Days passed, and Fabrício ended up being sentenced to prison. The news not only echoed throughout Lagoon City but also throughout Espírito Santo. Fabrício was treated as a dangerous maniac who deserved to stay behind bars until he rots.

In the meantime, Pamela and Carmen avoided contact with Melissa as much as possible. Melissa was eager to take on those two crooks, but her job as a secretary now took up part of her day. Dora and Simeon encouraged her to concentrate on work and forget about intrigue.

To improve Melissa's mood, Elisa visits her on a Monday, bringing a long-sleeved white blouse and a knee-length navy blue skirt for...