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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 20 Matthew’s Decision
Abner told the story to Matthew, adding some details from his point of view. Matthew listened intently, feeling like he was listening to a fairy tale. He would never even dream of suspecting that he was worthy of a multi-million dollar business empire.When Abner finished, Matthew started asking questions that he didn’t dare to ask Sheila, “Grandpa, my mother suspects that someone in the family ordered the accident.”Abner, however, dismisses the theory with a gesture, “Your mother thinks that, because your father was the only heir in sight, he would be fatally targeted by envious people, in this case, my son-in-law Vicente Gouveia, your uncle. But that is absurd. Your uncle is incapable of doing such a thing.”Matthew caught the tone used in the word ‘incapable’, “He’s not one of high achievement, right?”Abner wrinkles his nose, “It was obvious from the beginning that he was only marrying my daughter Andreia for our money. But Andreia loves the idiot, and I didn’t want to be one of
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 21 The One Who Was Going to Be Heir
“Hey guys, what’s going on here?” Matthew asks as he approaches the commotion.Ricardo becomes angrier, “Ah, the object of Cindy’s desire has arrived! Enjoy and be happy together!”“RICARDO, stop being jealous, for God’s sake!” Cindy snorts inelegantly.The college students start recording the scene on their cell phones, having the time of their lives.Patricia shakes her head, “Matt, that ex-girlfriend of yours is trying to get back to her previous status. You guys better talk.”Matthew’s gaze is surgical as he looks at Patricia, “What mark of slap is that?”Ricardo smiles deprecatingly, “In addition to being poor, the guy is stupid.”Matthew turns to him, impatiently, “Didn’t you have to investigate a corrupt politician? What are you doing here?”“I came to talk to my ex-girlfriend, thinking she had recovered her mind. I was wrong, apparently. You showing up in new clothes was enough for her.”Only now does Cindy notice Matthew’s clean, new clothes. She also checks his sneakers whos
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 22 The First Cell Phone We Don’t Forget
Matthew finds himself at the Blue Sea Mall, which coincidentally is where he purchased the new clothes paid for by Walter. He even passed by the store, taking a peek inside. When he could see the two girls at the cash register working and serving customers with fake smiles, he shook his head and continued on his way.Probably, if it weren’t for the third attendant, Vivian, one of them would refuse to swipe Walter’s credit card.Not trying to focus on bad things, Matthew met with the mall employee who was organizing the literary exhibition.“Even with people buying digital books and reading them on their cell phones, those who are fans of the writers tend to buy the physical book because of the autograph.” The employee, a man in his thirties, explains to Matthew, “That’s why we still hold these fairs. And there’s always that one person who prefers paper.”“I know, and I’m one of those,” Matthew admits. As he has always lived in poverty, his cell phone has always been an outdated model.
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 23 The First Confrontation
Nathan is surprised by a company newbie trying to stifle a laugh after he introduces himself as heir to the Sterling Empire.The fact is that the situation was ironic and funny: the newcomer was the real heir!Matthew was supposed to be discreet, but he could tell from afar that Nathan was just another playboy who was lavish with beauty and money, without being properly interested in the family business.“I’m sorry, Mr. Sterling.” Matthew clears his throat, “I wasn’t prepared to meet the heir to the Sterling Empire.”“You don’t read newspapers, do you? You didn’t recognize me?” Nathan retorts, very offended.Elaine cleared her throat, “OK, let’s not make a fuss about this, shall we?”“I just want to work in peace.” Matthew gestures.“If you continue to work like this, young man, there will be no work for you around here,” Nathan responds arrogantly, looking Matthew up and down as if he were a bug.Matthew swallows his indignation for now.“I came to talk about the 2022 literary exhibi
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 24 No One Suspects the Accident
