Episode 19

Sebastian

Good morning, Luiza.

Luiza

Good morning, sir.

Ingrid

Good morning, Luiza. Did you sleep well?

She asks, lowering her head a bit timidly in this situation.

Luiza

Yes, Madame Ingrid. And you?

Ingrid

I asked you not to call me that, haha. I slept well, thank you!

Sebastian

Take Ingrid's things to our room, alright?

Luiza

Of course, sir. I'll take them as soon as I finish collecting the breakfast dishes.

Ingrid

Thank you, Luiza, and sorry for the inconvenience.

Luiza

It's no inconvenience at all.

Sebastian

Finish your breakfast, princess. I want to take you somewhere.

Ingrid

Are we going out again? That's great!

Sebastian

Haha. Today won't be anything special. I want to take you to the company. I want you to see everything.

Ingrid

That sounds fun.

She smiles, and Sebastian once again becomes very happy with her reactions, her sweet way of approaching life even after everything she's been through.

It's what makes him realize that with every passing second, he's truly falling in love with Ingrid. When they finish breakfast, they go to the car where the secretary, Jonatan, is waiting for them. From there, he takes them to the company, making stops along the way. As soon as they arrive, Sebastian gets out and opens the door for Ingrid. They enter holding hands, and Ingrid only hears the greetings. They enter the elevator and go to the 13th floor.

Sebastian

Well, you wanted to know what I do for a living. Here it is. I work in investments. People deposit money for me to invest in the best business. We have many qualified people who work day and night, keeping an eye on the stock market so that the profits are much greater than the losses.

Ingrid

And what's illegal here?

Sebastian approaches Ingrid and hugs her from behind.

Sebastian

There's nothing illegal here.

Ingrid

I'm not an idiot, Sebastian.

Sebastian

Haha, it's a way to justify the amount of money that comes in.

Ingrid

A way to launder money without raising any suspicions?

Sebastian

Yes.

Ingrid

Is it related to the documents I signed?

Sebastian

The documents you signed were for two ghost companies that are investing over 100 million dollars in advantageous businesses so that this money comes back to me.

Ingrid

Cough.. cough... 100 million?

Sebastian

Yes, and the last document you signed was for an offshore account. A deposit of 50 million was made, which was automatically split into five different accounts, in smaller amounts that wouldn't attract attention.

Ingrid becomes dizzy with so much money. Just with these values, she could be imprisoned for a long time, especially if this outrageously high amount was linked to drug trafficking.

Ingrid

I need to sit down.

Sebastian

I will handle this, I promise.

She nods her head. Sebastian kneels in front of her and touches her face.

Sebastian

I will take care of you. You're my wife.

He leans in and kisses her gently. Just then, the secretary Jonatan enters the room, his eyes wide as if he's frightened.

Sebastian

What's wrong?

Jonatan

We have a problem, sir.

Ingrid

What's happened?

Sebastian

I don't know. Stay here, I'll be right back.

Sebastian leaves the room and goes to Jonatan.

Sebastian

What's going on? Why did you come into my office like that?

Jonatan

Well, sir, Virginia tried to harm herself.

Sebastian

What? But what about the...

Jonatan

Don't worry. Everything's fine now. They managed to stop her quickly, and the doctor attended to her.

Sebastian

Okay.

Jonatan

Sir? She said that as long as she's confined there, she won't stop trying until she succeeds.

Sebastian

What does she expect me to do? Damn it! She'll stay there until I'm sure the baby is mine.

Jonatan

Wouldn't it be better to tell Mrs. Ingrid?

Sebastian

No, she has suffered enough. If the baby isn't mine, Virginia will disappear along with this whole story, do you understand?

Jonatan

Yes, sir, but what if it is yours?

Sebastian scratches his head, a little nervous, and looks towards the room where Ingrid is before turning back to the secretary.

Sebastian

If it's me, I'll explain everything to her, and in a perfect world, she would help me raise this child and be its mother.

Jonatan

And in the imperfect world?

Sebastian

She breaks up with me and never looks at me again, and I can't let that happen.

Jonatan

I think in order for that not to happen, you need to be honest with her now!

Sebastian

Just keep Virginia safe until she completes the 16th week.

Jonatan

Yes, sir.

When Sebastian returns to the room, he sees Ingrid in front of that big window. He approaches and observes her, about to touch her but hesitates.

Ingrid

Is it serious?

Sebastian

What?

Ingrid

The problem, I mean?

Sebastian

Somewhat, but I will solve everything.

Ingrid

Do you always have to try to solve everything?

Sebastian

Yes, Ingrid?

Ingrid

What is it?

Sebastian

Promise me that you will never distance yourself from me, that you will never leave me, even if everything seems too complicated.

Ingrid

What is happening?

Sebastian

I just need you to promise.

Ingrid

I can't make you that kind of promise.

Sebastian holds her closer, looks deep into Ingrid's eyes.

Sebastian

And why can't you?

Ingrid

Unlike you, I don't want to control everything, and I can't. My life already has many limitations, limitations on what I can or can't do, where I can or can't go, so I can't promise to stay if I don't know what tomorrow might bring.

Sebastian

Tomorrow you will be by my side, just like every day that follows.

Ingrid

If you say so, since you control everything.

Ingrid stands on tiptoes and wraps her arms around Sebastian's neck, kissing him. He, in turn, wraps his arms around her waist and responds affectionately. But in his mind, a conflict arises because he knows that if he tells the truth, he may end up losing her forever, and he could never accept that so easily. So, for the first time since he found out about Virginia's pregnancy, he was hoping that the baby wasn't his.

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