Josias was surprised by Reuben’s reaction when he asked the question.“Reuben, what happened?”“Uncle Josias, I’d better not answer that question.” Reuben gulped.“Why not? Am I intruding on the couple’s privacy?” Josias smiles understandingly.“That’s almost it. You already have enough problems.” Reuben smiles nervously.“OK, I won’t insist. But you know you can count on me for anything, huh?” Josias looks at the door, “Looks like they’re coming.”The conference room door opens. Alfred, Caio, and the new director of the finance department entered and greeted each other.“Good morning, gentlemen.” Josias positioned himself in his chair, “Reuben, our secretary, will take note of this meeting. No word to the press for now.”“Yes, Mr. Rocha,” replied the other director.“From today onwards, consider the start of our next venture. I talked to my wife, and she accepted the idea of having a party and ceremony hall to rent to anyone who wants to throw their parties.”The announcement impacte
At Crystal Blue, Josias has lunch with Beto and they talk about current issues.A surprised Josias took two sips of wine to digest the latest news. “Really? You, Rosemary’s father, allowed your princess to move into the quarters of the new man in her life?”Beto smiles satisfied, “I’m glad I didn’t have a heart attack like my father when Vera announced that she would remain married to Wallace even after he tried to r*pe her on their honeymoon.”Josias shook his head. “That was different, Beto. Vera was very foolish to have said that, which in the end, wasn’t even true. I imagine that she regrets to this day having caused your father’s death.”Beto nods, “Yes, you’re right. Anyway, my father always wanted better things for Vera.”“He shouldn’t have come up with that plan that complicated everything. I think the only good thing that came out of it was that you and Pamela had Rosemary.”Beto suddenly started cutting his filet mignon with extra strength. Josias still doesn’t know the trut
Caroline begins to research Patrick’s situation after her conversation with Reuben. After having lunch with her mother and grandmother, she went straight to the Teodoro Building.There, after being welcomed by Chris Brown’s song “Forever”, Beto welcomed her with a wide smile.“Hello, Carol! It’s always a pleasure to see you here. Have you ever felt intimidated by the favela?”“Why would I feel intimidated? This is where my father was reborn.” Caroline smiles gently.She looks at Teodoro’s homage portrait and continues, “And if it weren’t for your wonderful father, I might not even be alive today.”“My father is the best.” Beto grins, “Did you come to talk to Rosemary? She’s moving into the Lafayette Mansion, I don’t know if you know.”“She texted me, but I’m old school, preferring to discuss these matters in person.” Caroline jokes.In fact, having Rosemary send that text message became the perfect excuse for Caroline to show up.Going to Beto’s apartment, she found Teresa and Rosemar
Raymond and Brigitte don’t know how to explain to the others that they’re going to Victoria to talk to Pamela.Caroline, Rosemary, and Teresa are standing on the couch, waiting for an explanation.Raymond finishes chewing and swallowing the piece of the pie. “It’s delicious, Tess.”“The explanation will be delicious.” Teresa states, “The more you look scared, the more I feel like the story is good.”“Mrs. Reis, I’m sorry. It’s better to make things clear.” Brigitte apologizes.Rosemary begins to put the pieces together. “Brigitte, are you going to Victoria?”“Yes, Rose. I need to meet your mother to know for myself whether or not she deserves to come to our wedding.” Brigitte responds respectfully.“And you two agreed on this without talking to us.” Caroline crosses her arms.“Brigitte, believe what they say.” Teresa asks, “I haven’t lived with Pamela, but I know categorically that she doesn’t deserve your attention. I’ve never been curious to see for myself what she’s like.”“I think
At Crystal Blue, Daniela and Felipe had the scare of their lives.Reuben was standing in front of them.“What’s wrong, guys? Am I so handsome that I scare you?”“No one gets scared because of beauty, you creep!” Felipe gets up abruptly, “Get out of my restaurant NOW!”“Never. I need to straighten things out with you.” Reuben smiles slightly.Daniela already had her phone in hand, “I’m calling the police now...”Reuben, with the agility worthy of a Hollywood actor, snatches Daniela’s phone before she can dial Dylan.“HEY! Give me back my phone, you thief!”“I want to talk to you about the reason why you’re so scared. Where are the security cameras in here?” Reuben narrowed his eyes, “Felipe, do you prefer to have a WOMAN working with you here? And then I’m the retarded one, huh?”Felipe shakes his head. “You’re the one accusing yourself, not me. Besides, how could I have the courage to put a woman in danger?”“I’m working in here because the danger has passed.” Daniela asserts.“Passed
Josias and Melissa meet at the Rocha Constructions headquarters. The couple enters the boss’s office.“Do you want a drink, honey?” Josias points to the drinks table.“I’m still afraid of that table.” Melissa confesses, “Every time we meet here, you always point to that bottle.”“I just wanted to know if you wanted to relax a bit.” Josias kisses her cheek and goes to prepare a drink for them, “After all, you’ve been out and about all day.”“Of course, I needed to spread the news.” Melissa smiles, approaching him.“Nowadays we have something called cell phone, dear.” Josias jokes as he prepares two glasses of brandy.“Oh, but it’s much better when I see people’s surprised reactions.” Melissa takes her drink.Josias, however, starts putting the pieces together. “Um... What news have you been telling everyone about?”“What other news would there be, Josias?”“Our vacation to Cancun?”“No!” Melissa sips her drink, “The ceremony hall, for sure!”Josias does ‘PFFF’ and coughs violently.“Co
At Rocha Constructions, Josias keeps Alan in suspense about who will run the Rocha Hotel.“Son, why can’t you be happy that you’ll run the headquarters while I take a vacation?”“Don’t get me wrong, Dad.” Alan sits on the couch, “I want you and Mom to have a great time. You could go to Paris to visit Grandpa Vernon and Grandma Elza. But, I worry about the future of the hotel. Rocha Hotel is part of our legacy.”“Exactly.” Josias nods slightly.“So, you intend to leave someone who has no experience or age to run the most luxurious hotel in Lagoon City?” Alan raises one eyebrow.“Who are you talking about? David?” Josias chuckles, laughing nonstop.Alan is not offended, but relieved. “Oh, Dad, what a joke! You got me.”Josias stops laughing and takes a deep breath, “Sigh... I wasn’t joking. I never intended to leave David in charge. It was you who jumped to that hasty conclusion.”Alan gets up and goes to the drinks table. “After that, I need a drink to relax.”“Okay, help yourself. But
Josias and Melissa traveled to Cancun.With that, the command of Rocha Constructions was entirely in Alan’s hands.Caroline was restless in the mansion. She should have talked to Josias about Felipe and Daniela’s suspicions, but she was so furious that she decided not to worry her parents.David, the observant brother, tried to approach her.“Sis, I see you’re worried. What’s the problem?”“Don’t worry about me, David.” Caroline smiles and heads to the pool area, “Do you know who will be the general manager of the Rocha Hotel?”“I still don’t know. And I don’t even know if I should go to work today.” David grumbles, “Lauro Medeiros must be gloating, thinking he’s the one appointed.”“Alan was very calm yesterday. Which means it won’t be Mr. Medeiros.” Caroline chuckles.As they approached the pool, David also smiled. “Good for him. But it’s good to see you smile again, Carol.”Caroline sits on a lounger. “Why do you like me so much, David? You should hate me.”David sits next to his s