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Here Comes the Lord Chapter 374 Pretending Everything Is Fine
The morning buzzed with activity at the film set of Hope Alive.Actors, cameramen, costume designers, makeup artists, script supervisors, and the director moved through the chaotic scene.Standing tall on a raised platform, which was originally part of the set, Gilson used it as an impromptu podium to address the gathered crew.A wireless microphone was handed to him, his authoritative voice cutting through the noise.“Dear collaborators,” Gilson began, his smile wide and calculated. “I am overjoyed to inform you that my dear son-in-law, James Ross, has been released. He didn’t even spend 24 hours in temporary detention. No news about this appeared in the media or online, so I kindly ask you all to keep this matter confined to the set. Understood?”A round of applause erupted — not out of genuine concern, but because the crew wanted the speech over with so the over-delayed filming could resume.“Excellent!” Gilson said, his energy almost too enthusiastic. “Let’s continue the good work
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 375 A Clash Between Siblings
Back to Christopher’s temporary room in the grand Vasconcelos mansion, the fierce confrontation went on.Katrina stood a few steps away from her brother, her expression one of utter disdain, as though he were the filthiest creature she had ever encountered.“Who are you,” she demanded, her voice sharp with horror, “and what have you done with my brother?”Christopher attempted to lighten the mood with a nervous chuckle. “Heh, heh… This is no time for jokes.”Her face hardened. “I’m not joking. This is the cold, hard truth. You lied to all of us.”“Now, wait a minute—” he tried, but she cut him off.“You made us believe that Mark and Briana truly wanted to kill us. I NEEDED to believe that,” she continued, bitterness dripping from every word. “Maybe it would ease the guilt I felt for driving drunk. If I could prove I was a victim, I might have been able to live with myself.”Christopher had no retort. He knew she was right.“But now,” she pressed on, her voice rising, “I’ve found out t
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 376 The Coffee Girl
In the hallways of Glamour, a young Latina woman in her mid-twenties moved gracefully, pushing a coffee cart.She had striking looks and a composed demeanor, immediately recognizable as the coffee girl Briana and Mark had mentioned earlier.It seemed their message had reached her, as she now steered her cart directly toward Mark’s office.She nodded politely at employees passing by, her uniform skirt accentuating her movements. A few men couldn’t help but grin suggestively as they watched her, but she ignored them, focused on her task.Her faint smile, however, disappeared as she approached the door to Mark’s office.Inside the office, Mark was deep in conversation on the phone. Viviana entered quietly, her presence unnoticed at first.“I don’t know how this happened,” Mark said, pacing as he spoke. “But I expect answers as soon as possible. Briana Ferro is relying on your support.”Turning, he finally noticed Viviana and motioned for her to wait a moment.Placing his hand over the ph
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 377 Time to Face His Father-In-Law
The door opened to reveal Mary Ellen, who froze for a second, immediately sensing the romantic atmosphere.“Oh! Am I interrupting something?” she asked with a sheepish smile.“Not at all,” Mark assured, stepping back to let Briana reclaim her professional posture.Briana straightened, her tone now businesslike. “Mary Ellen, after weighing the pros and cons, we’ve decided in favor of Celia. She can return to her role as an assistant. Viviana has been exemplary in her position.”“Oh, Briana! Thank you so much!” Mary Ellen exclaimed, practically bubbling over with relief. “Don’t worry, I’m sure she’s learned her lesson.”“You’ll make sure of that for us,” Briana said, her voice carrying a note of finality.Mary Ellen giggled nervously, sensing the underlying command. “Of course! I’ll let her know right away. Bye now!”She hurried out of the office, eager to solidify the decision before the couple could reconsider.Mark exhaled audibly, leaning back slightly. “One less problem. Let’s hope
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 378 Briana Isn’t Feeling Well
At Glamour’s office, Mark’s concerned gaze fixed on the doorway as Briana stumbled in, her face pale and strained. Without hesitation, he stood, rushing to her side.“Darling, what happened?” he asked with his voice full of worry.Briana leaned against the doorframe, clearly unwell. “Oh, Mark... I think I’m feeling sick.”Mark wrapped an arm around her, supporting her gently. “You need to go home. No, wait — stay here. I’ll call Regis to drive your car back for you.”Through her daze, Briana managed a faint smile. “And who will drive... his car?”Mark chuckled, his attempt at lightening the mood. “He can bring Julian along for that.”Briana released his embrace, moving toward Karl’s empty chair to sit down.“Alright, I’ll wait here,” she murmured.Mark studied her with concern. “What exactly are you feeling?”She paused, frowning as if searching for the right words. “I feel nauseous... like I’m on a boat.”“You get seasick? Good to know — I’ll steer clear of booking us any cruises,” M
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 379 James Is Free in the Full Sense
James bursts into his office and closes the door behind him, his mood shifting dramatically as he begins to celebrate.With exaggerated movements, he pretends to dance a sultry lambada or merengue — whatever spicy rhythm is playing in his head. His hips sway, and his hands move in time to the imagined beat as he hums, “pa-pa-ra-pam-pam,” mimicking a lively tune.The door suddenly opens, and Adrian steps in, catching James mid-groove.Startled, James freezes, his hands mid-motion — one loosening his tie and the other gripping his suit jacket.“Buddy, what kind of dance is that?” Adrian teases. “It’s me, not Celia.”James grimaces, his celebration cut short.“Ha, ha, ha! Gotcha!” Adrian chuckles, enjoying his friend’s discomfort.James, his tone far from amused, snaps, “I wasn’t expecting you here. What do you want, Adrian?”Ignoring the chilly reception, Adrian steps further into the office as James moves to his desk and starts gathering his belongings. The jovial mood fades as Adrian
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 380 An Heir?
