Chapter 31Augusto was in the living room, watching the news with a focused expression, when his son walked in, already ready to leave.“I’m heading out,” the young man said, adjusting the watch on his wrist.Augusto looked away from the TV and nodded.“Alright. I’m going to the company today. I want to see with my own eyes how things are.”His son looked at him for a moment, understanding that his father needed that control, that feeling of being in charge again.“Of course, Dad. I think it’s a good idea.”Without dragging out the conversation, he said goodbye and left. As soon as he was gone, Augusto let out a deep sigh and ran a hand over his face.Minutes later, Patrícia came down the stairs with light steps, heading to the breakfast table. She sat beside her husband, her hair still slightly damp from the shower.“Good morning,” she greeted.Augusto lifted his eyes to her, studying her in silence for a few seconds before answering. She poured herself some coffee.“Good morning.”S

Chapter 33Augusto and Patrícia walked calmly through the park. Patrícia stopped for a moment, looking at the vast stretch of green grass and, with a playful smile, took off her heels and held them in her hands.“Much better this way,” she commented, closing her eyes for a moment to feel the soft texture of the grass beneath her feet.Augusto watched her with an amused glint in his eyes. Without saying a word, he bent down, took off his shoes and socks, leaving his feet bare, to Patrícia’s surprise.“You? Barefoot?” she laughed, raising an eyebrow.“Why not?” he replied with a half-smile. “If you can, so can I.”They continued walking side by side, enjoying the freedom of that simple choice. The park was peaceful, with only a few people sitting on benches, couples holding hands, and children playing in the distance. Patrícia took a deep breath, feeling the calm of the moment.“I used to do this when I was a child,” she said, looking at Augusto. “My grandmother always said that feeling

Chapter 35Patrícia stepped down from the desk, discreetly picking up her panties and putting them on quickly while watching Augusto zip up his pants and adjust his belt with the ease of someone returning to his usual routine. He cast one last look at her, a satisfied half-smile on his lips, before sitting back down at the desk and picking up his phone.Understanding that he needed to get back to work, Patrícia left quietly, still feeling the warmth of the intense moments they had shared. She walked to the bedroom, where she freshened up and fixed her hair in front of the mirror, trying to compose herself before going downstairs again.As she reached the bottom of the stairs, the door opened and Rafael came in. The clock showed eight in the evening, and his tired look betrayed the weight of an exhausting day. He dropped his briefcase on the side table and massaged the back of his neck, letting out a long sigh.“Rough day?” Patrícia asked, approaching with a gentle smile.Rafael looked

Chapter 37Letícia sat down at her desk and took a deep breath. Although she had clearly heard Rafael refuse the invitation to the brothel, something inside her still felt unsettled. It had been almost two years since she started working at the company, and from the very first day she had developed a platonic love for her boss.She had never had eyes for anyone else. Since meeting him, she hadn’t gotten involved with anyone, hadn’t slept with anyone, hadn’t kissed anyone. She simply didn’t want to. Her focus was him.But as much as she admired him in silence, she knew Rafael didn’t see her the same way. To him, she was just his secretary, an efficient and dedicated employee, nothing more.Sighing, she tried to push those thoughts away and focus on her work. Even though her heart longed for something impossible, she couldn’t allow unreturned feelings to interfere with her career.---While Augusto was reading some emails in his office, his secretary interrupted him with an important ca

Chapter 39Patrícia kissed him softly, but as her body warmed, she felt bolder. Her lips slid along his neck, drawing a deep sigh from him. Augusto’s response to her caress encouraged her even more. She continued downward, running her tongue over his broad chest and feeling the heat of his skin beneath her lips.Augusto closed his eyes, surrendering to her touch. The way Patrícia explored his body left him in ecstasy. When she traced her tongue along his abdomen, a shiver ran down his spine. Unable to resist, she gave a light bite, pulling a rough moan from him.He gently held her face, guiding her back up and capturing her lips with intensity. The desire between them was palpable, a game of teasing and surrender. Patrícia felt the power she had over him, and it made her even bolder. She wanted to savor him, provoke reactions, feel every response her touch caused.In that moment, there were only the two of them, wrapped in an unhurried game of seduction, where every touch and every ki