Júlia entered her room and sat on the bed, lost in thought. Should she accept that job or not? She took her purse, pulled out the card that the man had given her, and for a few minutes, she stood still, just staring at that number, when the door opened, and Heitor walked in. “Heitor...” “Can we talk?” She averted her gaze and then said. “Are you going to say more horrible things to me?” “No, Júlia, I’m sorry for the things I said, but that’s not what I came to talk about, not at this exact moment.” “About what then?” “I heard your conversation with Jade.” “Why? I know the house is yours, but the life is mine, and you don’t have to be listening in on it.” “I know, I’m sorry for that too, it wasn’t on purpose, I was leaving the office and ended up hearing. You’re not going to accept