Mark stood in his office, deep in conversation with Gene. When Gene heard about Briana, his eyebrows shot up in surprise.Briana had already been taken home.“Really? She was feeling unwell? Poor thing,” Gene said, genuinely concerned.Mark shook his head. “What’s the funniest part is, I just can’t understand how she suddenly felt nauseous. If the symptoms persist, I’ll take her to the hospital.”Gene softened his expression, trying to calm his boss. “Relax, Lord Ferro! It’s probably nothing serious.”“Really?” Mark asked, raising an eyebrow.Gene swallowed, pondering how to broach the next subject without being too blunt.“Uh... how’s your love life going, you two?” Gene asked, nervously scratching the back of his neck.Mark froze for a few seconds, and then broke into a goofy grin.“Heh, heh, heh... What’s this, Gene? Already thinking about having cake at some baby shower?” Mark teased.Gene shrugged. “That’s what crossed my mind. Guess that answers my question.”Mark laughed hearti
Here Comes the Lord Chapter 381 Katrina Doesn’t Answer
At Vasconcelos Company, Gilson’s office door creaked open, handled carefully by Gilson, who clearly had no intention of risking the glass shattering again.His stern demeanor was a sharp contrast to the grim expressions of Claudia and Katrina as they entered.Katrina’s left hand was wrapped in a bandage — a reminder of the injury she’d sustained when she smashed her bedroom mirror.“You checked that hand properly?” Gilson’s tone was severe, his eyes narrowing on Katrina.Katrina glanced at Claudia, seeking solidarity before responding. “The butler took care of it for me. It doesn’t hurt or bleed anymore.”Gilson folded his arms, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “No, what’s bleeding is my heart!”Claudia’s patience snapped. “Oh, stop it, man. Melodrama is our prerogative, not yours.”“I’ll do whatever I damn well please!” Gilson barked back.The sharpness in his voice caused Claudia and Katrina to clasp hands instinctively, unsettled by his mood.“Here’s the deal,” Gilson continued, his
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Chapter 411 I’ll Get This Divorce
Gilson returned to his office after lunch, a wave of discomfort settling over him from walking rather than resting to let his food digest. Claudia and Katrina trailed behind him, their expressions a mix of concern and frustration.“You need to rest, dear,” Claudia urged. “I don’t want you having a stroke from indigestion.”Gilson waved her off, his irritation clear. “How can I rest while OUR DAUGHTER keeps bringing us grief?”Katrina crossed her arms, defensive and unapologetic. “I simply refuse not to celebrate the best thing that’s happened to our lives!”“Briana being kidnapped,” Claudia muttered, her voice thick with disapproval.Gilson collapsed into his chair, pulling out his phone despite knowing the risks of reading while full.“I’m also pleased about a negative turn in my brother’s life,” he admitted, “but you should keep up appearances, daughter.”Katrina snatched the phone from his hand, her face twisted in fury. “Is that why you didn’t support me? Appearances?”“People don
Chapter 410 Where Briana Is
Mark and Eugene locked eyes, a shared understanding passing between them. The time to act had finally come.“They’ve already captured that idiot Adrian Curtis,” Mark said, his voice carrying the commanding tone of Lord Ferro.“Good,” Eugene replied. “How do we proceed?”Mark’s lips curled into a cold smile. “Simple. We’ll extract everything we can from him. Then, we’ll inform his perverted father that his precious son is in our possession.”Eugene hesitated. “I fear that might expose your identity, Lord Ferro.”Mark’s gaze turned icy, his voice chilling. “If Anthony puts two and two together, it will be the last calculation he ever makes.”Eugene shivered involuntarily. He should have been accustomed to Mark’s sovereign demeanor, but it never failed to send a chill down his spine.******The decrepit warehouse loomed in silence, broken only by the steady drip of water from its leaky ceiling. Sunlight filtered weakly through broken windows, casting eerie, shifting shadows on walls stai
Chapter 409 Used, Again!
Mary Ellen used her lunch break to check on Celia once more. She carefully opened the door to Celia’s room, stepping inside with quiet movements.Celia lay sprawled on the bed, her clothes wrinkled and her exhaustion displayed. Unlike her dramatic outburst with Karl, no knives or torn garments were involved this time.Her shoes were discarded in a corner, and the room was dim, the curtains drawn shut. She appeared to be sleeping deeply, the effects of the drug mercifully worn off.Relieved, Mary Ellen allowed herself a small smile and risked turning on the light.The sudden brightness made Celia stir, her body shifting restlessly as she blinked awake. Her movements were sluggish, like someone recovering from a long night out.“Celia,” Mary Ellen called softly, stepping closer. “Wake up. We need to talk.”“Urgh...” Celia groaned, rubbing her eyes and squinting against the light.Mary Ellen’s tone turned serious. “Celia, people are saying you were drugged and attacked Karl Carvalho. Is
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
