My first day back at the Mellendez Group was very hectic, there was Samantha's fight with Celeste, Heitor showing up furious because Sam was assaulted, and the rumors around the company that I was sleeping with my boss to get privileges.

Of course, Celeste being fired was a relief for me, I wouldn't be able to work with her and I knew she could cause another mess for me without delay. The mood on the president's floor was great, the tension had dissipated since Celeste was fired and there was a lot of work, so much so that Alessandro and I didn't even have time for our provocations.

It was already Friday when, returning from lunch with Sam, Junqueira got in the elevator too. I felt my body tense up immediately. The doors closed and the elevator started to go up. Suddenly Junqueira turned to me and got closer than usual.

- You're pretty sure you grabbed Alessandro, aren't you?

- That's really none of your business, sir. – I replied in a low tone, trying to remain calm.

- Oh, but it is