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Chapter 3388 Damned If I Do, Damned If I Don’t
Sofia marched back into the Vaztrans headquarters, her heels striking the floor with a rhythmic, angry snap. She kept her gaze fixed straight ahead, navigating the corridors like a soldier trying to avoid an ambush — specifically, an ambush from her cousin.But if the universe rewards the virtuous, it seemed Sofia was currently on its bad side. As she pushed into her office, she found Luís already occupying the space, leaning against the wall with an expression that screamed I told you so.“Don’t start, Luís, DON’T START!” Sofia barked, slamming her leather bag onto the desk.“Who should start, then?” Luís asked, his eyebrows arching toward his hairline. “Your husband?”Sofia let out a sharp, jagged laugh. “My husband is sleeping on the couch.”“Be careful, cousin,” Luís warned, his voice shifting to a low, serious tone. “Husbands who are alienated by their wives usually look for comfort elsewhere.”“Alan isn’t the type to have mistresses. He won’t repeat his father’s mistake,” Sofia
Chapter 3387 The Outcome of a Wrong Move
Melissa didn’t just dislike the news; the very idea of her firstborn spending the night on a sofa made her blood simmer. She stood up abruptly, letting the scripts she had been meticulously revising slide off her lap and onto the floor, forgotten.“Son, what is happening in your house?” she asked, her voice sharp with concern.Alan looked down, his posture heavy and defeated. “Mom, the truth is, the mansion belongs to Sofia’s family.”“And so?” Melissa countered, her hands finding her hips. “Is that a reason for her to mistreat you?”“Let’s just say I’m being punished for something I did.”Melissa’s gaze softened into a maternal intensity. “What could you possibly have done to deserve such a thing?”“The article Carol wrote about Vaztrans, the one Sofia refused to be a part of... I was the one who gave her the idea,” Alan admitted, his voice barely a whisper. “Dad knows about it.”Melissa narrowed her eyes, processing the revelation. “Did you instruct Carol to leave Sofia out?”“No,”
Chapter 3386 The Price of Triviality
The clink of a silver spoon against a china bowl was the only sound in the Vazquez dining room. Sofia stared into her coffee, her reflection as dark and bitter as the brew. Across from her, Luís focused intently on his toast, as if the crumbs held the secrets of the universe.“Mommy, where’s Daddy?” A.J. asked, his voice echoing in the hollow space.“He went to work early, A.J.,” Sofia said. Her voice was a flat, cold line.“Aw, man. He didn’t even say goodbye...”“Get used to it. That is the life of a businessman,” she snapped, not looking up. “You’d better start learning that now.”Luís dropped his toast, his eyes flashing. “Cousin! Is that what you’re feeding the boy for breakfast? Cynicism?”A.J. froze, his spoon midway to his mouth, eyes darting between the two adults. Luís softened his expression instantly, reaching out to pat the boy’s hand. “Sorry, kid. It’s not your fault. Eat your cereal. I’ll take you to school today.”A.J. beamed, the tension leaving his small shoulders. “
Chapter 3385 Paying Respect
All Saints’ Day arrived, but for the first time in a long while, the Rocha family had no reason to darken the cemetery gates. Instead, the man they had almost buried was the one itching to go.Simeon sat at the breakfast table, his hands steady as he gripped his coffee mug — a small victory that hadn’t been possible a week ago.“I should be there,” he grumbled, his voice regaining its old gravelly warmth. “My father gave his name to the highway that connects Sunset Village to this city. He deserves a visit.”Josias wagged a stern finger at his father-in-law. “Absolutely not, Simeon. You’re staying exactly where I can see you.”“And your namesake now belongs to your great-grandson,” Melissa added, passing a plate of fruit. “I’m with Josias on this one, Dad.”Dora didn’t even look up from her breakfast, her jaw working rhythmically as she crunched on a piece of sourdough. “She’s right. By some miracle, we aren’t heading to the cemetery to visit you. Let’s not push our luck.”“You tell ‘
Chapter 3384 The Echo of a Revelation
At João Paulo’s house, the conversation between him and Josias continued. Both brothers sat with their shoulders squared, words chosen with the precision of a bomb squad.“You still haven’t given me an answer, João Paulo,” Josias said, his voice a low, steady rumble.João Paulo shifted in his seat, his weight moving as if the floorboards were made of thin ice. “What is there to say? If I tell you I didn’t mean for things to spiral, would the critics actually believe me?”“I would,” Josias countered, leaning forward. “I’d like to think my opinion still carries some weight in this house.”“It carries more than anything else,” João Paulo muttered, his gaze dropping to the rug. “And no, I have no desire to see Michelle become the next Suzy Cogo. I’m not looking for a sequel.”“Good. Then if she and Jake Cogo decide to make it official, let Maggiezine handle the announcement. They’ve been in the gutter longer than you; they know how to navigate the mud.”João Paulo tried for a weak, lopsid
Chapter 3383 The Fallout of Silence
The doorbell echoed through João Paulo’s house, interrupting the quiet morning. Helen swung the front door open, her hand immediately flying to her throat at the sight of her brother-in-law standing on the porch.“Josias?” Her eyes widened in panic. “Did something happen to Simeon?”Josias’s expression was a cool, unreadable mask. “No. But something is going to happen to your husband if he doesn’t learn how to behave. Where is he?”“He’s upstairs, getting dressed for work,” Helen stammered, stepping aside.“I’ll wait in the living room.”Before Josias could make it past the foyer, heavy footsteps hurried down the stairs. João Paulo appeared, his fingers wrestling with a half-tied silk cravat.“Brother! What brings you by?”Josias didn’t smile. “My father-in-law is no longer fodder for your gossip column.”Sensing the sudden drop in temperature, Helen hovered near the archway. “Can I get you something to drink, Josias?”“That won’t be necessary, Helen. But I do need you to give us the
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