At Crystal Blue, Josias is relieved to see that Melissa is safe and sound.“Daddy, you don't have to worry.” Caroline says angelically, “Mom and Kelvin promised that everything will be fine.”Adults are embarrassed. How do you explain to Caroline that JOSIAS is the one making sure things are okay?Josias smiles slightly and strokes his daughter's hair, “OK, princess. You better go home with your mother.”Dr. Silvana approaches him, “Mr. Rocha, we were just going to the penthouse. Don't worry, Melissa and the twins are doing fine.”“Thank you, Dr. Silvana. You've been a loyal doctor. If you need anything...”“I need a boyfriend,” Silvana responds unexpectedly, making everyone laugh with the unusual reply.Kelvin approaches Josias, “Don't worry, buddy. I'm going to the police station right now.”“Let's go together. Nobody touches someone I love.” Josias responds coldly.Kelvin nods. The two gentlemen withdraw.“Where did dad go?” Alan asks.“He went to the police station with Kelvin,” M
At the police station, Ivan enters his office and gets terrified.Josias and Kelvin sat waiting for him, grinning mischievously.“What are you doing here? Who let you in?”Josias nods, “There is no such thing as ‘you can’t come in’ for me, my friend.”“As far as I know, Mr. Rocha, no one is above the law.”“But then am I UNDER the law because your wife thinks I’m attractive?” Josias gets to the heart of the matter.Ivan sits in the swivel chair with discomfort on his face, “Just say what you want because my time is short.”“Vera Reis’s life will be short if you keep the kidnapper out of prison.” Kelvin responds, “Now that Mr. Vasconcelos is free and knows that she was the one who denounced him, he’ll want retaliation.”“Meanwhile, he enjoys accosting my ex-wife in the street and freaking her out.” Josias completes.But Ivan smirks, “Wait, whose wife is she?”“Mine,” Kelvin responds without understanding.“So, Mr. Rocha, excuse me, the conversation will be with the young man here. If t
The next day, Melissa is relaxing in the Mountain Penthouse living room. She is lying on the sofa while Kelvin serves her breakfast.“More peaceful, my queen?”“Much more peaceful, my king.” Melissa smiles, “Breakfast looks good.”“I tried to do the basics. Hope you like it.”Alan steps forward, “I helped, Mom. And Caroline opened the jar of jam. She is very happy about the contribution.”Melissa laughs. Thank God, a peaceful and happy home life was all she needed.However, the landline rings and Kelvin answers, “Hello?”The classic doorman replies, “Mr. Mountain, Sergeant Ivan Moraes wants to speak with Madam Rocha. I dare not call the police this time...”Kelvin purses his lips, then replies, “Send him upstairs. There is nothing you can do to prevent this.”“OK.” The doorman hangs up.“Who was it, dear?” Melissa asks, interested.“Instead of sending a subordinate, Sergeant Moraes decided to come himself.”Melissa was going to chew on a ham sandwich, but her mouth tasted sour.******
Amoreira finishes reading the report and hands it to Beto.“And then?” Beto picks up the sheets but doesn't read them.“There is no arsenic or anything wrong with those sweets. The kids could have eaten it.” Amoreira responds serenely.But the news doesn’t cheer the couple. Teresa blusters, “But that, never! We teach our children never to accept anything from strangers. The person who gave those sweets said he worked for their aunt's husband, but we know that Vera doesn't have a husband.”“And the only person claiming to be my sister's husband is wacko Renan Vasconcelos.”“So, Detective, do we have the materiality to charge him to Sergeant Moraes?” Teresa asks in a pleading tone.Amoreira sits down at the desk, “The sergeant is in the Mountain penthouse taking Mrs. Mountain’s testimony. She was approached by the industrialist and she felt sick. But the babies are doing fine.”“Oh my God!” Teresa covers her mouth with her hand in horror.“This freak is lusting after Melissa's naked bod
Ivan continues to ask Melissa how what she alleges was an attack happened.“And then, Mrs. Mountain, you’re telling me that Mr. Vasconcelos, despite approaching you strangely and inconveniently, didn’t pose any danger to you?”Melissa's eyes widen, “What do you mean, he didn't pose any danger? He was about to kidnap me if not for my husband showing up!”Ivan wiggles, “I'm sorry, Mrs. Mountain, but I cannot draw the same conclusion. Were there security guards or bodyguards near him? Was there a black, ominous car parked in a convenient spot? If Mr. Vasconcelos wanted to kidnap you and saw that the lady was aloof, why didn't he abduct you immediately? Why did he come up with this ‘wanting to help you’ thing?”Melissa snorts, "Sergeant, I don't think the guy is going to openly admit that he was going to kidnap me!"“But the square was empty. An opportunity he had.”Melissa takes a deep breath, “I can't believe it! You want to set him free!”“I don't want to arrest people for guesswork, M
Later, after Beto returns from the bus station, he is in the office at the Teodoro building, conferring with Josias and Tiago.“Very well, gentlemen.” Josias takes the reins of the meeting, “Time to let me know exactly what's going on in town. Why was I not informed about the supposedly poisoned candies?”Beto responds, “Josias, I didn't want to bother you. You've been so busy with your company and the construction of the new headquarters... I needed to take control of the situation.”“I'm not saying you're incapable, Beto.” Josias clarifies, “I want to congratulate you for taking the initiative to protect your family.”“I know you always want to help.” Beto smiles, “The children are very fond of you, calling you Uncle.”“It must be because I was there from the birth of all of them,” Josias responds with a smile.“Anyway, Josias,” Tiago clears his throat, “There's something you need to know.”Josias stares at Tiago intently.“I had a private conversation with Renan Vasconcelos a while
A week later, Beto received the first letter from his children. He smiles and his eyes fill with tears.“So, dear, how are they?” Teresa approaches her beloved.They are in one of the living rooms of the Rocha Mansion as guests. Beto delights in the soft upholstery of the sofa.Beto responds, “They ate the expected chocolate cake, Grandpa Raymond welcomed them with hugs and kisses, Grandma Cristina and Seu Moacyr visited them too... and Mom Pamela is working as an executive secretary.”The last part of the letter left a bitter taste in Beto's mouth. He is certain that Pamela is actually her boss's lover and that her position as secretary is merely a cover.Teresa has the same feeling, “Well, the kids are at Grandpa’s house, right?”“Yes, they are re-meting Junior. The boy must be gigantic.” Beto scratches his chin, “Sixteen years old, older than Caio.”“Can I read the letter?”“Sure.” Beto passes the letter to his girlfriend.But when Teresa picks up the letter, she notices Beto's som
At the Rocha Mansion, Teresa wants to know what Beto means by suspecting Josias.“Darling, you're not thinking of making up rumors and gossip about the man who saved our lives, are you?”“These aren’t rumors.” Beto responds frowning and slightly rude, “I overheard the conversation, and was present when they mentioned the loan shark.”“The loan shark?” Teresa is confused.“That guy who ordered to collect the debt from Josias’s father and the henchmen ended up killing him.” Beto responds, “Tiago Bento said that Renan Vasconcelos was the criminal's henchman, but when he was killed, Renan fled to Victoria... and now he's back as an industrialist.”Teresa also feels strange, “And this has to do with Josias?”“That's what I didn't understand... Mr. Bento also said that he recommended Secretary Ernesto to flee. As far as I knew, Ernesto and Lilian went to take care of her mother who had cancer. Was that then a lie?”“Ernesto also knows Renan Vasconcelos...?” Teresa covers her mouth with her