t know her vlog.”“Oh, it's explained!” Eduardo barks, “This so-and-so is a leech who lives using Aline's image to leverage her vlog. Of course, when Aline gets into trouble, she disappears. But to ask for favors, like celebrating her engagement at her mansion, then she remembers that she has a rich friend.”“You mean she's poor?”“No, she lives here in Sunset Village too.” Eduardo is scowling, “But she can't do anything other than surf the Internet, s
Marianne feels she has heard wrong. Denise Lynch is asking for Carla Fortunato. Why?“I confess I am confused by your question, my dear.” Marianne smiles gently, “Sit down.”“Why is it so hard to tell me about this vlogger?” Denise sits down and asks with some disdain.“It's because I don't know her very well. I know she is the best friend of Aline Mendonça, a very troubled minx who has only caused chaos in my life.”“Yeah, I read a little bit in the papers, and Eduardo told me a lot of horrible things about her.” Denise nods, “So I wanted to know if this vlogger is also trustworthy.”“I never met her in person,” Marianne answers categorically.“Aline Mendonça is her best friend.” Denise frowns, “Does that mean she doesn't go to her friend's parties?”“No, I think I must have seen her at the birthday party held in the ballroom here,” Marianne responds bitterly for having remembered the party.“I found it interesting how a person who apparently is not from our milieu managed to get an