Chapter 111Dona Amélia arrived at her friend Clara’s house in the early afternoon. As soon as the car stopped in front of the gate, the housemaid opened the front door, smiling as she recognized the distinguished visitor."Dona Amélia! What a pleasure to see you! Mrs. Clara is in the living room, waiting.""Thank you, dear," Amélia replied with an elegant smile, adjusting her hat before stepping inside.In the living room, Clara, a gray-haired lady with an equally refined posture, stood up as soon as she saw her friend."Amélia! I was beginning to think you had forgotten me," Clara teased, opening her arms for a warm embrace."How could I ever forget you, Clara?" Amélia replied affectionately, sitting down on the light-upholstered sofa decorated with embroidered cushions. "The house is still beautiful, as always.""Thank you!" Clara smiled, serving afternoon tea on a tray with cookies and slices of orange cake. "Now tell me, what brings you here today?"Dona Amélia held her teacup gr

Chapter 113Marcos was sitting on a concrete bench in the prison yard, enjoying the last rays of sunlight of the day, when a thin inmate with a suspicious look approached him. He wore a serious expression and carried information that seemed heavier than any iron bar in that place."Listen up, Marcos, your contact out there… kicked the bucket," the man said bluntly.Marcos frowned, incredulous."What? What do you mean? What happened?" he asked, his voice filled with disbelief."I don’t know exactly. Seems like a gang went after him. They say he owed them a lot of money." The man shrugged, as if that were something ordinary in the world they lived in.Marcos felt his stomach twist. That contact had been essential to his plans. He clenched his jaw, trying to control the irritation rising inside him."And how am I supposed to continue my revenge now?" he muttered, more to himself than to the other inmate.The man let out a short, bitter laugh."I don’t know, man. Maybe it’s time you look

Chapter 115Without breaking the kiss, Gabriel easily lifted her into his arms and gently laid her down on the bed, positioning himself over her. His movements were soft but filled with desire, his lips exploring hers in a deep and intense way. The heat between them grew with every second, and Jussara let out a soft moan, unable to contain the need taking over her body.Gabriel settled himself between her legs, and Jussara instinctively moved her hips, brushing her body against his. The touch made them both feel the intensity of the desire surrounding them, especially the evident arousal she felt from her husband, which made her sigh deeply.He remained calm, savoring every moment. Slowly, he pulled his lips away from hers to remove her blouse, revealing her breasts, fuller and even more sensitive. Gabriel couldn’t resist and leaned down to take one into his mouth, sucking with intensity and desire.Jussara closed her eyes, lightly biting her lip as her hands tangled in his hair. Her

Chapter 117The day of Marcos’s trial had arrived, and Gabriel was in the courtroom, his gaze fixed on the bench where the jury was beginning to take their seats. The room was silent, the murmurs fading as everyone settled in. He could feel the tension in the air, the weight of the moment. Marcos still didn’t know that the truth about his paternity had been uncovered, and that was about to change everything.Gabriel watched attentively, trying to maintain his composure, but his anxiety was visible. He remembered the weeks that had led up to that crucial moment. The strategy had been carefully planned, and now it was time to see those plans unfold.When the judge entered, the courtroom fell completely silent. The trial was finally beginning. Marcos was there, seated in front of him, unaware of what was coming. He looked nervous, glancing around, but also confident, believing everything was under control. Gabriel knew that was about to change.Laura, his ex, was called to testify. She e

Chapter 119Weeks had passed since the trial, and Marcos was no longer a shadow in Gabriel’s life. The days flowed peacefully. His routine with Jussara, the children, and his mother was harmonious, and he finally felt that peace was reigning in his home.Almost two months after the victory in court, Gabriel was at his desk, focused on work, when he heard raised voices outside. One of them, clearly Ana’s, sounded tense, almost like a shout.He quickly stood up and walked into the hallway, intrigued. When he stepped out, he found Ana and Francisco in a heated argument."I already told you I don’t want anything coming from you, Francisco!" Ana shouted angrily, visibly shaken. "Stop insisting! Pretend that my son and I never existed!"Francisco, standing in front of her, looked lost, but his expression showed genuine concern."Ana, I just want to help!" he replied, keeping his voice firm but low. "It’s not only about you, it’s about the child. I want to take responsibility, provide suppor