At the Cardozo Perfumes office, Sarah was out of the loop regarding the company news. Kelvin turned to her, surprised. “Sarah, why are you making that face as if you’ve been caught off guard?” “Maybe because I WAS caught off guard, sir...” Sarah rubbed her forehead. “That’s what happens when you’re in love,” Kelvin replied, causing the twins to laugh. “We’re going to run an ad campaign for Christmas. Nacho and Mary will be the models for the teenage audience.” “Oh, that’s interesting,” Sarah quickly caught on. “You’ll look great as models.” Nacho flexed his left arm, pulling up his shirt sleeve. “I just think I’m not as muscular as cousin Rod yet.” Sarah burst into laughter. Kelvin wagged his finger. “Son, you’re not going to pose shirtless. Otherwise, the Child Protective Services and the police will arrest me for exploiting minors.” “We’re not minors, we’re your children, Dad,” Mary replied innocently. Kelvin crouched down and kissed his beloved daughter’s forehead. “Thanks

The next day, the new edition of Maggiezine featured a cover with Brendon and Suzy interacting romantically on Sunset Village Beach. The couple never officially claimed to be a couple, but the photos didn’t lie. At the Mountain Penthouse, Daryl and Diana toasted with coffee cups, triumphant smiles on their faces, while an eager Karen, hungry for more gossip, carefully read the article. “‘Even though we haven’t received any clarification from the two, the photos leave us room for imagination.’ Certainly, we wonder if the police have already caught the shameless couple entangled in the back of the lagoon!” “Calm down, Karen,” Diane teased. “For now, they’re just a couple of lovebirds.” “It won’t be long before this turns into an intimate relationship, full of indecencies,” Daryl chuckled disdainfully. Karen kept reading, “And there’s more: Vasconcelos Fabrics announces that the information claiming Suzy Cogo has become a board member or shareholder of the company is untrue. Heh, h

Jake and Brendon were talking in the latter's office, at Angel’s Store. “Brendon, I’m counting on your help to dismantle the slander being spread about my dear little sister,” Jake said solemnly. “Leave that to me.” Brendon smiled, pleased to have killed two birds with one stone. “So, you must treat her with respect.” Jake raised his thumb. “I saw the magazine and how you were treating her. Did you happen to sneak behind the bushes by the lagoon?” Brendon made a face. “Don’t think dirty, Jake! I haven’t reached that level of intimacy yet.” Jake let out a relief so profound it was almost comical. Brendon felt even more offended and added, “But, you do realize that your sister and I ARE GOING to reach that level of intimacy now that we’re officially dating, right?” “Now, it’s you who’s talking about dirty things.” Jake shook his head. “My sister is a princess and needs to stay a virgin until AFTER the wedding!” “PFFF...” Brendon tried to hold back his laughter. “Sorry, Jake, but

The photoshoot featuring Ignacio and Mary was everywhere in the media at the moment.With the Christmas spirit arriving, Cardozo store was packed with customers eager to buy anything related to perfumes as gifts or for themselves.Teenagers, especially from high society, eagerly handed their parents’ credit cards to buy perfumes or colognes.The girls swooned over Ignacio’s photos, worrying Melissa.“Wow, what a handsome guy!”“Are you sure he’s our age?”“Did you see his dad? Jesus Christ, I got pregnant just looking at him!”“GIRLS!” Karen scolded. “If you’ve chosen what to buy, go to the checkout.”The teenagers giggled as they went to pay.Melissa approached, shaking her head. “Thinking back, we were like that at their age...”“I was crazy about Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync. And you?” Karen asked with interest.Melissa immediately felt older mentioning Rick Springfield, Bruce Springsteen, and Huey Lewis.Karen tried not to laugh. “Uh... Those guys were hot back then too.”“Thanks f

Josias confronted Alan about what he has against Sofia worrying about Luís, reminding him they are first cousins. However, Alan feels that’s precisely the problem. “Dad, do you think it would be possible for my dear wife... to have a slight attraction to her own cousin?” Josias raised his eyebrows, scandalized. “Son, are we really talking about ‘attraction,’ or...?” “No, Dad, THAT’S HORRIBLE!” Alan shook his head vehemently as if he were in a gory horror movie. “OK, you don’t want to make serious accusations.” Josias took a deep breath, controlling his emotions. “Do you have any other proof to justify your suspicions?” “No, and I thank heaven for that.” Alan smiled bitterly. “I think I’ll need a drink.” Alan didn’t waste time heading to the bar and pouring himself a shot of brandy. “Do you think Luís has contributed anything to this?” Josias continued, trying to understand his eldest son’s fear. “No. The poor guy is completely innocent, more worried about Suzy.” Alan pointed t