Matthew is leaving Golden Letters. Behind him, beyond his friends Brennon and Augusto, the sun sets on the landscape of Blue Cove.“This can’t happen, Matt!” Augusto says angrily, “What’s happening that no one lets you work here?”“Is there some mystery involved?” Brennon suggests, a little scared.Matthew shakes his head. If he didn’t know in advance that he was the heir to the Sterling Empire, he would also be in doubt. But now, he is in control of the situation.“Don’t worry, guys. Tomorrow you’ll see me back like nothing happened.” Matthew smiles confidently.“You’re confident you’ll make it back.” Brennan is surprised.“Brennon, if you don’t assert yourself in certain situations, people like Nathan Sterling will always abuse you. No wonder he’s not being considered to succeed the old Sterling.”Augusto’s eyes widen, “What did you say, man? Is Nathan Sterling not going to inherit the empire anymore?”Matthew realizes he said too much and tries to correct himself, “Ehr... I read in
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 25 The Sterling Mansion
The limo transports Matthew, Sheila, and Abner to the Sterling Mansion.Sheila is frowning, acting like a child who is being forced to go somewhere against her will. Matthew, however, acts like the star-struck child being taken to the circus.As they cross the most upscale neighborhood of Blue Cove, a replica of Sunset Village, Matthew glues himself to the vehicle’s window and holds his breath at every beautiful thing he sees.“Look, Mother! Look at the beautiful mansions, the beautiful cars, the beautiful women!”“MATT!” Sheila barks, “Don’t be a pervert!”Abner laughs heartily, “Leave your son, Sheila.”“You look like you’re not interested, Mom.” Matthew frowns.Sheila crosses her arms, “Nothing here is new to me.”The driver turns the car onto a more exclusive street.As if they were on a Hollywood set, the limousine reaches an automatic gold-colored wrought iron gate. The guards located at the guardhouse identify the driver and open the gate.Matthew’s mouth is open so wide that a
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 26 Grandma Alice
Still in the living room where the portraits were, Sheila was standing, unhappy with the outcome of the events.She went to university to try to dissuade Abner from making Matthew the next president of Sterling Empire.But Abner not only managed to convince Matthew but also brought him to the mansion, knowing purely that he couldn’t resist the idea of living in such a chic and refined place.Sheila heard footsteps but didn’t want to know who was approaching. The other person who entered, however, made her turn around.“Sheila.”Sheila turns on her heel and smiles sarcastically, “Oh... Hello, dear mother-in-law.”Alice Sterling, a sixty-five-year-old woman, was wearing a neutral-colored pantsuit and matching skirt. Her white hair was tied up in an elegant bun. Unlike many elderly women, Alice maintained an acceptable weight, as she was adept at light sports such as tennis and walking.If someone didn’t pay attention, she would say that Sheila was older than Aline!“For Christ’s sake, w
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 27 Fearless
The next day, Matthew slowly wakes up in his big bed and stretches out with a smile like a ten-year-old boy.Never again will he open his eyes and see an ugly, dirty, and dark house. Now he is in a very clean and bright room, feeling scented sheets, pillowcases, and blankets. The fact that he slept naked added to the feeling of freshness.“Welcome to your new life, Matt.” He speaks to himself.But his break was about to end. When he turns to the right and sees his cell phone on the bedside table, Matthew is startled.“Oh, heavens, the heir here still has college to attend!”Matthew throws the blankets away and goes straight to the shower, grabbing the fluffy white towel that was on a chair.While showering, Matthew realized that the towel should have been left on the bathroom hook. He mentally reproached himself for this. Now that he’s living in a fancy house, he needs to maintain some order and organization. The days of chaos and mess he was used to are over.So, when he finished sho
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Chapter 744 Ernesto Won’t Leave His Son Alone
