“What do you mean?” Claudia leaned back on the sofa. If she knew that Gilson and Celia had spent nights doing “overtime” on that very sofa, she would’ve jumped up in a flash. “Was what she did right?”“Woman, why did you bring up what Elara said as provocation? Wasn’t it to humiliate her?” Gilson frowned. “You deliberately provoked her, and now you’re acting like the victim when she fights back? If you don’t want to get slapped, treat people with respect!”Elara decided to speak up. “Mr. Vasconcelos, I only said certain things because your wife and daughter started disrespecting me for spending the night at the mansion.”Christopher complained, indignant. “Come on, Mom. When our family lawyer spent nights wrecking my little sister, did you make jokes and insult him too?”Claudia was caught in her contradiction and fell silent.Of course not. When it was Patricio and Katrina giving in to lust and carnal desires, Claudia had cheered and encouraged her daughter!Claudia’s awkward silence

“Ah, I figured someone would complain about that,” Patricio replied mockingly. “What? Was I supposed to keep Katrina’s stuff?”“I’m focusing on the furniture and layette for your late baby!” Christopher yelled, outraged. “Why didn’t you sell it or donate it? Why did you send it to my mansion, knowing how traumatic the baby’s loss was for my little sister?!”Patricio dropped the mocking smile. “Traumatic? Your ‘little sister’ and her mother are talking about revenge, forever locked in their rivalry against Briana. I’m done with it! She’s not grieving! I’m more and more convinced that Katrina threw herself down the stairs on purpose just because she lost the bet over the baby nurseries.”“There was never any bet.” Christopher clarified.Patricio smiled cruelly again. “See? Just another thing from your mentally unbalanced sister. I’m out! I don’t want anything more to do with this. Either educate Katrina or put her in an asylum!”“You still don’t get it?” Christopher advanced threatening

MondayThe black SUV carrying Briana and Julian approached Ferro House.Mark, Regis, and the others were waiting at the entrance. Mark smiled faintly, barely containing his excitement to see his beloved wife again.When the car stopped, Domitila and Rubem quickly went to the trunk to get the luggage.Julian helped Briana out of the car, her pregnancy now even more obvious.Briana looked radiant with a tan, showing she'd really enjoyed the beach.Mark couldn't hold back anymore and walked toward his beloved wife, his smile widening.Briana smiled too, approaching her husband, and they shared a modest kiss."I missed you!" he whispered romantically in her ear."I know you did." Briana winked mischievously."Let's go inside!" Mark gestured.Inside Ferro House, Briana couldn't help asking about the latest news."So? Is it really safe for me to be back?""Don't think about those things." Mark shook his head. "Sometimes I think I overreacted by sending you away.""No, you were worried about

By "Uncle Bert," Mark meant His Royal Highness, Emperor Roberto Lemes of the Aurelian reign.Clayton ran his right hand through his hair, feeling the pressure."We'll discuss that too once the other agenda items are handled." Clayton decided. "After that, I'll schedule an urgent meeting with the Public Security Council. If you want to stick around, you can come along.""I gave up my privileges as Lord Ferro around here." Mark declined with a faint smile. "My commitment is in Braspolis, helping close this chapter.""Mark, seriously consider the chance to become who you really are again if you solve this mystery." Clayton was serious and determined to give his cousin another shot. "You may have declined the throne, but it's clear you still have value to us — and to the people of Aurelia.""After my firstborn is born, I'll think about it warmly." Mark smiled faintly.After his firstborn arrived, everything would be easier."In the meantime, keep things discreet." Clayton stood up. "Found

Claudia watched Celia enter the coffee room with a triumphant posture. A wave of suspicion ran through the CEO's wife.Rodolfo had asked Claudia to speak quieter, but she was beside herself.Could Celia have...?"What are you doing here?" Claudia's yell came out shrill.Celia scratched her ear, pretending to be deaf. "Wow. That scream echoed all the way to Thailand.""I asked you a question, you—""Spare the insults!" Celia dropped the mocking expression, deciding to go firm and serious with the hysteric one. "It's not possible that your husband or daughter didn't tell you I'm coming back to the company.""I took it as a joke." Claudia smiled wickedly. "No company at the Vasconcelos level would hire an assistant fired twice.""I resigned the first time!" Celia cleverly didn't reveal the reason = to avoid being assaulted by Gilson.After all, now Gilson has Celia's consent to treat her worse than a sex doll in the little house they keep hidden!Claudia didn't catch the real meaning of