Vera announces to Teodoro and Beto that she will have to lose her virginity if she wants the plan to continue working. The news shocks both men.Teodoro almost cries as he says, "Dear little daughter, there must be another way."Vera is undeterred. "There is no other way, father. If Wally finds out that I'm not a virgin, then he would rape me just to get revenge. And then he will tell Pamela and Josias everything."Beto crosses his arms. "But how will you do that? You're not like that, Vera."Vera remains cold, "I need to be. What do you want, anyway? Yesterday Wally appeared with a towel wrapped around his waist and I reacted like a damsel. I should have shown naturalness. He even questioned that I had seen him like this before. Did he get suspicious?Beto becomes very frowny. "I ordered him to show more respect for you."Vera shakes her head. "I don't understand you two! Is there something going on that I need to know about?"Father

At Josias's house, everyone mentioned in the previous chapter is having coffee with nut cookies served by Dora. The record continues, now everyone is listening to "Stuck on You."Someone claps his hands outside. Josias stands up. "I wonder if we'll have any more visitors."When he answers, the smile is shattered on the spot. Natalia is standing outside."Hello, Josias. Is Melissa at home?"Melissa spits out her sip of coffee as she recognizes the voice. "Stacy, your cousin is here!""What a..."William covers Caio's ears, but Stacy doesn't finish the swearing.Josias wonders what to do, "What's up, guys?"Melissa confidently decides, "Let her in, honey."When Natalia enters, she is shocked to see Uélton. He stares at her furiously.Natalia pretends Uélton doesn't exist and faces Melissa: "Melissa, can we talk alone?"Melissa is harsh: "Anything you speak can be said in front of everyone."

The nightclub is crowded, the music "Street Dance" by Break Machine is at full volume.Adrian is feeling annoyed, not exactly what he expected. He struggles his way through the crowd and reaches the bar.Adrian asks the bartender, "Jesus Christ, is this place always like this, chaotic?""It's because today is Sunday." The bartender replies smiling at the crowded venue."And that music is for the sole purpose of making us deaf?"The bartender continues laughing. "I see it's your first time. You get used to it.""Then let's get used to the drinks you have."Adrian orders a classic cocktail. After being served, he drinks it turning to look at the crowd. And it is from looking at the crowd that he sees Vera walking among those present."Wow, I wonder if today is my lucky day?" He mutters.Vera approaches the counter and stops right next to Adrian. "A beer please!"Adrian quips, "Is beer an appropriate drink for a lady

At the construction site, Simeon is walking among the workers with a frown. William is carrying a box of tiles into the bathroom."Son, do you know where Uélton is?""Can I take that box, Dad?" The two make their way to the bathroom. William deposits the box on the floor and rests his arms, "I don't know, hasn't he come yet?"Simeon scratches his helmet, "No, and I'm getting worried. After what your mother said yesterday, with Josias going after him to see if he didn't jump off a bridge...""Josias said he managed to find him and took him home." William comforts him.But, Simeon is not reassured, " And then what? Well, if we had Harold Freire's phone number...""He's in his work." William reminds him."I hope Milton doesn't give him a hard time." Father and son worry.********************************************************Wallace is surprised by Uélton appearing to him in the warehouse."Uél

Carmen and Pamela meet for lunch together.Carmen excitedly announces: "I found Adrian in the square, he's also looking for a job!"Pamela reacts openmouthed. "Really? And why isn't he with you?"Carmen responds smartly: "We talked, he invited me, but I preferred to come with you."Pamela purses her lips, "Oh, sis, you'd better be with your man!"Carmen smiles: "No, honey, I'm doing the same thing in the soap. I'm not going to be desperate. He'll come after me. I've already made a good impression, I said he needed to appreciate himself, that he did very well quitting that one damn company."Pamela is excited. "Oh, yes! Encourage him and he'll remember that later.""He just said that."Pamela encourages her: "No doubt, he'll regret leaving you to try to be Melissa's lover."Pamela clocks out and the two leave. Outside the supermarket, they continue their conversation, walking to the restaurant."You know, sis," Car