In Jackson’s hospital room, Jackson leaned back against the elevated headboard of his bed, Hélio and Vanda standing at his side. Their faces were frozen in shock and disapproval after Jackson’s request.“Son,” Hélio said, his voice firm and unyielding, “that’s completely out of the question!”Jackson frowned. “But why?”“You’re still asking?” Vanda interjected, full of disbelief. “Elaine ran you over. If you hadn’t been there, it would’ve been Cindy who got hit. And since she’s not as strong as you, maybe she would have suffered more... maybe even died.”Jackson shook his head, his expression resolute. “I just want to understand why. Mom... it seemed like Elaine was somehow seeing me as a man again.”Hélio crossed his arms, his voice low but firm. “It’s too late for that. She had her chance, but she chose Matt.”“And now she’s extremely jealous,” Jackson said, his tone growing more insistent. “Don’t you understand? I NEED to talk to Elaine Prates.”At the mention of Elaine’s maiden na
Chapter 743 Germano’s Kidnapped
It was a calm morning in the Borges House, the quiet broken only by the sound of Cindy descending the stairs, ready to head to work. As she reached the lobby, Patricia walked in from the garden, brushing a stray leaf from her sleeve.“Dad said he was trimming the rhododendrons,” Patricia said with a smirk. “Removing any traces of Elaine.”Cindy’s mischievous smile matched hers. “He removed the hate with love—and with a little help from your mom.”Patricia chuckled lightly. “Now it’s just Jackson and you left.”Cindy reached the bottom of the stairs and approached her future sister-in-law, her smile fading slightly. “Patty, what do you think I should do?”Patricia’s expression turned serious as she immediately understood what Cindy was asking—this was about Elaine.“I’d say Matt doesn’t want any direct confrontation,” Patricia replied carefully.Cindy nodded, frowning. “I went to the mansion yesterday, but Matt was leaving and didn’t let me in.”Patricia’s lips curved into a sly smile.
Chapter 742 We’ll Do Anything – Except This
At Jorge Nunes’ podcast studio, the mood was a sharp contrast to Germano’s peril. Bella entered the building, her smile radiant as she greeted everyone she passed. She walked confidently to a door leading to Jorge’s office and poked her head in.“Can I come in, boss?” she asked cheerfully.Jorge, rummaging through a drawer, turned his head to smile at her. “Sure, come on in.”Bella stepped inside, only to be greeted by a chaotic mess. Cabinets were left open, files were scattered across the corners, and the desk was stained. In the corner sat forgotten pizza boxes and Chinese food containers.“Uh... do you want me to call the cleaner?” Bella asked, her gaze sweeping the disarray.Jorge closed the drawer with a satisfied grunt, holding the document he’d been searching for — but leaving the rest of the files in disarray. Turning to Bella, he smiled.“You don’t miss a detail. So, how was it?”Bella ignored the mess and focused on him. “It was wonderful, Jorge! Thank you so much for the t
Chapter 741 Lavish Breakfast
The next morning, in the kitchen of the Alvares family home, the table was unusually lavishly set for breakfast. Paulina had skipped her usual distraction of watching television to ensure she’d join the family for the meal. Bella, dressed smartly for work, scanned the spread before her, her eyes wide with surprise.The table was filled with French bread, whole wheat bread, cheese bread, blackberry jam, butter, margarine, skim milk, black coffee, fruits, and even nonfat yogurt.“Jesus Christ!” Bella exclaimed. “I am witnessing a miracle here!”Paulina raised her hands in mock praise. “Amen, Hallelujah!”“What’s wrong, daughter?” Ernesto asked, his tone lightly defensive. “Can’t we have a lavish breakfast every now and then?”Bella sat down, still marveling at the assortment of food. “Uh... yes, Dad, we can. I’m thrilled. Did they give you a bonus again?”“Yes!” Ernesto said proudly.“No!” Gustavo interjected simultaneously.An awkward silence filled the room. Paulina raised one eyebrow
Chapter 740 The Ladies Are Still Plotting
Meanwhile, at Silva Oil Company, the tension in Fernando’s office had reached a boiling point. Matthew stood across from Liz, his expression sharp, his tone unforgiving.“That’s a lie,” Liz fumed, her anger boiling over. “Jasmine, my daughter, is not pregnant. But if she were, the father would be Othon Rios!”Matthew’s cruel smile deepened. “Let’s assume he’s the father because he’s the one keeping her in sexual captivity — and you’re totally fine with that, huh?”Liz’s eyes narrowed. “If I were against it, where would Jasmine live? You’re just dying for her to come back so you can take your revenge on her!”Matthew’s jaw tightened. “If it weren’t for your damned daughter, my damned cousin, I would be married to Patty.”Liz could no longer contain herself. “So this is what it all comes down to? PATTY? Why does every road lead to that SLUT?”Before Liz could say more, Fernando grabbed her arm, his voice sharp with reprimand. “Woman, stop being rude! Who was just giving me a ‘job’ a lit
