"You can't be serious, David!" Benjamin exclaims in Luís's office.The supervisor had not arrived yet due to the celebration happening at the Vasquez Mansion."Yes, I'm serious," David nodded solemnly. "Sofia got pregnant after weeks of being mistreated in the marital bed. My brother, that pervert, wouldn't leave her alone, acting like those villains in dramatic movies who force themselves on their wives just to produce an heir."Benjamin stifles a laugh. "PFFF... Come on, man. Alan Campos Rocha is the most honorable gentleman I've ever known. He learned from his father. Didn't you know that your father remained a virgin until marriage, and so did your brother?"David shook his head. "Yes, Alan remained a virgin, but now it seems like he wants to make up for lost time by turning my sister-in-law into a sex doll!"Sybil opened the office door and was horrified by the last statement. "Huh? What crazy conversation is this?""Hello, Sybil," David turns to her still wearing a somber expres

At the Teodoro Building, Beto approaches Pedro who was typing something on the lobby computer."Son, can we talk while your mother is in the kitchen?""Yes, Dad." Pedro continued to stare at the monitor."I heard you went to Crystal Blue yesterday." Beto leaned on the counter."Of course, I did." Pedro smiled contentedly, "I believe I shook Hamilton Lombardi's limiting beliefs.""What did he say?" Beto becomes anxious, "Did he allow you to date Daniela?""He neither allows nor forbids, Dad." Pedro frowned, "What he can do is be an annoying pain and nag Daniela to marry Felipe."Beto's eyes widen. "He told Daniela to marry Felipe?""He didn't mention Felipe." Pedro stared at him, "But I feel like my friend has been the most obvious choice. Hiring Seu Hamilton to replace Pat as maître d' has certainly dazzled him."Beto sighs despondently. "I felt that. He's walking around with his nose in the air, feeling like part of an English Lord's staff."Hamilton descends the stairs already weari

Melissa interrupted the mood before it got more serious and compromising."Kelvin, control yourself. You're not going to kiss me with the mouth that just kissed the lips of the woman I hate." Melissa moves away from him, indignant."I washed my mouth." Kelvin asserts."But you didn't brush your teeth. Or are your personal hygiene items already stored in her apartment?" Melissa asks mockingly.Kelvin smiles. "Melissa, when you behave like this, it's hard for me not to think that you still feel something for me."Melissa sighs impatiently. "Kelvin, I'll always feel something for you. But it's not love. I worry that this relationship will make you suffer.""You have to worry about your husband." Kelvin heads to the door, "And as for your request, I'm sorry, Melissa. If I break up with Angela, it won't be to satisfy the whims of that idiotic kid.""So you want David and Reuben—""As far as I know, Reuben should also not be making things easier, provoking and insulting David, right? Have y

"Why am I being belittled even by low-ranking members of the hotel?" Angela asked angrily as she and David entered Luís's office.David closed the door, "Mother, you deeply embarrass me!"Angela was astonished, "But why are you saying this to me, son? Since when have I embarrassed you?""When were you going to tell me that you were having an affair with Kelvin Mountain?" David crossed his arms.Angela was even more embarrassed. "Uh... I guess never...""So you're not dating, huh?" David raised his hands to the sky, very upset, "Thanks, Mom, thank you very much!""What are you thanking me for, kid?" Angela lost her patience, "You shouldn't talk to your mother like that.""How am I supposed to treat you? Like a harlot?"Angela couldn't hold back and slapped her son to discipline him.After a few seconds of awkward silence, Angela responded calmly, "A 'harlot' is paid for the sexual services she provides. I'm NOT being paid for anything, David. From now on, you will think twice before tr

At the Teodoro building, Beto and Pedro brought a Christmas tree to decorate the lobby.Teresa, Maycon, Rosemary, and Thierry were enchanted and planned the decoration.The radio followed tradition, now playing "Burnin' Up" by The Jonas Brothers.Thierry jokes, "Hey, shouldn't it be the other song?""You better not to touch the radio." Teresa jokes, "It's part of the tradition. Probably the announcer will choose the mentioned song."Daniela appears, coming from work, smiling at the familiar scene."Daniela! Come closer!" Pedro wraps his arm around her and pulls her closer, "What do you think?""I think it's wonderful, dear." Daniela feels like part of the family.Teresa approaches her, "Daniela, I may not be Pete's biological mother, but I thank you for standing up for him earlier today.""You're welcome, Tess." Daniela reacts as if it's not a big deal, "And for all intents and purposes, you'll be my mother-in-law. It was you who raised and educated this great man."Rosemary joins the