At the Teodoro Building, Reuben visited Pedro to talk about the crazy request he wanted. Both young people are in the canteen eating apple pie.“The tenants here are gaining pounds, it’s a joy.” Reuben still speaks with his mouth full.“Careful, man.” Pedro jokes, “Carol can’t be disappointed that you’re losing your flat stomach.”Reuben swallowed and lifted the hem of his shirt, revealing a perfect six-pack. “Never. If I fail, she will run into the arms of the idiot Felipe.”Pedro worries, “Is there still this risk?”Reuben lets go of his shirt because tenants have started to notice the boy’s bare torso, “He’s now running the Crystal Blue, and he’s sure to use that as bait to seduce my Caroline.”Pedro shrugs, “But what’s the big news? The restaurant has always been in the Mountain family! Uncle Josias just returned the restaurant to the original owners.”“When I was a toddler, the restaurant belonged to the Bento family.” Reuben added, “Anyway, Carol, as the angel she is, will visit
In the canteen, Daniela eats apple pie and makes friends.Pedro points to Rosemary, “Rose, this is our new neighbor Daniela Lombardi. You’ve heard of it, but now you’re being formally introduced.”“Nice to meet you, Daniela. We can be great friends.” Rosemary held out her hand.“Are you Benjamin’s sister?” Daniela stops eating and shakes the famous model’s hand.“No, but if you look closely, we’re almost from the same family.” Rosemary sits at the table and explains patiently, “I am the sister of Caio Campos, son of Will Campos, and Benjamin Teixeira is Melissa Rocha’s cousin.”Daniele felt a little dizzy but nodded. “It’s indeed a big family.”“We mingle ourselves by marriage over the years.” Reuben proudly declares, “The Rochas, Reis, Campos, and Freires will always be interconnected. Ben needs to find a girlfriend to join us.”Everyone laughs.Pedro comments, “Don’t forget the Mountain family. Melissa had Mary and Ignacio.”“Oh, sometimes I forget about the twins, but they’ll be my
Alan, Caio, and Brigitte’s graduation has arrived.The ceremony took place in the large auditorium of Saint Gabriel College. Because of Josias’s presence and the fact that the heir was one of the graduates, there was a press presence.An eager journalist from Lisandro’s Show spoke with admiration, “And now, ladies and gentlemen, we’ll be listening to the moving speech from the heir of Rocha Constructions, Alan Campos Rocha!”Alan, wearing a typical graduation gown and cap, positioned himself on the stage and began to give his speech.In the seats, Melissa was barely holding back her pride. The third generation of the Campos family was graduating from Higher Education!Simeon and Dora were grateful to God for being able to witness this sublime moment.Caroline took photos while Reuben joked about the formality of the ceremony with Pedro and Neilton.“The next generation of graduates is committed to elevating the status of Lagoon City with seriousness and professionalism.” Alan said fir
At Rocha Mansion, Josias’s private celebration continued.A sound system was installed in the party room and the song “Teenagers”, by My Chemical Romance, echoed throughout the venue.Employees served food and drink. Children secretly took delicacies without need because adults didn’t prohibit them.Theodore was enchanted by the mansion because it was the first time he had visited the residence. “Wow... your house is really beautiful, Mr. Rocha.”Alan laughed again. “You’re not going to call me Alan, are you?”“I don’t dare.” Theodore lowered his head humbly.Henry approached him, “Relax, Little Theo. The Rocha family is always inviting, but we know our place.” Henrique stares at Alan, “The speech was very motivating, Mr. Rocha.”“Thank you, Henry. I look forward to hearing from you one day.”“And you’ll hear.” Henrique smiles decisively.Bernardo takes the third glass of champagne. Maggie nudges him.“Don’t overdo it, man!”“Huh? It’s only my third glass, darling.” Bernardo pretends,
The next day, the Reis family had breakfast in Beto’s apartment.“Yesterday’s party was pretty good, huh?” Teresa brought up the subject.“Yes, it was really fun.” Maycon nodded like a toy dog.“It’s exciting.” Beto smiles, “I still haven’t gotten over Alan’s speech. How eloquent!”“He’s prepared.” Pedro solemnly commented, “Does anyone understand David picking up a glass of champagne and drinking it at sixteen?”“He coughed violently afterwards, the idiot.” Rosemary laughed heartily.Beto turned to her and smiled, “Daughter, you were very close to Thierry. Any news you want to share?”Rosemary smiled mysteriously. The others kept their eyes on her.“Thierry and I decided to live in the Lafayette mansion,” Rosemary announced.There were a few seconds of silence, with a delayed reaction.“I thought you guys were going to live here,” Pedro commented.“I know, guys, but thinking about it...” Rosemary explained, “Thierry is very famous with his photographs and I’m becoming famous with mod
Josias was reading the newspaper in the Rocha Mansion library. Before he reached João Paulo’s column, Alan called him on his cell phone.“Hello, son.”On the other side, Alan was still in bed, leaning against the headboard and with the blanket covering him from the waist down, exposing his muscular, naked torso. Sofia was lying next to her husband, admiring his physique and just waiting...“Dad, you need to do something! David’s shame was so big that even João Paulo put it in his column.”“I haven’t read my brother’s column yet,” Josias responds as if he is disappointed that they ruined the surprise.“OK, sorry if I got ahead of myself. But it was something shameful. If that sergeant Ivan Moraes was still here, he would arrest you for serving alcohol to minors.”“But you know that’s not what happened.” Josias tries to be patient, “One of the gardeners was confused by your brother’s height and thought he was eighteen years old. Theodore told me they got confused with him too.”“Here’s
At the Rocha Hotel, Josias knew that Alan would be in marital intimacy with Sofia all day in celebration of his graduation. Therefore, he decided to check with David about the embarrassment he went through in the ballroom.However, he witnessed his cousin Benjamin Teixeira, the hotel’s Master Chef, punching the most annoying supervisor that Elza had the misfortune of hiring. What to do now?David ran to him. “FATHER! That’s not what you’re thinking at all! This is my entire fault!”Benjamin, Sybil, and the others were appalled. How was this David’s fault?Josias looked at David seriously. “How was that your fault?”Benjamin didn’t wait for another second. “Cousin Josias, that isn’t true. Sorry, I got carried away and set a bad example for the employees.”While everyone was talking, Lauro pretended to pass out just to avoid having to report to Josias!“You need to make up your mind. Who is to blame?” Josias asked.Sybil came out from behind the counter. “Mr. Rocha, Supervisor Medeiros
At the Rocha Hotel, Angela had the audacity to slap Reuben in front of countless employees. The shock was immense for them, as everyone knows who Reuben is.Alfred left the spectators and approached with a frown. “What’s going on here? Miss Souza, I suggest you leave!”“I want to talk to Josias NOW!” Angela screamed at the top of her lungs.Reuben massages his sore cheek. “I told you he’s not there!”“Liar!” Angela walked past the desk and straight to the double doors.No one stopped her, waiting for her to fall flat on her face.Angela entered Josias’s office, and indeed, no one was there. Her eyes widened and she felt really stupid.To make matters worse, everyone who saw her fail began to laugh disdainfully.“The bitch only cries when she sees the coffin up close!”“Someone please call security to kick this witch out!”Angela turned on her heel and tried to leave, but Alfred grabbed her wrist.“Hey, you smart girl! Apologize now to Reuben, he didn’t do anything!”“Let me go! Didn’t