Z Cavalcanti: Holding out the gemstone with a trembling hand You remember this, right? Eyes shimmer with anticipation
Yeah, you gave it to me on my 18th birthday. What's up?
sighs heavily, disappointment evident I had hoped that we would have had more time to explore the mysteries of this gem together, but...
wait..you mean the red diamond you showed me back then?
nods, sadness in their eyes Yes, the very same. I never expected to see it again, especially not in these circumstances.
oh no…h-how did it get here?
takes a deep breath, mustering courage It's a long story, Ella. One that involves danger, betrayal, and a quest for the truth.
looks around cautiously before speaking in hushed tones
whispering urgently You remember the night we found that red diamond, right? The night that changed everything?
yes..but how did it get to your family? Last I knew it was locked up in some bank in South Africa
grabs Ella's arm and pulls her into a hidden alcove It's not safe to talk about here, but I'll give you the abridged version.
leans in closer, speaking softly After we discovered the diamond, I started receiving threats from a powerful underground organization.
glances around nervously They wanted the diamond for themselves, Ella. They tried to steal it from me, but I managed to escape with it.
grits their teeth, eyes burning with determination No, they didn't catch me. I fought them off, using every ounce of strength and cunning I had.
Z Cavalcanti reveals that they had been working with a secret ally who helped them escape with the diamond.
and who is this secret ally?
pauses, hesitatingly I can't reveal their identity just yet, Ella. It's too dangerous. But trust me, they're someone you'll come to know.
looks deep into Ella's eyes, voice filled with determination We need to find them, Ella. They hold the key to unlocking the truth behind the red diamond.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth But where do we even start? We can't just randomly search for someone who's been hiding in the shadows.
yes we can….we can start by looking in the one place where they’re sure to be….the one place they can’t escape to….the one place they’ll be waiting for us…
stops pacing, eyes shining with determination You're right, Ella. There is one place we can start our search, a place that holds significance for both of us.
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Teresa neighborhood…..the antique mall on Garcia de Andrade street…..that’s where we first met ….that’s where our journey first began…..they’ll be there
grabs Ella's hand, excitement in their voice You're absolutely right, Ella! Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Teresa neighborhood.
antique mall on Garcia de Andrade street
grins mischievously We're not just going to stroll into the antique mall, Ella.
No we’re not….we need to prepare….we need to bring along someone who knows the ins and outs of the place….a local…..
clenches their fists, determination in their voice You're right, Ella. We need a local, someone who knows the ins and outs of the antique mall.