Chapter 739 Bella and Nathan Meet Again
Inside the podcast studio, Jorge Nunes was wrapping up an interview with Evan. The discussion had been tense, revolving around the incident caused by Elaine Sterling. Bella, ever the efficient assistant, moved discreetly around the studio. She wasn’t just carrying out her tasks—she was listening intently, her curiosity burning beneath her composed demeanor.Taking the opportunity to refill the water bottles for both Evan and Jorge, Bella kept her movements subtle. Anyone watching would see nothing unusual, just a dutiful assistant tending to her responsibilities.Jorge leaned forward, his tone pointed. “So, Secretary Evan, the burning question: will there be a divorce?”Evan, ever composed, replied with measured seriousness. “My boss, Mr. Matthew Sterling, does not treat marriage as something disposable, Mr. Nunes. As of now, the marriage stands; but there will certainly be a serious conversation between him and Mrs. Sterling to ensure scenes like this do not happen again.”Jorge nodd
Chapter 738 Pretend to Do Some “Job”
In the Silva Oil Company parking lot, Matthew’s car screeched to an abrupt stop, the tires wailing as they slid across the asphalt.The vehicle came to rest awkwardly, straddling two parking spots, drawing surprised looks from employees heading home for the day. Among those watching were Ernesto and Gustavo Alvares, their conversation pausing as they took in the scene. “Hey, Dad,” Gustavo said, pointing toward the poorly parked car. “Mr. Sterling parked all wrong over there!” Ernesto squinted at the vehicle, his expression thoughtful. “He must be in a hurry. Maybe something happened to Mr. Borges...” Gustavo’s brow furrowed, worry creeping into his voice. “I hope not.” Ernesto shifted the topic with a sigh. “And Kirk — he’s really going to work at Golden Letters?” Gustavo grimaced. “Yeah. Let’s just hope he keeps his mouth shut. He’s probably celebrating behind the chestnut trees at the beach today.” Ernesto shook his head, choosing not to dwell on it. He avoided looking in Mat
Chapter 737 You Failed
Across town, the Sterling Mansion was quiet except for the soft crackle of the living room fireplace.Elaine sat on the couch, her gaze locked on the flames as they licked at the wood. The warmth of the fire filled the room, an odd choice given the heat outside, but for Elaine, the sound was soothing. Jarbas passed by, casting a sideways glance at her. Though he said nothing, his expression betrayed his thoughts — Mrs. Sterling’s fixation on the fireplace was unusual, even for her. Elaine barely noticed him. Her mind was far away, replaying the conversation she’d had with Nathan that morning. The memory of announcing that Matthew had already drafted a divorce agreement lingered like an unshakable shadow. That morning at Nathan’s beach house, Elaine’s revelation had hit him like a thunderclap. “Since when is Matt a lawyer?” Nathan had asked, his tone showing his disbelief. Elaine shrugged, frustration seeping into her voice. “I don’t know. He said he could make the document legal
Chapter 736 Coming Back to Life
The Andrade Clinic lobby hummed with an afternoon calm that contrasted sharply with the earlier commotion. Patients who had been seen were now departing, their expressions satisfied. “See you later, miss!” one patient called as they left. Linda, ever diligent, replied with a cheerful reminder, “Don’t forget your medications!” Walter approached her from across the room, his eyes lighting up at the sight of her. “Hello, dear! It’s so good to see you,” Linda greeted warmly. Walter’s grin turned flirtatious. “It’s always nice to see you too.” Linda leaned closer, her expression thoughtful. “I want to take the opportunity to ask you something: do you still think I should move out the mansion?” Walter’s smile faltered for a fraction of a second, but he forced it back into place. Inside, he wanted to shout NO! “Why do you want to leave me?” he asked, his voice laced with mock hurt. Linda laughed, a light and musical sound. “I’m not trying to ‘run away’ from you; it’s just that I hav
