Adrian is with Bruno and some colleagues from the sales team at a night bar, having a beer with appetizers. The place is set with the song "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna.
Bruno comments, "The song fits like a glove to describe Victoria: it's an island and it's very beautiful."
"And to think that Silva Constructions managed to stick one of its tentacles here..." Adrian comments after a sip of beer.
"It's not just Silva Constructions, Adrian." Bruno comments, perhaps already excited, driven by beer, "Gomes Real Estate will also grow if our sales are successful. I'm already thinking about getting used to the Capital."
Adrian narrows his eyes, "Do you intend to live here for good?"
"If we succeed, yes! I'm not going to live forever in that little room at the pension. I want to have my apartment by the sea, so everyone knows I'm a very successful real estate agent."
"Oh, me too!" Another colleague comments, "The Capital is always the fastest growing

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