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Here Comes the Lord Chapter 155 Katrina Sees a Glimmer of Hope
Katrina was deeply focused in her suite at Vasconcelos Mansion, working diligently on her series. "I need this show to have double the audience of Briana's two shows!" Katrina pounded the desk. "How does she do it?" James appeared from the kitchen, munching on an apple. "Want half, dear?" Katrina rolled her eyes in impatience. "Go ahead. I'm not that hungry." "Didn't you hear the saying 'An empty sack doesn't stand up'?" James approached, trying to be pleasant. "James, instead of playing around, you could help me with our project," Katrina replied sourly.Why did she marry such a useless husband? James sat on their bed. "What else do you want me to do? I've already contacted the screenwriter who wrote the pilot episode. We need to secure a good contract so he doesn't feel ripped off." "Don't exaggerate, we don't have much funding." Katrina turned to him with a warning gaze. "We would have if the other contract I signed hadn't been canceled." James scratched his chin. "Funny, i
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 156 Business at Dinner
Night fell in Vila Pau-Brasil. Julian was preparing dinner while glancing at the inviting pool. He remembered the pool from Mark's original mansion, but here at Ferro House, he was part of the staff. The butler, Regis De Marco, a man in his fifties but still fit like a thirty-year-old hunk, approached him, noticing the daze. "Feeling like a swim, huh?" "I'm going to ask L— MR. Ferro if we can swim after hours," Julian replied, smiling as he checked the roasted chicken with potatoes. The butler walked away, laughing heartily, to check on the wine. Julian sighed in relief. He noticed that no one around referred to Mark as 'Lord' Ferro, so he preferred to do the same to avoid suspicion. Julian knew that his master's identity could attract unwanted attention. Mark had made many enemies over his lifetime. For this reason, all the male employees, including Julian and his father, underwent training to defend themselves. Julian and his father took shooting lessons, karate and other
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 157 Some Dine, Others Go Hungry
Meanwhile, the Vasconcelos family was having a lost trip to the restaurant at Rocha Hotel. "How can it be that Luana Barros is not here?" Christopher asked, his eyes bloodshot. The hotel receptionist sincerely considered calling the police. "That's exactly what you heard. And please don't intimidate us, or I will call security." Althea was outraged. "Miss, do you know who you're talking to? We're not low-income families that give you the right to call security. We demand respect!" Katrina, feeling disheartened, replied, "Guys, I've lost my appetite. We should have called ahead." "Sister, I tried to call!" Christopher asserted with some desperation. "The phone just went to voicemail!" James teased his brother-in-law, "She was probably too busy, grinding her teeth while that guy keeps ravishing her rear—" "SHUT UP!" Gilson exploded in outrage. "We're not going to argue in front of the staff. Are we eating or leaving?" "Let's leave, our mission has failed!" Katrina responded, giv
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 158 The Vasconcelos Family Wants to Know More
The Vasconcelos family had an ordinary dinner, hastily prepared by the cooks, as they thought the bosses would dine out.Now, they were in the living room, discussing the day's events. Katrina, as always, took the lead, whining, "And just when I was about to rightfully slap Briana, a man in gray appeared out of nowhere, pulling me back and making me fall to the ground!" Sandra and Nadir held back their laughter. Hidden behind the others, they went unnoticed. Gilson and Claudia were too shocked to notice. "What does this mean? Who is this man?" Gilson bellowed. "I don't know, Dad!" Katrina dramatized. "He didn't identify himself and went straight to Vice President Linz's office as if he had a scheduled meeting." "And what did Briana say?" Claudia asked with disdain, glancing at Nadir. "She asked if she hadn't met the man in gray before, to which the man denied it." Christopher frowned. "And why on earth would she ask something like that?" Katrina smirked slightly. "It has some
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 159 Mark Hears What They Want
