The next day, Josias is reading the daily newspaper in his private library in the Rocha Mansion. The Economics section is quite lively. And Josias is also excited: the more Brazil prospers, the more Rocha Constructions prospers together.The desk phone rings and he answers it, “Hello?”One of the employees who replaced Lilian informs him, “Sir, Sergeant Moraes from the police station wants to speak with you.”“OK, I'll take it.” Josias waits to hear Ivan's voice.“Good morning, Mr. Rocha!” Ivan is in a weird tone in Josias's opinion, “Ehr... hope I didn't wake you up.”“No, I can't afford to wake up late on weekdays,” Josias responds excitedly.“OK, good... Ehr... could you come over to the police station?”“Is it to talk about Renan Vasconcelos?” Josias tries to understand the sergeant's fear, “I don't know if I'll be much help.”“It was what Mr. Bento said.” Ivan hastily replies, “But it will be of great importance, sir.”“I already gave my statement regarding the crazy talk in the
Wallace is curious to know what Vera has decided to do with her life.“Wally, I've decided I'm going to get some professional help before we start a reliable relationship.” She responds with her head down.Wallace smiles, “But Vera... that's cause for rejoicing! I don't understand why you are sad as if it were something shameful.”“It's just that now you're gonna think I'm crazy, or you're gonna be afraid of triggering my traumas and moving away from me...”Wallace gently takes Vera's face and lifts it. She looks at him with teary eyes.“I won’t abandon you,” Wallace speaks in a serious yet romantic tone that melts Vera's heart.“My dear Wally...”“No more wasting time.” Wallace responds, “I was pretty dumb not to realize I was marrying a wonderful woman in 1985. Well, I'm not letting you escape again.”“But what about my treatment? It could take months... years...”“Take your time.” Wallace smiles slightly, “When the psychiatrist decides you are capable of marrying me, we’ll do it.”
Josias is upset when he learns that Renan didn't want to sink in the high tide without dragging him along, the smart guy.He takes a deep breath and tries to defend himself as much as possible, “Sergeant Moraes, I need to locate myself in this story first. Renan Vasconcelos was detained for kidnapping and chasing Vera Reis and for maintaining an illegal establishment in the capital where numerous crimes took place. What does the death of the moneylender that occurred thirteen years ago have to do with this case?”Ivan checks the computer-printed sheets in Courier font, “Well... according to the detainee, you just helped the authorities to arrest him because of this incident. Mr. Vasconcelos would have said something about you being the mastermind of the crime.”Josias's heart races, but on the outside, he remains calm, “And how does Mr. Vasconcelos know that I had anything to do with it?”“Mr. Rocha, it's no secret to anyone here in Lagoon City that you were the victim of that loan sh
Josias is taken to Renan's provisional detention cell. When he finds him, his look is one of contempt and disgust.Renan was unshaven and his clothes were frayed and fetid with sweat. On the other side of the cell was another detainee for another crime that we will ignore for the moment.Renan smiles ironically when he sees Josias again, “Hey, you mean my denunciation paid off? They threw you to the joint, huh?”Josias turns up his nose, “I came here just to tell you that your ruse didn't work, pal!”Renan undoes the mocking smile, “What did you say?”“Prison didn’t affect your hearing.” Josias counters, this time it's his turn to smile, “You tried to drag me into the mud with you without explaining to the sergeant how you got involved in the loan shark's story. A failed attempt, my comrade.”Renan gets up, with a threatening face. If it weren't for the bars, there would have been a fight right then, “I was hoping you'd explain to the sergeant in my place.”Josias is surprised by the
Katherine was thoughtful in her office, remembering the conversation she had overheard from Tiago over the phone.She knew that Josias went to the police station to discuss the arrest of Renan Vasconcelos. But why did he talk to Tiago about the moneylender's death? What does one thing have to do with another?Could it be that Renan Vasconcelos was somehow involved with the loan shark? And is that why the sergeant summoned Josias to appear?Octavio enters her office, “Good morning, Kate! Thinking about wedding details?”Katherine disguises herself, “Yes, Octavio. There are so many things to arrange...”“I thought I had almost everything ready.” Octavio pulls up a chair and sits down face to face, “Even I know that the ceremony will be in your mansion, the honeymoon will be in Paris...”Katherine smiles, “Ah, but I assure you that for the occasion to be perfect, we cannot neglect the details. How about you?”Octavio is slightly surprised, “I beg your pardon?”Katherine giggles, “Come on
Vera is in front of the person who promised to help her but only made her situation worse.Renan still tries to make himself worthy, “How could you do this to me, Vera? Why did you run away from the Rocha Hotel? I saved you, I was treating you like a princess!”“You were treating me like a prisoner!” Vera roars, “And everything changed when I found out you owned the very same nightclub where I was being bullied.” Vera claps her hands ironically, “And you still say I should thank you for getting me out of there, but what about the other dancers?”“I felt you didn't fit in that place,” Renan responds dryly.But Vera is not calmed by this, “I thought you were going to say that you fell in love with me. But that didn't even happen, right? You didn't see me as a woman, you saw me as property, the ‘boss wife’.”“I respected you.” Renan retorts.“Of course, because you didn't want to add ‘rape’ to your criminal record, correct? You’ll still be indicted for it. I hope the Victoria Police hunt
At the police station, Amoreira is enjoying another issue of Maggiezine while propping his feet up on his desk. Ivan enters the office and finds it strange to spot the detective like that.“What is this, Amoreira? Are you following the episode's summary of 'Sweet Love'?”Amoreira is not offended and straightens up in his chair, “Well, if I can't follow the program live, I have to resort to the summaries. But that's not just why I have fun with the magazine.”Ivan shoots the detective a suspicious gaze, “OK, if you say so... I need you to get busy with a case.”“What happened?” Amoreira is even more interested.“Renan Vasconcelos drew attention to the fact that Josias Rocha was greatly benefited by the death of loan shark José Augusto Rios, in 1984. Somehow he insinuated that Josias was not the only beneficiary...”Amoreira revolts, “Are you saying that the bandit accused Mr. Rocha of taking justice into his own hands?”“That's basically it,” Ivan responds cautiously.“This is nonsense
Wallace visits the Teodoro building. Vera and Teresa meet in the lobby with the radio playing “Sunday Morning” by No Doubt.“WALLY!” Vera drops the broom and hugs her... friend? Boyfriend? Ex-husband?Teresa smiles when she sees her future sister-in-law all joyful, “Ah, that’s love...”Vera breaks the hug, fearing that Wallace will be enraged by the scandalous gesture, but Wallace was smiling, “Looks like I've gained a fan.”“Oh, you modest one.” Vera laughs and smooths her hand over Wallace's chest, hard as marble, “If you pose in Maggiezine with your shirt off, the ladies go crazy. Wally, you're too hot, always remember that!”Wallace laughs, still feeling unworthy of so much female admiration, “Don't overdo it, Vera. Anyway, how was your day?”“I faced the devil in jail,” Vera responds firmly.The answer displeased Wallace, “Vera, why did you provoke Renan Vasconcelos? If he gets out of jail, he’ll go straight after you to get revenge!”“And you will allow it?” Vera asks sweetly.“