At the Mountain Penthouse, Maggie and Bernardo talk to Daryl, Kelvin, and Diane about Adelaide’s situation.“Guys, Uncle Ulysses needs to take care of some commitments regarding the company, and he needs us to keep an eye on Aunt Adelaide.”“Oh, shit...” Diane complains through gritted teeth.“We thought about organizing a rotation so it wouldn’t be difficult for anyone.” Bernardo suggests with a pacifying smile, “What do you think?”“I’m very busy at Crystal Blue and I don’t even have the intimacy with Adelaide for that,” Diane responds dryly and rudely.“Jeez, Diane!” Maggie frowns, “What’s wrong with you?”“If I go to the hospital, I won’t hold back.” Diane complains, “I’m going to shake her awake and make her tell us what really happened here in the living room!”“Be patient, darling.” Daryl wraps his arm around her back.Bernardo takes advantage, “I see that you’re more receptive to the idea, Daryl.”“Yes, I accept the mission. Aunt Adelaide needs our support. She also has respon
Vernon reacts in horror upon hearing the same story that Amoreira told Kelvin.“For God’s sake, Detective! Is this all true?”“Yes, and young Kelvin Mountain had the same reaction as you.” Amoreira nods regretfully.“Do the other brothers know anything? Francisco, Isabel...”“No, Kelvin Mountain is the only one who knows this, and I asked to keep the conversation between us.” Amoreira sighs, “If it weren’t for Mrs. Cardozo being catatonic in the hospital, I would have already given this whole bombshell to my colleagues who investigated the ‘suicide’.”“The case was resolved and kept as such, unfortunately.” Vernon narrows his eyes, “Amoreira, I think you should have spoken this discovery to everybody even without your client’s prior approval.”Amoreira, however, is in doubt. “I thought a lot before telling the nephew.”“I know, the ‘detective-client confidentiality’ thing.” Vernon sighs, “But I think things are a little different. No one will question why Mrs. Cardozo showed signs of
Erasmo is calm in his office when he receives an abusive phone call from Daryl.He purses his lips, not willing to be charged for the favor...But when the minutes pass and Daryl doesn’t give up, Erasmo has no choice but to answer, “Hello? My God, man, don’t you have any other occupation than to bother me today?”“I need to know, man...” Daryl smirks at his desk.“No, my wife hasn’t yet recorded or caused any flagrant to dishonor Cláudio Guzman.” Erasmo chooses his words.“That’s not what I want to know!” Daryl scoffs, “I want to know if your adulterous wife moaned in pleasure beneath the virile body of Lagoon City’s most sought-after model!”“Go to hell!” Erasmo screams madly. At this moment, Olivia enters the office and gets scared.“Apparently, I’ll have to do my part. I have free time, and I’ll pay a visit to Josias Rocha to talk about Alan’s son-in-law who will no longer be.”Erasmo hangs up the cell phone on Daryl. Olivia is terrified. Are they talking...?“Do I need to ask who
At Crystal Blue, Caroline meets Cláudio in the back of the restaurant, talking to the chef.“If we do it this way, no one will be able to say that we’re copying Chef Ben Teixeira.” The chef states confidently.“Then let’s do this. Let Daryl know, please.” Cláudio grins.“How strange. He used to be the one giving the orders around here.” The chef jokes and walks away, “Ah, hello, Miss Rocha!”“Caroline!” Cláudio approaches her, “What an incredible pleasure to see you. Do you want to give any advice about our menu?”Caroline smiles angelically, “What’s all this about not copying Ben?”Cláudio looks both ways and speaks as if he were telling a secret, whispering and leaning towards Caroline, “We’re also going to make fancy dishes involving lobster.”Caroline bursts into laughter. “HA, HA, HA! Is my father’s hotel kitchen the only one in the world to have lobster on the menu?”“Well, you know how things are.” Cláudio straightens up and scratches the back of his head, “If the Rocha Hotel s
Josias is in his office at Rocha Constructions reading the fictional report that Henrique wrote. Bernardo is with him.“So, Mr. Rocha?”“Who is Mr. Rocha?” Josias asks jokingly.“You sir...?” Henry is confused.“He, he, he... I already told you to call me ‘Uncle Josias’ like everyone else, Henrique.” Josias laughs heartily.“OK, Mr. Rocha.” Henrique just can’t do it, “Did I write well? My father and mother said I had talent.”“But of course you have talent! Don’t think they just say that because they’re your parents. Do you plan on joining the school newspaper?”“What a coincidence, that’s what I told mom!” Henrique states with wide eyes. Does Josias read minds?Bernardo taps both Henrique’s shoulders. “Son, wait outside, and show Reuben your stuff.”“I don’t know if he’ll be able to understand...” Henrique walks away with his face expressing doubt. The article was written too well for an eleven year old.Josias smiles at Bernardo. “Congratulations, Bernie. You raised a fine son. When
At night, at Amoreira’s house, he enters and finds Brigitte wearing casual clothes, sitting on the sofa in the living room, and watching the music video for the song “Perfect”, by Simple Plan.“Little girl, aren’t you too old for these boy bands?”“They’re not exactly boys. If I say I’m too old for certain things, you retort that I’m still your little princess,” Brigitte comments, laughing.“OK, taste is not up for debate.” Amoreira gestures as if to say ‘I give up’. “Your old father is starving. Do we have anything to eat?”“I ordered pizza from Pizzeria Campos.” Brigitte answers with a sly smile.Amoreira sits down in the armchair and takes off his shoes, letting out a sigh of relief, “AHHH... Pizzeria Campos? That was very obvious, huh, daughter? When will the wedding be?”“He hasn’t even asked me to be his girlfriend yet, dad.” Brigitte laughs, “We’re getting to know each other better as friends.”“But that’s how it starts. Your mother and I were best friends, and from that, it tu
“Since you claim with such conviction that you didn’t keep your part of the agreement, I’m going to reveal to Josias Rocha that I was the one who gave you the money to save your ridiculous company,” Daryl speaks threateningly.Olivia, however, bursts into laughter. She is not intimidated in the slightest. “That’s it, come on! Tell Mr. Rocha. But I hope you’re willing to tell him WHY you wanted to help us.”“What do you mean by that?” Daryl frowns.“I meant that, if Mr. Rocha finds out that you helped us with Vaztrans just to get the restaurant back, he will side with Cláudio Guzman. Maybe he will punish us, but you would also be defeated. Think, you imbecile!”Daryl is shaken. He didn’t want to admit it, but Olivia had a point.“So consider this deal cancelled!” Olivia declares full of herself, “If you insist, we’ll pay you every penny. But I won’t be your whore because you lent us money. And don’t make my husband have a heart attack! Have a good night!”Olivia turns and leaves the of
In the next issue of Maggiezine, the fashion show sponsored by Josias Rocha was the cover story.As always, Cláudio and Rodrigo were stunning as they walked the catwalk, drawing applause from the men and sighs from the women.Josias was very pleased with the result. That’s all he ever wanted: to help talented people stand out and those most in need.With the money raised, Josias can take the local police station for the residents of Happiness Slum from project to reality. He was talking to Beto about it.The lobby of the Teodoro building welcomes Josias with the song “No Fear”, by The Rasmus. Pedro was nearby, bobbing his head to the rock rhythm.“That’s right, we shouldn’t be afraid because now you will be safer than before,” Josias states.“Is the police station going to get off the ground?” Beto asks excitedly.“Yes, I got the money and sponsorship for it. Melissa will be responsible for managing the donations. It looks like someone will get a raise at a certain orphanage...”Flávi