Dylan and J.J. visit Damascene Lawyers and talk in Theodore’s father’s office. The heir, as a student, doesn’t yet have his own office, but for the other lawyers, it’s an invaluable privilege for the son to use his father’s office, who owns the law firm. “Wow, you’re almost sitting in that comfy chair!” J.J. pointed to Miguel’s chair. Theodore, however, didn’t want to show off in front of his friends. He was reading the medical report of Arlindo Cintra. “So this is it. The patient is finally recovering. Is he still going to want some compensation?” “His family keeps braying,” J.J. replied, turning serious. “Then let’s schedule an out-of-court meeting to arrange something that satisfies everyone,” Theodore said. “I’ll talk to the lawyer who’s helping me.” J.J. asked with a slight smile, “Is it Leonardo Borges, by any chance?” “No. How interesting, he even told me not to waste time with the supermarket and with you,” Theodore replied while still reading the report. Therefore, he

David appears at the Angel Store, critically observing the new arrangement, renovation, and decoration of Brendon’s office. As expected, the flashy pink wall was gone. Brendon notices his cousin’s critical gaze. “Come on, it’s like you’re an art and decoration analyst! Just tell me what you think!” “Were you expecting me to praise something?” David retorted, always the sour one in the family. “Sorry, but I can’t feel anything special.” “You JERK!” Brendon barked. “Anyway, what are you doing here?” David looked Brendon up and down as if he were an insect. “You didn’t really DREAM that I would let my mom’s stores—” “—and my mom, your aunt—” “—be managed by just you, did you?” David asked without flinching. “Yes, I dreamed. Not only did I dream, but I made it happen. I’m taking care of everything and trying to hire more staff.” Brendon smiled. “There was a cute girl who left her resume, but I couldn’t call her in time. She’s working as Kelvin Mountain’s secretary now.” “Isn’t th

David entered the Café Montanha and came face to face with Felipe and Suzy talking at a table while Neilton served their orders. “Don’t worry, Suzy. Now that we’re dating, those annoying people won’t bother us anymore,” Felipe said. Neilton commented, “It’s strange that Pete Reis behaved like that. He and his wife are nice people over at the building.” With just those two sentences, David understood the whole story. Seeing Suzy with tearful eyes felt like something was stabbing his heart. Unable to contain himself, he approached their table, shouting, “And who asked for your opinion, you lousy waiter? People from the favelas will always be people from the favelas, wrap your mind around that!” Neilton nearly dropped the tray in shock at the interruption. Felipe, with his back to David, frowned. Suzy was wiping her eyes with a tissue. “David, not you too.” David looked at Suzy with pleading eyes. “I didn’t come here to hurt you, Suzy. I came to defend you! What did Pete Reis say?

At the Rocha Mansion, in addition to the Christmas spirit, everyone was eagerly awaiting the Great Phone Call from Everaldo. “Mom, is today the day that Prophet Everaldo is going to call Uncle Josias?” Mary sweetly asked as she hung ornaments on the Christmas tree in the living room. “Maybe, dear,” Melissa replied, checking her phone. “He usually does it between Christmas and New Year1s.” Simeon and Dora entered, also checking their phones. “There are no messages on my phone,” Simeon commented. “Not even on mine,” Dora said as she sat down on the couch. “And I still can’t believe that last year, the call ended up at the Mountain Penthouse.” “What a miracle they behaved this year, huh?” Simeon joked. William, who was organizing the gifts on the carpet, suddenly stopped, feeling guilt weigh on him. Not only did Daryl NOT behave, but he was also part of the mischief! William resumed what he was doing, convincing himself that it was for a good cause. Ignacio noticed the pause. “

At the Rocha Mansion, Dora and Simeon were talking to William in a corner of the living room about Stacy Moreira, now Stacy Bento. “Son, do you still miss Stacy?” Simeon asked, surprised. “I don’t know, Dad.” William sighed, still holding the package. “I didn’t expect to receive a gift from her after all these years...” “Well, she seems to harbor no grudges. Neither she nor her husband,” Dora commented. “I don’t even know if I should open the gift. I’ll decide tomorrow.” William finally got up and placed the package under the tree. Simeon and Dora exchanged worried glances. Melissa approached them. “Dad, Mom, what happened?” “Sweetheart, Will received a gift from Stacy.” Simeon added ironically, “Do you remember her?” “I remember, unfortunately.” Melissa pouted. “Isn’t she happy and married to Igor in Victoria?” “Yes, but she decided to mess with my boy’s emotions.” D