Romualdo sits down in the presidential chair and looks at Josias. "My friend, I thank you for not taking the reins of this matter without consulting me. Someone else would have already closed the deal."

"I wouldn't be able to." Josias smiles humbly.

"Anyway, it costs nothing to listen to what they want to hear from us." Romualdo declares.

"I've put Ernesto on notice, I'm thinking of sending him in my place. I need to check the construction sites." Josias announces.

"Ah, yes, send your secretary to do numerous tasks to make up for his absence." Tiago jokes. The other gentlemen join in the laughter.

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At the Crystal Blue...