Natalia and Matias are well received at the Fabray mansion. Bartolomeo and Sylvia hug each of them.
“Oh, guys, I miss you!” Bartolomeo exclaims with emotion, “I hope your trip was helpful.”
Matias breaks the hug, “Yes, and we have news.”
Bartolomeo hugs his daughter, “If it's about Anestor, you texted me.”
“Do we have more news?” Sylvia asks, curious.
Natalia kisses her father's cheek, “We both decided to buy a house on the beach, a modest place to spend weekends or holidays by the sea. And we would take the opportunity to visit Reggie.”
Sylvia smiles in agreement, “Hmm... great idea, guys. We know that Reggie and Aline would always be willing to host us. But, having a place of our own, when we are traveling there...”
“And our grandson can enjoy it too.” Bartolomeo envisions it further, “When he is young and wants to party with his friends...”
“But without drugs and orgies!” Natalia massages her belly, already acting as
At Laura Fabrics, Jacob again has the suspicion that George is still in love with Laura, even though he discovers that they are half-siblings.But George is thinking of something else, “Sister, I need to get to know this Eduardo Casemiro better. I remember Reggie saying disreputable things about him.”Laura giggles, “Eddie was crazy when he hung out with my Dad. Now that they've severed the friendship, he'll be back to normal. And say what you will, nothing takes away from the fact that Eddie is an excellent novelist.”“If he focuses on his career in lyrics, I'll be fine.”Jacob tries to chime in, “She also has a real Dad, Mr. Correia. And your FIANCÉE will now be her sister-in-law!”George stares at Jacob puzzled. Why is this bald guy acting like I'm jealous?Laura passes a plate of cake to Jacob, “You, don't go on an empty stomach. Eat the cake you bough
At the Ferreira Hotel, Sabrina visits her husband's office. Anestor continues to act like an automaton, a body without a soul.“Yes, I hope the vegetables are of great quality. Our chef has four Michelin stars and demands to work with the best ingredients. And our guests deserve it too. Okay, bye!” He ends the call, “Anything, honey?”Sabrina for the first time worries about Antonio, “Darling, don't you want to go home and rest?”“What home? The maids are surely making fun of me because of the discovery.”Sabrina approaches him, “If you catch them, fire them. You're the boss, they don't have to get involved.”“It's interesting how life has a way of unmasking things.” Antonio acts like a philosopher, “Reggie tried to be Reggie Silva, but the disguise didn't last long. I tried to accept Laura as a daughter, even if it took more than twenty years, but the truth came out not
On Wednesday, in an office in the center of Linhares, the branch of Rocha Constructions operated by Gilson Fabray.Gilson held a meeting explaining sales strategies to his real estate agents.“The numbers of the Lagoon City team shouldn’t intimidate us. We are capable of doing things equal to or better than them. Instead of envying them, let's copy them, because as the saying goes: heaven is for everyone!”“YES!” The realtors applaud.Gilson points to the blackboard where the goals for the month are written, “OK, guys, let's go with everything! I received an email from David Rocha advising us that we will have the privilege of selling the next real estate development they intend to launch in the city. Next week, I’ll explain in detail. Good work to all of us!”The meeting ended. The brokers help themselves to the breakfast that was served by the caterers.After many of them left, Gilson starts
Henry can't take the physical torture any longer and chokes on the boiling coffee. He breaks free and coughs violently, throwing up some of the coffee with what looks like drops of blood...Gilson is pouring another glass, “Okay, you'll get over that hangover and go back to being the efficient son I had.”Henry stares at his father with eyes expressing terror, “I swear I won't miss the next meeting!”“Fortunately. If we're going to get revenge on Bart for your humiliation, we need to outsmart him and that promiscuous son Reggie.”“I sometimes want to forget about that cousin who only thinks about bedding sluts!” Henry yells, feeling his throat burn.“For we must not forget, son!” Gilson thunders, “That's where we should strike! When the public realizes that the 'heir' of the Fabray Network is nothing more than a womanizer, wasting his time with countless shameless women... otherwise,
Matias is now sitting at the desk checking his team's sales spreadsheet on his tablet. But his brow is still furrowed ever since he sent the message to his brother. He still didn't have an answer.“Ítalo probably blocked me after my complaint,” Matias complains through gritted teeth.Natalia comes in massaging her belly, “Darling? Everything is fine?”“I ask you: is everything okay?” Matias turns to her.“Yes, I'm fine.” She approaches him, smiling, “It's you who worries me.”“I came across an indecent post by Ítalo.” Matias fingers the tablet and accesses Ítalo's profile.Natalia is puzzled. She had blocked her brother-in-law precisely because of the compromising photos he posted.And indeed, her cheeks get flushed when she sees her shirtless brother-in-law, showing off his worked physique, but it’s the shirt that most caught her attent
