Taking a deep breath, Edan entered the O'Connor mansion, his mother didn't need to say anything, as Edan told him very seriously that he needed to talk to both Erick and Angelica together. Then, she understood that the time had come.With a lot of patience, Edan told his father everything, absolutely everything, from the beginning of the contract in that hospital, through Vivian's pregnancy, to Alma's imprisonment because of Ricardo, of course, Edan said it trying to use a lot of tact and being aware of each of his father's reactions.Because as soon as he saw a trace of alteration in Erick, Edan would stop to take him immediately to the clinic, however, his father seemed to take the matter better than he expected.“I knew it! Angelica snorted. "I told you; I didn't like that guy and my instinct doesn't fail!" He's not a good man!"Poor Alma, how could she do something like that, her own father, that little girl, has been through so much..." Erick commented."And Vivian!" As soon as h
They had been hard days for Alma, saying goodbye to her father and facing that she would never see Edan again, she had been destroyed, but for her, there was no time to suffer, no rest, especially when she had her entire family practically on top of her.Now that Alma's entire family lived in Mateo's small apartment, she wasn't about to show her sorrow in front of her family, so the only time she took to cry was when she showered, where the tears were rinsed away by mixing with the water in the shower.And even though Mateo's apartment was small and they were a bit cramped, Mateo always made sure that everyone felt comfortable, at home, being very attentive to their every need.There was only something uncomfortable in the atmosphere, and that was that it seemed that every day that passed, Mateo tried to get closer and closer to Alma, and not with the intention of friendship, because he was more and more cloying and insinuating, and although she was very grateful to him, that situatio
They reached the top floor, a young secretary made them wait for a long time, but in the end, she allowed them to pass. A middle-aged man with very masculine features and dressed in an elegant suit was waiting for them behind a desk."Good afternoon, sir. Charlotte greeted as soon as she opened the door.“Carlota? Is there a problem? The man asked, looking at Alma strangely.“No, sir... It's just, she's Alma. Charlotte pointed to her. "Alma, this is Mr. Rafael Montalvo, the manager of the company. Alma approached, a little nervously, shaking the hand of the man who looked so stern."You liked it very much, Mr. Montalvo.“Nice to meet you. He answered. "Carlota, I still don't understand, what's the problem?""Well, she's the young lady I told you about for the design manager position and..."“Ah, yes? Congratulations, young lady, this is a great opportunity for you..." The man murmured a little more politely."Sir, if you'll allow me—" Alma began to refute. — I still don't understand a
“Edan? Vivian exhaled, feeling a leap in her heart. "I... Your brother came... And I... I received him, I thought you weren't here, I accompanied him for a while... And—" Vivian stammered in a desperate attempt, kicking like a drowning man."Don't bother explaining to me, Vivian, I noticed that you received my brother very well..." Edan said, taking a sip from his cup of tea, and then placing it on the coffee table.“What? You don't understand, honey, I—" She intoned pleadingly, being interrupted by Edan, who couldn't stand her impudence. How could she call it darling after what she had just done?"That's enough, Vivian! Edan got up, tired of doing so much stupidity. "How much more do you want to see my idiot face?!" I KNOW ALL ABOUT IT! HOW DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN IT TO YOU SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT? He shouted at the top of his lungs, leaving Vivian static."You don't have to talk to me like that..." Edan, I didn't want to..." Vivian refuted, indignantly, feeling her eyes burn."What d
Things had gotten a little out of hand, Mateo was very angry and just couldn't give in. How come Alma didn't see it? That a simple intern is given a management position with a house and car included? That could only be Edan's doing.A heated argument ensued between the two of them, Matthew had hopes, high hopes that Alma would finally forget about this man and accept him, but the more reasons Matthew gave Alma to turn down that management position, the more and more convinced she should accept it.Wasn't that Edan going to give up after what Luz had told him? Did he want to continue manipulating Alma as he pleased, using his money and power? Matthew wasn't about to allow it."I'm sorry, Mateo, I'm very grateful to you for everything you've done, but now that the company provides me with a place for me and my family, it's best for us to move, I don't want to cause you any more trouble." Alma said very seriously, wanting to let him know that this was her last word."Have I ever complain
Mateo puffed out his chest, feeling like a hero, anxiously waiting for the moment when Alma would react and see how he slapped Edan and then ran into his arms, however, that was not exactly what happened.“Edan? I have to hear it from you... Is that true? She asked, in a whisper, approaching him.“I... I... Yes. Edan looked down. "I bought the company, I invested something in it and, well..."What about my new job?" It was you too, wasn't it? Alma pursed her lips, feeling helplessness fill her."I wanted to see you well, comfortable, happy..." He murmured in a pleading tone, looking into her eyes and taking her hands."Do you look good?" It will be to see you where he wanted, far from my home. Mateo growled a few steps away from them."You, shut up! You! You don't want to pretend that you're doing this for her because you're not! You do it for yourself! To win their affection, just for that! — Edan shouted at Mateo."Just like you..." He refuted this.Alma took a step back, listening
“Ethan! What are you up to?! Edgar shouted, approaching his brother to snatch the paper from his hand and quickly hide it in his pants pocket.Edan froze, staring between each of his family members, who waited expectantly for a reaction from him. Beside him, his father, Erick, took one of Edan's hands, squeezing it tightly.“What? What did you just say? What am I adopted? Edan muttered, sliding his gaze to his father."Son..." Erick began sweetly when he was interrupted by Ethan.“Yes! You're adopted! Of course you are! And now, I understand why mom and dad always preferred you, they felt sorry for the child they picked up off the street. But what I don't understand is, how could they give the best part of the inheritance to you? Ethan shouted, looking at Edan contemptuously."Ethan, that's enough! Edgar interjected, stepping between the two brothers."You... Did you know that too?" Edan asked, completely stunned, to his brother, Edgar.“Yes, I'm sorry, I discovered it with Ethan... B
Ethan stood up, feeling triumphant, if Edan gave up everything, that meant that everything now belonged to him, but he wasn't going to make it so easy for his supposed brother either.“Ha, ha, ha. He laughed again, arrogantly. "Will you give up everything?" Well, if you really want to prove that you're a little man, which means you won't use your accounts, your apartment, your car, or your influences like an O'Connor... Nothing you got thanks to my parents. You'll have to start as you should, like a poor man, just another employee..."Edan, son, you don't have to do this, you don't have anything to prove to anyone..." Angelica approached Edan, ignoring Ethan's words and noticing how Edan looked more and more determined."I won't allow it, this is impudence, Edan..." To give up what you have earned in this way, at the whim of your brother, is ridiculous. Erick blurted out, worried."I'll do it, Dad..." I'm not afraid. Edan said, still looking Ethan in the eye. "I'll do it, not to prove