2023-12-20 21:00:06The day of the photoshoot for Cardozo Perfumes has arrived.
The shoot was carried out inside the Quantium agency because Rodrigo was still their model. But the photography team was delighted to welcome other unusual models such as Rosemary and Alan.
Thierry was excited about the sets being put together. As Rodrigo wanted something more formal, the photos would be taken in a business setting. Couriers carried a desk and swivel chair while Rodrigo wore a gray suit.
Nadia wa
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Chapter 3541 Why Does Josias Only Speak in the Plural?
Days went by. João Paulo and Maggie exchanged updates in her private office so they could stay on the same page regarding the Erik vs. Nathalie case.“I have an interview scheduled with Dylan,” João Paulo noted. “What about you?”“I’m interviewing Brigitte,” Maggie replied.“When we finish, we’ll swap notes and pull together a comprehensive summary for our archives.”“Any updates on the attacker’s condition?” Maggie asked.“One of my contacts mentioned that Erik Paterson looks like he had a severe allergic reaction to bee stings,” João Paulo chuckled. “His entire face is pitted and swollen.”Maggie threw her head back and burst out laughing.******Meanwhile, at the Mountain Penthouse, Daryl was sipping lemon balm tea on the balcony. For a brief moment, his mind drifted back to the tragic time when Adelaide accidentally pushed his mother to her death. Now, the balcony featured a sturdy wrought-iron railing.Diane appeared, drawing Daryl away from his dark memories.“What are you think
Chapter 3540 No Defense for Erik
Kelvin appeared beside Mary, looking every bit the beaming, proud father.“Are these our guests of honor?” Kelvin welcomed them smoothly. “Kelvin Mountain. It is an absolute pleasure.”“Zach Gomes, and this is my lovely wife, Beatriz,” Zacharias introduced.“Dr. Beatriz, yes, I’ve heard so much about you,” Kelvin acknowledged.“Ah, yes, you must know Reuben Freire,” Beatriz noted.“He’s married to my daughter,” Kelvin blurted out on impulse.Beatriz looked momentarily confused. In the corner of the living room, Daryl grinned maliciously.“Erm... Dr. Gomes,” Melissa quickly cut in, sensing the awkwardness. “What Kelvin meant to say is that he raised Caroline right here in this penthouse as his own daughter. Her and Alan.”“Right, I understand now,” Beatriz said, nodding in comprehension. “Reuben mentioned something similar to me. You were divorced from Josias Rocha for years, married Mr. Mountain, and had Mary and Ignacio.”“Precisely,” Melissa agreed, feeling relieved. “We were one bi
Chapter 3539 Introducing the Gomes Family
Evening descended, bringing with it the long-awaited dinner to introduce the Mountain and Gomes families.Mary was a nerve-wracked wreck in her graceful black dress, stealing nervous glances at a notebook as if memorizing canned responses and greetings. Ignacio walked up behind her and caught her in the act, finding it hilarious.“I don’t believe this!” Ignacio laughed. “Are you actually cheating off a notebook to figure out what to say to your in-laws?”“I need to make a good impression on them!” Mary pleaded, her nerves on edge.Ignacio kept chuckling, but he gently plucked the notebook from her hands.“Don’t do this, sis,” Ignacio advised. “You’re just going to make yourself even more anxious. Let the conversation flow naturally.”Kelvin emerged wearing a sharp suit and tie.“Dinner is ready, sweetheart. Now we just wait...” Kelvin paused, noticing the commotion. “What’s that notebook?”“Nothing, Dad,” Ignacio dismissed, heading off to toss the notebook far away.Mary took a deep,
Chapter 3538 The Shockwave
The morning edition of the Lagoon City Chronicle hit the newsstands, but it wasn’t the usual superficial celebrity gossip that caught the town’s attention. Above the fold, in bold, striking type, ran a hard-hitting investigative piece by João Paulo Queiroz: “THE SILENT SCANDAL: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LAGOON CITY.”Simultaneously, Maggiezine’s website published the full story with matching digital coverage, detailing the corporate firing of Erik Paterson, the immediate legal actions taken against him under the Maria da Penha Law, and teasing upcoming exposures involving higher-profile figures in town.Within hours, phone lines were jammed, and João Paulo’s reputation transformed overnight from a trivial gossip columnist into a formidable investigative journalist.******Down at the police precinct, Dylan reviewed the medical examination reports fresh from the forensics institute. Brigitte stood beside his desk, her hands resting on a crisp leather briefcase.“The IML report is crystal cl
Chapter 3537 The Price of Violence
Morning came to Lagoon City, but the mood inside Brigitte’s legal office was far from bright. Nathalie’s jawline and cheekbone exhibited purple and blue contusions. Sitting across from her, Brigitte carefully reviewed the documents on her desk, her face set in a hard, uncompromising line.“Look at me, Natty,” Brigitte said gently, resting her pen on the notepad. “I need you to hold still for a second.”Nathalie winced slightly as Brigitte adjusted the desk lamp to take high-resolution photos of the facial bruises with a digital camera. Pedro stood near the window with his arms crossed, his knuckles scraped and swollen from the previous night’s brawl.“The physical evidence is unmistakable,” Brigitte stated, setting the camera down. “He didn’t just push you or yell. This is outright physical aggression, and under the law, it changes everything.”“I was terrified, Brigitte,” Nathalie admitted, her voice trembling slightly as she held a cold compress to her face. “If Pedro hadn’t been th
Chapter 3536 Avenging Nathalie
Melissa almost had a heart attack when J.J. burst into her office with such violence. She promptly ended the phone call.“I have to go, Kelvin, bye!” she said, stashing her phone away before glaring at him. “Are you completely OUT OF YOUR MIND?!”“You’re the one who has!” J.J. fumed, practically foaming at the mouth. “I’m telling you that pervert is into you, and you’re going to a dinner without my father?”“It’s not a romantic dinner,” Melissa snapped back, losing her patience. “Mary is going to meet Andrew Gomes’s parents.”“And why won’t my father be there?” J.J. demanded.“Because Mary is my daughter, and Kelvin is her father. Josias will understand.”“You people are hurting my father every time you defect to the Mountain family!” J.J. declared dramatically. “I’m the only faithful, loyal one in this family, for heaven’s sake!”Melissa shook her head and walked out, refusing to argue any further with her husband’s late mistress’s bastard.J.J. pulled out his phone and typed a messa
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