Reginaldo enters Gomes Estates and greets Vivian.“Good morning, Vivian. Ready and excited for the big party tonight?”“Yes sir. My husband bought a smart suit yesterday to try to match the gentlemen around.” Vivian responds proud of her husband.“Great. We are waiting for you by seven in the evening.” Reginaldo blinks.“Sir, Mr. Correia said he will be late today. He said he needed to save his sister from a madman.”Reginaldo breaks the smile, “He must have been referring to Eduardo. Did he attack again?”Vivian shakes her head, “I don't know why women fall back into relationships with unhealthy, abusive men.”Reginaldo is intrigued, “How do you know, Vivian?”Vivian sighs in regret, “That vlogger who was here, Carla... The one I thought were nice people, but was deceiving your girlfriend.”“Carla Fortunato...” Reginaldo shakes his head, “I also thought she was a good friend to my girlfriend. How can we be fooled by appearances, right?”Vivian continues, “On the other hand, Miss Soar
Hours later, Laura was at her parents' apartment narrating what happened. Marianne brought her a cup of chamomile tea while Taddeo listened with his arm draped around his little princess's shoulders.Laura wiped away her tears, “It was horrible, guys, this time I thought I was really going to die.”“Here, daughter, have this tea.” Marianne hands over the cup.Laura holds the cup carefully as her hands are shaking.Taddeo opines paternally, “My dear daughter... It's hard to say. I don't want to sound like 'I told you so', but I don't understand why you would go back to a guy you knew had this kind of risky behavior.”“I thought he had changed, Dad.” Laura takes a sip, “And I didn't want to be alone after losing Reggie either...”Marianne sits down on the other sofa, “There was that other young man, Jacob, who helps you in the shop. I was under the impression he liked you, but now he's dating Denise Lynch.”“Poor Jacob,” Laura states with pity, “Something inside me suspects that he is o
At the Brisa do Mar cafeteria, Denise meets a devastated Eduardo. He's wearing sunglasses to hide his eyes, red and puffy from crying.“Eduardo, my friend... do you have conjunctivitis?”“Don't be a clown!” Eduardo sits down abruptly, “What did you ask me for?”“I ordered carrot and chocolate cake FOR ME,” Denise responds firmly, “and you want what? Did you bring your credit card? Be a gentleman and pay the lady's bill.”“It's hard to find a real lady in this town,” Eduardo grumbles as he removes his wallet from his pants pocket.“You said on the phone that you had a big problem to deal with...” Denise gets annoyed.“OK, let’s cut to the chase: Laura broke up with me.”“WHAT?” Denise exclaims terrified, “She wants to get pregnant with MY Jacob?”“Looks like it's different this time.” Eduardo grumbles, “She said she still loves Reginaldo Fabray and wants to win him back.”“Oh, great.” Denise shrugs, “I'm still protected by the man I love.”Eduardo gets upset, “Denise, this is unfair! O
In Taddeo's apartment, the door is kicked in several times, and Antonio continues to swear.“Curse! Is this door made of sheet steel?”Taddeo taunts him, “You're the one who's pretty weak!”“IMBECILE!” Antonio barks, “You'll be first, wuss!”Taddeo takes out his cell phone and starts recording, “Am I going to be first? The first of what?”“Don't be silly! You will once and for all pay for everything you made me suffer! You always envied me because Marianne had loved me since high school—”“Correction: WE loved each other, it was you who hovered around her like a vulture! You were showing off being a football player for the Saint Gabriel team, while I was studying at the library!”“Exactly, and Marianne chose the best man! But no, you never got over it, you had to get her pregnant, right? Cursed, today you will die!”More fruitless kicks.Meanwhile, Laura and Marianne were in bed, shaking with fear.“Reggie is coming, Mommy.” Laura tries to calm herself with hope.“Is Reggie going to l
Sergeant Oliveira and his assistants appeared to stop Antonio Ferreira.“Mr. Ferreira, it looks like we are destined to meet again.”“Cut that talk!” Antonio yells, “Arrest this guy, Sergeant! He assaulted me! How dare he assault a helpless old man just because he is stronger and younger?”Oliveira faces Reginaldo and doubts that he was the culprit in this story.Taddeo is quick to respond, “Sergeant, I'm the one who will file the report. This gentleman appeared with threats wanting to knock down the door of my apartment! Look how loose the hinges are.” He moves the door.Oliveira observes the loose door, “Someone forgot how old they are, huh?”Marianne and Laura appear.“Officer, arrest this madman and put him in the asylum!” Marianne points her finger.“You ingrate!” Antonio yells, “After everything we've been through, you dumped me for this guy who did nothing to stand out in Lagoon City’s history?”“I love him, and that's what matters.” Marianne declares with dignity.Sergeant Oli
At Laura Fabrics, Eduardo is uncomfortable admitting that he is no longer Laura’s boyfriend to Jacob. He senses that the bald stallion will try to get close to her. So, unwilling to reveal that he and Denise plotted the affair between her and him, Eduardo smiles, deciding to do just that to get rid of the guilt, “Well, it looks like she couldn’t break the news to you.” “What news?” Jacob asks disinterestedly. “Laura kicked me out today. We’re not lovers anymore, I don’t understand why.” Jacob falls into a loud laugh, “Ha, ha, ha, ha!” Don’t you know? Jeez, you’re the most self-centered guy I’ve ever seen in my life!” Eduardo smirks, “And you love this news, huh? I knew it, you always loved Laura! Damn bald, now you’re going after her!” Jacob does not let himself be shaken by the accusation, “You said I would drown in the sea. Is that why? I’ll pop the champagne, comrade!” Eduardo goes on to say, “No, man. It’s just not good for you to have your hopes up. Laura peremptorily said
Sabrina is further embarrassed by the possibility of being ridiculed by Lagoon City society. Indeed, why else would a married man threaten and make a scandal at the door of the apartment where the ex-wife lives with her current husband? “I don’t understand... Tony told me every single thing, every fight they had... It’s not like they lived a harmonious life.” “Some people only appreciate things when they’re lost.” Reginaldo wisely states, “Though, with Antonio, I don’t know whether he is recognizing Marianne’s worth or whether it’s merely the desire for possession, or the desire to defeat an old rival.” “He doesn’t need it!” Sabrina grumbles, “He owns the hottest hotel in Sunset Village, he’s rich, powerful, famous... Why does he feel threatened by someone he met in high school, damn it?” Reginaldo shakes his head, “Sabrina, we’re not here to understand this guy’s psyche. Our goal is to defeat him, and you know how.” “What should I do?” Sabrina asks, somewhat afraid. “Call me as
Moments later, Anestor takes Antonio back to the Ferreira Mansion.“That medieval environment won't do you any good.” Anestor says, “Why don't you go rest at your beach house?”“I don't have a beach house.” Antonio answers surly, “When I want to enjoy the beach, I stay at the hotel.”“Ah, but it’s good that you do not appear publicly for the time being.” Anestor parks the car and gets out, “The way things are today, the news of your arrest has already been all over the newspapers.”“Of course, these Internet people have nothing better to do.” Antonio also gets out of the car and closes the door with a bang.Anestor thinks about sending the car to the workshop mechanic car to examine the slammed door, “So, boss, was it worth threatening the lives of people who don't deserve your attention?”“I'm the one who decides that, Anestor.” Antonio retorts rudely, walking into the property.Anestor follows him, “Boss, you need to focus on your priorities. You have the most famous and profitable
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...”