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Chapter 1056 Clearing the Ledger
“Hey, don't laugh!” Celia protested, though the corners of her mouth twitched, betraying her desire to join in.“I’m sorry, Celia,” Mark chuckled, wiping a tear from his eye. “But I can’t help picturing the look on Katrina’s face when you told her. It must have been priceless.”Celia shrugged, feigning nonchalance. “Well, she didn't enjoy it. But honestly? I don't feel that guilty. Patricio was using me long before they started dating. And afterwards... when she was pregnant... he used me as a stress ball to vent his work frustrations.”Mark’s laughter died instantly. The amusement vanished from his eyes, replaced by a cold, sharp anger.Patricio forcing himself on women — especially while his girlfriend was carrying his child?“Where is that bastard?” Mark growled, his hands balling into fists on the desk. “I need to introduce him to a knife.”Celia took a step back, genuine fear crossing her face. “Leave it, Mark! Don't get involved. If you do, Briana might misinterpret things betwe
Chapter 1055 Confessions and Consequences
Celia walked into the office with the steady stride of a woman who knew her main obstacle was currently unconscious on a breakroom floor.Behind his mahogany desk, Mark didn't bark a demand for her to leave, nor did he ask what the hell she was doing there. He simply watched her, his expression an unreadable mask.“Please, hold the champagne,” Celia said, a dry, self-deprecating smile playing on her lips.“The only thing popping around here is my Lamborghini,” Mark replied flatly.Celia approached the desk, resting her hands on the edge. “Mark, I needed to see you.”“‘Needed’?” He leaned back. “Why?”“Doesn't the fact that you were my first husband count for anything?”“If Brie heard you...”“I think it's past time Briana scrubbed the brainwashing Luana put her through, don't you?” Celia cut in, her voice firm.Mark blinked, genuinely surprised. The woman standing before him wasn't the promiscuous doormat he remembered. This was the Celia who had clawed her way to respect at Vasconcel
Chapter 1054 Severed Ties
Mark stepped into the main floor of Glamour, immediately noting the eerie quiet that hung over the usually bustling office. Empty cubicles gaped like missing teeth; the chaos of the city's public transport system had evidently kept many at home. It was understandable fear, not laziness.He walked straight to Gene’s office.“Gene,” Mark said, foregoing pleasantries as he leaned against the doorframe. “Do not dock the pay of any employee who couldn't — or wouldn't — come in today. Make sure they know their jobs are safe.”“Yes, Lord Ferro,” Gene replied instinctively.Mark let out a dry chuckle, glancing over his shoulder. “Careful. Someone could have opened that door and heard you.”Gene cleared his throat, his expression hardening back into professionalism. “Lord Ferro, do you intend to take action? Linda Mattes has briefed us on everything.”“Have you checked your email yet?”Gene swiveled his chair toward his computer, clicking open his inbox. His eyes scanned the screen, widening a
Chapter 1053 A Liberating Conversation
Inside the Glamour offices, those who had braved the bus routes or risked driving their own cars worked with heads ducked low, a collective anxiety humming beneath the fluorescent lights."Does anyone know where Mary Ellen is?" Efraim asked, his voice cutting through the tense silence.He leaned back in his chair with a sneer. "Don't tell me she's hiding under her bed, or on top of it with that big black cop of hers.""That 'big black cop' is MILITARY LIEUTENANT João Ribeiro, and he is her BOYFRIEND," Luana snapped, her patience for prejudice evaporating. "Didn't you see the videos and reels that went viral yesterday?"Efraim shrugged, unbothered, wearing his 'awful boss' persona like a badge of honor. "Yeah, I took a peek. But seriously, is she currently buried under the ebony?""She is risking her life reporting from the Bus Terminal while we sit here in the comfort of air conditioning," Gene interjected, his voice flat and authoritative.Efraim shut his mouth instantly. It wasn't o
Chapter 1052 Controlling the Narrative
Mark and Briana sat side-by-side on the plush sofa of the master suite, the picture of resilience. Briana had traded her hospital gown for a sharp, tailored pantsuit, looking every inch the formidable executive despite the recent childbirth. Cradled securely in her arms, Miguel Ângelo slept deeply, a bundle of innocence oblivious to the political storm brewing outside.Standing opposite them, Regis held his smartphone steady, framing the shot.“Whenever you’re ready,” the butler murmured.Mark stared directly into the lens, his expression grave. “Hello, citizens of Braspolis. I want to take this moment to share my thoughts on the events shaking our beloved city. First and foremost, I feel a heavy burden for the panic this has caused you all. As you have heard, two of my vehicles were targeted by bombings. The police are investigating and doing their utmost to unmask these terrorists.”Briana leaned forward slightly, her voice softening but her eyes steel. “That is right — terrorists.
Chapter 1051 Panic on the Pavement
Mark sat motionless for a second, the words hanging between them like smoke that refused to clear.“You’re telling me...” He trailed off, unwilling to finish the sentence out loud and sound even more foolish than he already felt.Ribeiro raised both hands in a gentle, placating gesture. “Hey, don’t beat yourself up, Lord Ferro. The bastard probably left the front hood slightly ajar on purpose, just to distract you.”Mark’s fists tightened until the knuckles whitened. “And it worked.”Ribeiro’s voice softened. “No one can be perfect every second of every day.”Mark stared at the wall. Comfort wasn’t something he accepted easily.He was the one who offered it, who fixed things, who kept everyone else standing. Being on the receiving end felt wrong.“That’s not an excuse,” he said quietly. “One slip like that, and my wife becomes a widow. I have a son who hasn’t even memorized my face yet.” He drew in a long, steady breath. “We at least have confirmation now. What happened was a delibera
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