Chapter 101The next morning, Gabriel was in the office, immersed in paperwork and emails, trying to sort out the pending matters that had piled up over the past few days. The silence of the mansion was broken only by the sound of the wind rustling the trees outside. He sighed, shifting in his chair, when his phone began to vibrate on the desk.When he looked at the screen, he frowned as he recognized the number of the private detective he had hired weeks earlier to investigate Marcos’s problems."Detective?" he answered, his voice firm, though the concern was evident."Mr. Monteiro, good morning. I need to speak with you urgently. It’s something I cannot discuss over the phone."Gabriel leaned back in his chair, pressing the phone tighter to his ear."What is this about? Is it about my son?""Yes, sir. And other related matters as well. It is extremely important that we have this conversation in person. I need to look you in the eye and show you all the evidence. This is not somethin

Chapter 103Gabriel spent the next few hours locked in his office, reflecting on what the detective had revealed. Discovering that Marcos was not his legitimate son felt like a slap in the face. The revelation left him stunned, stirring up memories and making him question everything he believed about the past.Gabriel no longer had any doubts that Laura knew Marcos was not his son. It was hard to believe such betrayal. It wasn’t enough that she had deceived him when they were dating—now everything seemed even clearer. The possibility that Marcos was his son had been a farce from the very beginning.Even so, at the time, he had taken the boy in, trying to do what he believed was right. Now, with everything exposed, he felt a mixture of relief and indignation. Still, he was certain of one thing: justice would be done, sooner or later.---Jussara walked slowly toward the office, her heart heavy with concern. Gabriel had been locked in there since the detective had left, and the silence

Chapter 105While Jussara and Mary were in the bedroom with Caterina, Dona Amélia took the opportunity to speak with Gabriel. She discreetly called him into the office, and from the expression on her face, he realized there was something important to discuss.“We have a small problem to solve before we return to São Paulo,” Dona Amélia said in a calm but direct tone.Gabriel frowned, intrigued.“What problem, Mother?”She folded her hands on the desk, a faint smile on her face.“Mary will have to go with us. She is dating Júlio, and I don’t think it would be fair to separate them.”Gabriel tilted his head, considering his mother’s words. After a moment, he nodded.“You’re right. It’s clear they have strong feelings for each other.”He stood up with a slight smile, showing he fully trusted her judgment.“Can you handle this matter for me?”Dona Amélia smiled back confidently.“Of course, my dear. I already have an idea of what to do. Don’t worry about it.”Gabriel stepped closer, leani

Chapter 107Gabriel was about to walk out the front door when one of the employees called out to him, her soft voice echoing down the hallway:“Aren’t you going to have breakfast, Mr. Gabriel?”He paused for a moment and looked at her with a courteous smile.“Thank you, but I don’t have time today,” he replied politely.Without wasting any time, Gabriel left and got into the car. The sound of the engine filled the morning silence, and as he drove through the quiet streets, his mind was racing. He thought about the challenges awaiting him at the company and at home, but also about the happy moments he was beginning to build alongside Jussara and his daughter.It was only when he caught sight of his company’s imposing building that he realized he had driven almost on autopilot. He parked in his usual spot, turned off the engine, and took a deep breath. Another day was beginning, and he was ready to face it.Gabriel entered the company building with firm, determined steps, his gaze focus

Chapter 109Jussara went downstairs with little Júnior in her arms, feeling the baby’s softness and warmth against her. As soon as she arrived, she saw Caterina in the baby seat under Letícia and Mary’s attentive gaze. She approached with a warm smile and placed Júnior in the stroller beside her daughter.She sat down on the sofa, watching the two little ones. Jussara felt a wave of love run through her body.“Just look at these two,” she commented, looking at the nannies. “My heart is so full… it’s as if they complete a part of me.”Mary smiled.“They’re lucky to have a mother like you.”Letícia nodded.“It’s beautiful to see how you take care of both of them, as if they were twins.”Jussara smiled in return, gently stroking Caterina’s little head.“I love them as if they were. It doesn’t matter how each of them came into our lives, they are my children now.”As she watched the two babies, she felt that her family was truly complete.---Ana arrived at the company in a hurry, trying