Saturday. Mark and Briana woke up after cuddling, with the sun's rays streaming through the French window. They hadn't dared to get intimate because of Karl and Luana, though they had imagined they might take the opportunity to have some fun behind closed doors. "Good morning, darling. Shall we see if Luana survived?" Mark asked, jokingly. Briana lightly nudged him. "Don't be silly..." She got up and opened the curtains, bathing in the morning sunlight. Now this is life! When or how would she have moments like this in the Vasconcelos Mansion, married to one of Althea the Retrograde's candidates? Briana headed to the bathroom while Mark stretched. Afterward, he decided to grab his phone and check for any updates. An assistant of Luana's had sent an audio file. Mark grew serious, thinking that an audio file sent on a Saturday must be important. He leaned back against the headboard, putting on his headphones. The maid entered the master suite and saw her boss leaning against
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 160 Briana Has a Plan
When Mark came downstairs, he wasn't surprised at all to find only Karl at the table, being served by Julian. As if reading the cook's mind, Mark announced, "Julian, if you'd like, you can swim in the pool when you're off duty."On weekends, we usually don't need such an elaborate lunch. If we have guests, we'll let you know." "Th-thank you, Mr. Ferro!" Julian exclaimed, surprised. "Wow, I'd love to be your employee!" Karl joked. Mark sat down, wearing a casual shirt with two buttons undone and khaki shorts. "In a way, you are, my friend," Mark replied with a slight smile. "Luana and I discussed some projects up in the room. Thanks for the hospitality," Karl said as he served himself pancakes. Mark smiled from the corner of his mouth. "And I don't even need to ask why Luana hasn't come down yet, huh?" Karl gave the most lewd, depraved grin imaginable. "Hope I didn't scandalize anyone." "The walls are soundproof," Mark responded nonchalantly. Karl felt relieved to hear that.
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 161 An Inappropriate Conversation
Sandro furrows his brow when he hears Briana's unusual request. "Daughter, why do you want confidentiality for a request like this?" "I don't want anyone misinterpreting what I'm asking you," Briana promptly replies. "And why do you want James's cell number?" Sandro continues to be suspicious, looking around to check if Nadir is listening. "I need to talk to him. It's about the LCN projects." Briana avoids directly mentioning James's infidelity. Sandro sighs. "Daughter, if Katrina finds out about this, and nothing guarantees me that James WON'T tell her that you called, there will be another mess." Briana sits on the bed, smirking mischievously. "What's that supposed to mean? Does that mean family life at the mansion hasn't been easy and harmonious?"Oh, I thought Grandma Althea wanted me to return to the peace and happiness of the Vasconcelos family!" "Daughter..." "How nice is to know that this mansion hasn't stopped being a den of treacherous snakes!" Briana retorts sharply
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 162 Checking on the Beloved Wife
Mark stands up abruptly, boiling with uncontained rage. "What does this mean?" Mark explodes in indignation. "Why is my wife calling that worm? Did he call her?" "No, she called him." Regis scratches his neck, uncomfortable, having to pass this information. He was attending to his duties when an assistant from Linda passed this information to his phone. Mark, consumed with jealousy, couldn't think of a reason why his dear wife would call the rival. Without delay, he rushed upstairs to the master suite. Briana was still engrossed in the conversation. "What do you mean? You found out about that too?" "I'm worried about you, friend," James confessed. "Don't worry about me; worry about your wife's project," Briana replied sternly. Mark entered the master suite, expecting to find a friendly and flirty conversation. But the severe and angry tone of Briana made him pause and listen more closely. Briana continued, "And for Christ's sake, stop cheating on Katrina; otherwise, she's g
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Chapter 408 Come Pick Up the Package