In Linhares, Henry enters Gilson's office and approaches him. The father is concentrating on checking his employees' sales on the computer.“Dad, open a browser tab and go to a website.” Henry sends the link noted on a piece of paper.Gilson adjusts his glasses, takes the paper, opens a browser tab, and types the email address. He comes across the website of another real estate agency promoting an apartment to rent.The apartment isn’t a luxury one. It’s located just around Laura's shop.Gilson frowns, “I’ll pay for a better apartment than this one, son.”“I don't want to risk being seen by Reggie or his rich friends.” Henry smartly states, “It's enough that this building is near Laura Fabrics, my cousin's ex-wife's shop.”“Mr. Ferreira’s daughter?” Gilson is startled.“Word is going around that she found out she wasn't the legitimate
The days passed. Bartolomeo left Matias in direct charge of the Fabray Network business and said goodbye to Sylvia to travel to Sunset Village.Faron walks through Mendonça Manor and approaches Reginaldo who is coming down the stairs already dressed in a black suit and pointed shoes.“Boss Rocha, your father is parking in the garage and is about to enter. Charlotte has already arranged the guest room for him.”Reginaldo smiles satisfyingly, “Thanks, Faron.”Reginaldo finishes coming down and walks away, but Faron calls him.“Boss... Can we talk for a bit?”Reginaldo feels that something is wrong and turns to the butler, “What is it, Faron?”“I have noticed that Miss Mendonça, your girlfriend, is downcast.”Reginaldo smiles at Faron's loyalty, “Thank you for your concern, Faron, but it's nothing. She is concerned about some clients who never make up
Laura is surprised to hear Sabrina wants to help her with something. Would that be a trap?She narrows her eyes and tries to understand, “Do you want to help me with anything? Do you want to work at Laura Fabrics?”Sabrina smiles gently, “No, I already take your mother's place at the hotel, managing the maids and cleaners. But, I don't know, maybe you want help in another area. Now I have money and power, Laura, while you... You have Eduardo Casemiro.”The writer's name came out in a dismissive tone, which makes Laura defend herself, “I'm happy and complete with Eddie.”“I don't know about that.” Sabrina risks snatching a piece of the sandwich, “I heard you were happier with Reggie Fabray.”“I was happy with Reggie,” Laura emotionally counters, “until your current husband got in the way! He plotted our marriage and then plotted our divorce! If not for Aline the Promiscuou
Aline breaks the silence when she sees Reginaldo meditating, “Don’t worry, Reggie. I know the whole story that was in the newspaper. Denise Lynch was the killer. Although I heard the official explanation, I don't know the version of her. Why?”Reginaldo shakes his head, “Another plot by Eduardo Casemiro. He brought Denise from Europe to make Laura jealous, to convince her to return to him. When Laura and I got divorced, they arranged for Denise to seduce Jacob so he and Laura wouldn't be together. So, Laura started dating Eduardo again. But he continued to be the crazy stoner he always was. Laura ended her relationship with Eduardo again. He got angry because the relationship between Denise and Jacob remained intact. He demanded that Denise help him win Laura back, otherwise, he would tell Jacob that Denise won him over on purpose. Denise despaired, saw a rock near her, and...”Aline sighs, “God, this isn’t very Christian, but
Reginaldo stopped the BMW at the entrance to the Fabray House gate.As Faron wasn't there, he got out of the car and opened the gate manually. Automatic gate, only at Mendonça Manor.But when Reginaldo went back to the driver's door, he felt he heard some noise.Was anyone moving in the bushes? Was a thief waiting to rob him?Thinking about how unlucky it would be to be robbed just when Faron wasn't there, Reginaldo slowly opened the driver's door, aiming for the revolver he had inside the car.If he's faster, he can arm himself in time.However, a voice made him give up his weapons.“Reggie...”Reginaldo froze for a few seconds. If he were in the desert, he would think he was seeing a mirage. But he was in Sunset Village.So, how can you explain the fact that he was seeing Aline approaching him at a slow pace, coming out of the bushes as if she were a ghost?Aline was smiling, wearing a black k
Reginaldo Fabray appeared from the corridor. It seems he was already there before everyone else, as the reporters didn't see him pass by. Otherwise, they would have spent all their film stock on him.Reginaldo was wearing his navy blue tuxedo, the one he bought at the men's clothing store in Sunset Village when Márcio Rios wore his head up and was a good person. If it weren't for Márcio, Reginaldo would be thrown out of the store as if he were a beggar.Reginaldo tried to sweep these memories out of his mind. Márcio became a hardened pervert who constantly violated Aline, losing his life as a result.Aline, another problematic woman, caused him a lot of headaches by getting involved with other guys before deciding on him, and then, when she needed him the most, instead of trusting him, she decided to waste the gift that God gave her.George and Carla, those friends who proved more treacherous than Henry and Gilson, were deservedly exi
