Matthew watches as the Board members confer among themselves, in whispers, with faces showing disbelief.He narrows his eyes, trying to understand what is going on in the minds of those old fogeys.Wasn't it enough that he had given up the love of his life because of family legacy?What more do these idiots want?One of the shareholders whispered to Abner and he seemed to be trying to calm things down with facts and logic.One of the Board members decided to verbalize what he was feeling, "My boy, I hope you have learned your lesson.""That you have the power to dictate my love life and that we're back in the 19th century?" Matthew retorts ironically, "Yes, Mr. Dantas, I have learned my lesson.""It wasn't just us who were dismayed by what you call your love life." Mr. Dantas retorted severely, "You were raised without a father, so you lack the qualities that a real man requires. You should take after your grandfather and find a lady like Alice Sterling to marry."Matthew felt like pu

Matthew visits Urbano magazine to meet Andreia.The magazine employees just needed to bow in royal reverence before the heir of the Sterling conglomerate.Andreia was in a meeting with some journalists indicating the next articles to be written. Matthew waited patiently outside.When the meeting ended, the journalists left satisfied with the guidance given."Oh, good afternoon, Mr. Sterling!""We're sorry for the breakup.""Thank you, guys. Have a good work." Matthew entered the room.Andreia saw him. "Hi, Matt! Did you come to check if Nate is doing a good job?""Is he? Did you find a spot for him?" Matthew asked disheartened.Andreia realized how upset Matthew was with this situation. "Yes, Matt. He has already started collaborating with ideas for upcoming articles for the next editions.""Such as…?""Jackson Borges!" Andreia comments more excitedly, "The guy is trending right now, we need to explore this newness in a way that the LCN gossip columns aren't."Matthew chooses a chair

Theodore did his best to keep the towel securely around his waist. However, his mischievous smile indicated that he wanted something else with Patricia."Well, Miss Borges. I didn't know you had a thing for me. Now that you've broken up with Matthew Sterling, we can start our affair—"A well-deserved slap from Patricia silenced the womanizer's immoral words.Theodore slumped on the bed. Feeling the towel was loose, he quickly grabbed a pillow and placed it between his legs.If Patricia lied to Matthew saying she saw something she shouldn't have, Matthew could have the Bento family 'boys' cut Theodore's berries off!"Now, can we talk about business?" Patricia demanded furiously."What do you want to discuss?" Theodore asked, sitting up on the bed."You've had enough fun with this story of your aunt's painting that until months ago, I had never heard of." Patricia took the opportunity to mock the painter.Theodore felt offended. "Don't talk like that! Lilian Chaves—""Blah, blah, blah,

In the evening, Borges House had a dinner party for guests.Vanda finished cooking the bean stew with sausage and bacon, turning off the stove burner. She smelled the pot and closed her eyes in pleasure.Hélio appeared dressed in formal attire, "Hmm... Darling, prepare some antacid tablets, as we might get stomach aches from this delicious bean stew!""Does that mean you're praising my cooking, right?" Vanda jokes, turning to her husband."Definitely. You always outdo yourself in the kitchen." Hélio hugs her.Patricia appeared dressed in casual clothing. Vanda noticed her, "Darling, aren't you going to wear something more presentable?""Why? It's Cindy Cardoso who's coming, Mom. I bet Jackson will show up naked to please her heat."Vanda laughs while Hélio is embarrassed."Daughter, don't speak like that. Jackson is a gentleman, I taught him manners." Hélio complains.Patricia kisses her father's cheek, "Don't worry, dear father. Everything will be fine. Jackson won't make mistakes wi

Alice blushes as if she were back in high school."Matt! Where did you get this absurd information, my grandson?""Absurd is someone thinking they would have a future with you when you were already head over heels for my grandfather." Matthew calms down a bit.Seeing Alice react all shy amused him.Alice shakes her head, "Don't be like that, Matt. Alfredo, at the time, was a good match. But your grandfather was the one who won my heart.""Yes, of course." Matthew smiles, "Love is in the air. But now that the other lost you, he finds a way to get revenge by taking out his frustration on me, taking advantage of the fact that I'm the grandson of his rival."Alice fills with rage. "What an outrage... His wife always knew that he had his eyes on me. I don't know how she hasn't died of cancer yet.""Do you have contact with Mrs. Dantas?" Matthew asked."No, if I get close to her, she might kill me with a letter opener," Alice answers resolutely. "Anyway, dinner is ready. You need to bathe f