A practiced smile spread across Ray’s lips, his phone still to his ear.“Come pick up the package from my dressing room,” Ray said smoothly into the phone. “It’ll be easier this way.”He ended the call and slipped the phone into his pocket, his smile growing wider.“What’s going on?” Adrian demanded. “For days now, you’ve been acting more like a spy than an actor.”Ray chuckled. “Seems like you’re the one spying here, Adrian.”“I just want to know what’s happening,” Adrian said firmly. “Now they’re saying Briana has been kidnapped. Everything is going wrong all at once. I can barely keep up!”Ray’s smile twisted into something darker. “Funny you should say that.”“Why?” Adrian asked, his voice sharp with suspicion.Before Ray could answer, the door swung open.Two men in gray suits — from Vargas’ team — entered the room, their movements efficient and purposeful.Without a word, one of them locked Adrian in a chokehold, his arm tightening around Adrian’s neck.“Hey, what’s— argh!” Adri
Chapter 407 Eye for an Eye
At Vasconcelos Company studios, the filming for "Hope Alive" continued. Alanna Torres performed center stage, her every movement captivating the crew.Off to the side, Ray Dixon stood in the shadows, his attention fixed on his phone.His face darkened as he read a message that made his jaw tighten.The director’s voice cut through the set. “And... cut! Alright, everyone, lunch break!”A collective murmur of relief rippled through the cast and crew as they dispersed.Ray wasted no time; he darted toward his dressing room, needing privacy to examine the message further.Adrian, observing Ray’s abrupt departure, frowned. Something about the actor’s demeanor felt off.Turning to Gilson Vasconcelos, he broached the subject cautiously.“We’ll make it, Adrian,” Gilson said without Adrian or someone else asked him first.“Mr. Vasconcelos, how is your son?” Adrian asked, his concern shifting to another matter.Gilson’s expression hardened. “The ungrateful boy decided to return to university wi
Chapter 406 Mark Searches His Wife
Mark sprinted through the Glamour parking lot like a man possessed, his eyes darting between cars.Every vehicle he saw belonged to someone he knew—employees, executives, people with no reason to be involved.His frustration mounted as he reached the guard booth.Inside, Mauro, the usual attendant, slid the tinted window open.“Yes, Manager Ferro?” Mauro asked, his voice tinged with curiosity.“Did you see a car speeding out of here, carrying my wife?” Mark’s words were clipped, his tone sharp.Mauro’s jaw dropped, and his face paled. “No, Manager Ferro! No car came through here in a rush. If there had been a commotion, we’d have seen it and called the police!”“What about Viviana?” Mark pressed.“I haven’t seen her pass either,” Mauro admitted.Mark shook his head, his expression darkening further.******At Karl and Luana’s apartment, Luana entered the living room, rubbing her neck as the effects of the drug began to set in.Karl stood nearby, awkwardly clutching her blazer around h
Chapter 405 The Evil Plan Worked Out
Briana worked diligently at her computer, oblivious to the chaos unfolding outside.She paused her typing and reached for her coffee.The steam curling from the cup hinted at its freshness, but before she could take a sip...The door burst open with a force that made it seem like it had been kicked in.Briana nearly jumped out of her chair in fright.The same henchmen from the day before entered, their expressions dark and menacing.Without hesitation, they approached Briana and yanked her out of her seat. She struggled fiercely against their grip.“Hey, what’s going on? Who are you?!” Briana shouted.“Sorry, miss. Boss’s orders,” one of the henchmen replied gruffly.“HELP!” Briana screamed.One of the men quickly gagged her while the other held her tightly. Despite her muffled protests and frantic thrashing, they subdued her with practiced ease.One of them glanced at her desk. From his point of view, the steaming coffee cup sat untouched.“She didn’t drink it,” he noted.“Doesn’t ma
Chapter 403 It’s a Matter of Coffee
Briana and Luana were chatting animatedly about work, each seated at their desks. Luana shook her thermos, frowning at the emptiness.“Where’s the coffee lady?” Luana muttered.A soft ding came from Briana’s phone. She checked it and smiled. “Mark says she just dropped off fresh coffee for him and Karl.”Luana’s head shot up. “Karl! Oh, he’s here? That dog didn’t call me...”Briana’s smile faded as she stood. “He didn’t call you?”Luana shook her head, her expression turning serious. “And he didn’t come home last night.”“That’s odd,” Briana replied, frowning. “You should go to their office and see what’s going on.”Luana stood as well, her determination clear.As she opened the door, she nearly collided with Viviana, who was entering with the coffee cart.“Coffee, ladies,” Viviana announced with a saccharine smile.Luana’s tone turned sharp. “I hope your boss told you that you’ve been serving us old coffee while giving the fresh brew to the men.”Viviana’s jaw tightened, her teeth cl
