At the table.
BRRRWW! BRRRWW! BRRRWW!
In his thoughts.
It can only be her.
On the call.
Ângelo, how did our ratings in Asia drop so much?
This happened due to a lack of hygiene supplie
—This is a disgrace!
Please, Catarina, sometimes things like this happe
—This is a dishonor to my family's history, and look at that, you hid it from me—I found out from Shéron, that idiot from Jowlk.
I was going to tell you by the end of the day.
Well, you didn't tell me at the right time.
Catarin
—BEEP. BEEP. BEEP...
*
At home.
How did it go, Felipe?
Well, Mom, I don't think it's going to happen.
Don't make that face, Felipe, Nothing's lost. If it doesn't work out this time, there'll always be other chances.
They said they'd confirm by the end of the day. I knew the person who interviewed me from college. He was a substitute professor for a course, but it was brief. I'm not sure if he made the connection.
Felipe, that's great news!
Who knows, Mom, I hope so. Is there coffee?
Of course! And there's bread, cheese, and even that turkey breast you love so much.
Thanks, Mom.
*
On the private jet.
Daniel, how are things at the company? I'm upset with Ângelo.
Everything's fine, Mademoiselle Catarina.
Daniel, when you talk to me like that, oh... I miss you, my love.
Darling, I know we have to keep things hidden, but maybe in the futu—
No! Don't even think about it, and please, don't make a scene. I care about you so much. I do too, but it's better this way for now... I need to sort some things out before we can go public.
Mrs. Catarina, the only somewhat strange situation today was that Ângelo didn't find anyone to fill one of the company's openings.
How many candidates were there?
There were about 160 candidates.
From what I checked, 30 were highly qualified.
And?
I found the reasons for disqualifying one candidate in particular to be odd.
Well, I'm giving you the green light to look into it.
*
At the spa.
Mr. Ângelo, would you like your green juice now?
Yes, please.
In his thoughts, during the hot tub soak.
Funny, funny... he's the most qualified, but he was one of the ones who got me into trouble. And now he shows up. Well, he won't be hired. He has no experience, even if that's not relevant. During the internship... Anyway, my father—if it hadn't been for him. Sir, there's a call for you. Give it to me.
*
In the shower.
Thump-Thump-Thump...
In his thoughts.
Here we go!
On the other line.
Congratulations, Candidate Felipe, you've been selected for the next stage to work at Laggerdoff Hotels.
Thank you, thank you so much!
In his thoughts.
I need to stay calm, I need to tell my mom as soon as possible.
Come in your best attire, please.
Of course! The second stage will take place today, in 30 minutes.
In his thoughts.
Wow, 30 minutes.
Alright, I'll be there as soon as possible.
On the stairs heading to the kitchen.
Mom! It worked out! I made it to the next stage!
Oh, that's wonderful! See, I told you! What great news! And now?
Now, I have to be there in 30 minutes. Thank God I've already showered.
Then go, don't waste time. This is your chance. I'm rooting for you.
In her thoughts.
Wherever he is, Felipe won't suffer his father's fate.
*
In a completely pink room.
Good evening, Felipe Dias.
This is Daniel speaking. I've taken over the hiring process from Ângelo.
Is everything okay with him?
Oh, yes. Well, Catarina Laggerdoff asked me to redo the interviews. You're the last candidate selected for the second stage; all the others have already been interviewed.
I understand.
Good that you understand, because the position is yours.
*