It's evening. As the party wound down and guests began to leave the Sterling Mansion, Walter and Matthew shared a fraternal embrace in the foyer."Finally, it's over, buddy," Walter said. "Let's focus on our businesses from now on."Matthew smiled. "Have you inherited yours already?""No, but we'll continue to prepare for that day!" Walter replied jokingly.The embrace ended as the Andrade family approached, ready to leave."Matt, congratulations once again," Charles said. "The graduation speech was very inspiring."Emmanuelle added, "I'm sure the audience on the LCN channel must have gone through the roof."Jacqueline, still reeling from the news that Matthew was dating Elaine, found it difficult to speak.Walter gave her a pleading look, silently urging her to say something."Good luck in your professional life, Matt," Jacqueline said defensively."Thank you, Jacque. And remember what I told you," Matthew responded kindly.Unable to handle the situation any longer, Jacqueline left a

The morning at the Gouveia family's beach house was marked by an uneasy breakfast.The air was thick with tension as Andrea and Vicente exchanged suspicious glances directed at Nathan."Where were you last night? Night swimming?" Vicente inquired with his tone tinged with suspicion.Nathan made a sly grin, taking deliberate bites of his ham and cheese sandwich to annoy his father. "I was just grabbing a snack," he replied, swallowing with a hint of insolence.Andrea chimed in, "With whom?"Nathan maintained his mocking smile as he replied, "With some friends," further fueling his parents' skepticism.Vicente's frustration was palpable. "Are you trying to tear this family apart?"But Nathan remained defiant. "I'm not the one hiding secrets and making shady deals," he retorted, his words dripping with disdain.Andrea, visibly offended, shot back, "Oh! So now you're using that against us?"Nathan's response was blunt. "Just a heads-up, I could if I wanted to."Vicente's patience wore th

Andreia, dressed in a green suit for work, paced the living room of their beach house, her face etched with worry. Vicente, wearing only red shorts, prepared for a swim."I'm extremely worried, darling!" Andreia exclaimed."Who was that old man you showed me, and what does he plan to do with our son?" Vicente asked, concern growing in his voice.Andreia's irritation was displayed all over her face. "He is an annoying old man who was in love with Mom and blames my Dad for 'stealing' her from him. As if such a thing could be true. My mother was the beauty of the school and my father was the captain of the football team: how could anyone dare to separate that perfect couple?""The imbecile thought he could, huh?" Vicente joked."And now he is using that grudge to get back at my father, interfering with his decisions at the board," Andreia continued.Vicente's anger flared. "And what's worse: using my son as a tool for revenge! No wonder Nate is so confident in defeating Matt!""I hope Ma

The next day at the beach house, Andreia was in the kitchen preparing breakfast for another workday.She hummed softly to herself as she worked with the scent of freshly brewed coffee filling the air.Vicente appeared in the doorway, deep circles under his eyes, moving slowly as if he were sleepwalking."Good morning, dear! Breakfast is ready," Andreia called out cheerfully, turning to her husband.Her cheerful demeanor quickly turned to concern as she saw Vicente's sinister expression."Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! What's wrong, dear? Not much sleep? I didn't notice you tossing and turning in bed last night," she asked frantically."Of course not, woman! You were sleeping like a log!" Vicente snapped back, his tone harsh and irritable.Andreia pursed her lips and focused on the coffee maker, trying to keep her composure."And may I know the reason for your insomnia?" she asked, her voice tense.Vicente suddenly coughed violently, sounding like a tuberculosis patient. The sound echoed thr

The tense conversation continues in the Silva penthouse kitchen among Liz, Fernando, and Ronaldo."Fernando, son, we need to handle this situation calmly," Fernando advises. "If Jasmine returns and we have Patty living here, things will get ugly between them."Ronaldo responds ironically, "Really? Why? Is Jasmine the owner of this penthouse?"Liz intervenes, "No, but she's our daughter."Ronaldo explains, "Mom, Jasmine disobeyed Matt and was morally responsible for his breakup with Patty. Having Jasmine here would be a constant reminder for Patty."Fernando questions with outrage, "So you suggest we FORBID Jasmine from coming back?""That's the price she pays for being a troublemaker," Ronaldo insists.Fernando and Liz shake their heads at the same time, disagreeing."Sorry, son," Fernando adds. "If Patty wants to live here, she'll be welcome. But if Jasmine reappears, I won't kick out my daughter. They'll have to learn to live together."Ronaldo tastes bitterness in his mouth, knowin