Chapter 403 Glamour’s Dress Code
Mark entered his old, dimly lit apartment, greeted by Regis at the door.Lord Ferro’s expression was cold and detached, as if the matter at hand — Christopher’s life — was of little significance.“He’s in the bedroom, getting dressed,” Regis informed him.Mark’s tone was sharp. “Isn’t he ready yet?”Regis smirked faintly and disappeared into the bedroom.Moments later, he and Vargas reappeared, dragging Christopher into the living room.Christopher’s shirtless torso and haphazardly zipped pants betrayed his interrupted efforts to dress.“Hey, I wasn’t done getting dressed— what the hell are you doing here?” Christopher demanded. “I’ve already told them everything I know!”Mark’s voice was calm, yet chilling. “I just want to make sure you understand your situation, Christopher.”A shiver ran down Christopher’s spine. “I thought Alan Campos Rocha was handling this. Who are you, really, Mark?”Mark’s gaze didn’t waver. “I am exactly what you see.”Christopher’s indignation flared. “No sl
Chapter 402 He’s Still My Man!
Mark’s Old Apartment.Regis tossed a blanket over Christopher, covering him from the waist down. The gesture did little to alleviate Christopher’s discomfort, his unease palpable in the stale air of the room.Meanwhile, Vargas reappeared, dustpan in hand, sweeping up the pile of dirt he had gathered.“Did you come here as hitmen or housemaids?” Christopher quipped, his sarcasm cutting through the silence.Vargas scowled. “Hey, you’re not in a position to be making jokes, smartass!”A faint smile tugged at Christopher’s lips. At least he still had his wit.Regis, unamused, turned to him with a stern expression. “Mr. Vasconcelos, have you reflected on the consequences of your actions?”Christopher’s reply was quick and deflective. “I just wanted to return to my studies.”“Without saying goodbye to your family? Without confessing the truth that could set you free?” Regis pressed.Christopher smirked bitterly. “I don’t exactly feel liberated right now.”Regis remained impassive. “Mr. Vasc
Chapter 401 Back to the Origins
The apartment where Mark and Celia once lived still bore the marks of abandonment and poverty, worsened now by neglect and the absence of constant care.The air was heavy, the space cluttered. Yet, Vargas lounged on the dingy couch, idly scrolling through his phone, his lips curling into a faint smile as he chuckled at a comedic reel.The front door creaked open, and Regis stepped inside.His nose wrinkled in distaste at the sight of the disheveled apartment.The instincts of a butler immediately kicked in, compelling him to search for a broom as he passed Vargas, who remained engrossed in his phone.The trending dance music playing from Vargas’s phone added to the room’s chaotic ambiance.Moments later, Regis returned with a battered broom, its bristles worn and frayed.“Is this all we have?” he asked, holding up the broom in dismay.Vargas finally looked up, surprised. “Hey, we’re not here to clean. We’re here to watch over our prisoner.”Regis shot him a stern glare. “Get off that
Chapter 400 Taking Risks
The next morning dawned over Braspolis with a soft glow, the aerial view of the city bathed in golden light. The day promised a mix of tranquility and tension, a contrast that echoed in the lives of its inhabitants.Mark and Briana lay nestled together in the comfort of their bed. The silence of the room was abruptly interrupted by the simultaneous blaring of their phone alarms, making any attempt to continue sleeping impossible.Briana groaned. “Wow, who can sleep with this going on?”Mark chuckled softly. “No one. That’s the point.”Reluctantly, Mark reached over to silence his alarm while Briana did the same on her side.With a resigned sigh, she swung her legs over the edge of the bed and slipped her feet into her slippers.“I wonder how things are with my family right now,” she murmured, her gaze distant.Mark, still searching for his boxers, glanced at her. “You’re dying to find out, aren’t you? Why don’t you just go over there?”Briana turned to face him, catching the implicati