Days passed. Fabray House became a lonely corner, just for Reginaldo and Faron.With ‘Miss Correia’ no longer around, Reginaldo exempted Faron from the obligation to wear a suit. As a result, Reginaldo was already used to going downstairs in sweatpants and finding the butler wearing just boxers in the kitchen, preparing breakfast.“Good morning, Boss Reginaldo.” Faron greets him with a respectful smile, “How have you been feeling?”“Can you believe I still wake up reaching for the now empty side of the bed?” Reginaldo sits down, telling this as if it were a joke, “Or else, I wake up at dawn and jump on her side to bang her, but I only fall into the void.”“Yeah, I understand you. Try sleeping in the middle of the bed.” Faron advises him.“Maybe that’s better, or else go hunting for the next candidate.” Reginaldo sighs.Faron puts the breakfast options on the table while Reginaldo takes his cell phone out of his pocket to see what's new.The news written by João Paulo Queiroz Rocha sur
It's Taddeo and Marianne's turn to get shocked with the bombs. What's going on in Sunset Village?Everything that was built or combined is being destroyed or ceasing to exist.Taddeo sits in the armchair, “Can someone please explain to me in chronological order what is happening around here? Why do you insist on keeping things private and then expect us to just accept it?”George swallows hard, “Sorry, Dad—”“Don’t ‘sorry’ me, EXPLAIN YOURSELF!” Taddeo shouts angrily.George shakes a little. Taddeo is visibly furious. If he doesn't explain soon, his father will have another stroke, probably fatal this time.“OK, Dad,” George braces himself, “First, I want to reveal that during the months I was away from Reggie, I worked in the real estate agency of Henry, the hateful cousin.”“GEORGE!” Marianne exclaims outraged.“I know, it was a stupid move on my part. I looked like a tantrum child. I wanted Reggie to know what he lost by letting me leave Gomes Estates. But he never found out, and I
Joshua doesn't understand why George is saying goodbye once again.George thinks he will avoid the confrontation by starting the car and leaving for Gomes Estates.But Joshua palms the steering wheel, almost making George lose control of the direction.“OK, now you can explain to me what’s going on here?”“Josh, don’t make a fuss,” George states calmly.“What’s all this talk about Paris? What happened, did you and Reginaldo fight again?”George takes a deep breath, “Josh, Reggie’s hateful cousin has been defeated. The Mares Agency will likely be passed on to our boss, along with the team of real estate agents. However, when he and I were fighting, I was foolish enough to team up with Henry Fabray, working at his agency.”Joshua gapes, horrified.“Did you work for the enemy these months? And you still had the gall to come back to us without saying anything?”“I knew you would react in disgust.” George justifies himself.“And that’s why you thought it was better to hide this from us? Th
Reginaldo was paralyzed in the same way that Henry was before confirming his villainy.What's going on here?Does that mean he, out of nowhere, lost the fiancée he loved so much because of Henry?Does this mean that Henry finally managed to harm Reginaldo in something? Did he win, according to his last words?Still trying to assimilate Laura's words, Bartolomeo and Sylvia enter, back from the hospital.“We’re very excited for Natty's return tomorrow, son. What do you think? Do you think Natalia should spend some time here at the mansion, or should we leave her in her apartment, alone with her husband?”Reginaldo reacts quickly, “I think it's better to invite her to spend a few days with us, Dad. This way, Mom can help her with how to take care of João Lucas. She is a first-time mother.”Sylvia, like every mother, notices a change in her son's attitude, “Reggie, what happened?”“No big deal, Mom.”“Then why are you crushing your cell phone in your hand as if it were your uncle Gilson’s
This was too much for Laura. She once again felt wobbly in her legs and ran back into the mansion.When she was in the foyer, about to go up the stairs, she saw Reggie on the top step, about to go down. Laura notices the excited tone of her fiancé’s voice and hides in a corner to hear what he has to say.Reginaldo goes down the stairs, laughing, “Yes, Dad, I'm very happy. I'm sure Uncle Gilson will stay quiet in Europe, enjoying Paris and Milan, and he'll never want to come back here again. Yes, he will quickly forget that he has a dead son. Congratulations, Dad. Now we can finally work in peace.”Reginaldo finishes going down the stairs and goes outside to help dispose of his hateful cousin's corpse.Laura, in turn, with her heart pounding, runs up the stairs and reaches the second floor, going straight to the suite where she and Reginaldo are.She opens the closet and starts collecting her clothes haphazardly.Then, she takes her suitcase, opens it, and puts her clothes in without f
In the hospital corridor, Bartolomeo was serious, receiving Reginaldo's call.“Yes, son, congratulations on the mission accomplished. We got rid of Henry without bloodshed. The Bento family can rest easy this time, as we won’t involve them.”Sylvia approaches him from behind with a disposable cup in hand, drinking water from the water cooler.“OK, son, bye!” Bartolomeo ends the call and turns to her, “It’s over, honey.”Sylvia finishes drinking the water, “What’s up, darling?”“Henry was cornered by Reggie at the mansion, in one of our guest suites, and they had a confrontation where Henry kind of confirmed everything. He murdered Antonio Ferreira just so the police would think the killer was our son.”“But those who spent a few days in prison were Sabrina and Anestor, the most obvious suspects.” Sylvia smiles in contempt.“I know, darling. My brother's plan was ridiculous and full of holes. When Reggie told Henry that Paula was with us and she would report him to Sergeant Andrade...”