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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 252 I'm Ready
"Sheila, screaming and making threats won't help our company situation," Abner comments patiently, "And don't come with that 'the company doesn't matter' talk. It's thanks to the Sterling Empire that you have a life of luxury, after marrying my son.""I don't want the company to go bankrupt," Sheila explains, "Having my son as the heir is a dream of mine. He deserves it and will lead the conglomerate to success, following in his father's footsteps. But... Did he have to sacrifice his love life for that?""No one predicted that a mess like the one that occurred at the charity auction would change everything," Abner simply answers."Is that all you have to tell me? How could you do this to your grandson, Abner?" Sheila is outraged."I didn't put that fake painting there for Patty to choose it!" Abner becomes impatient."No, but everyone is condemning Patty as if she did it on purpose to ruin our reputation!" Sheila asserts, "She didn't do it out of malice. She's inexperienced and learni
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 253 Checking His Cousin
Abner is temporarily moved by Nathan's declaration that he is ready to lead the Sterling Empire.Relaxed comfortably in his chair, he comments, "Nate, you are my grandson, and I appreciate the years of dedication you have shown in the conglomerate, especially at the Golden Letters.""Thank you, Grandpa." Nathan begins to feel hopeful."But it was precisely your hope of being the heir that ruined everything." Abner continued, "You became arrogant, tyrannical, irresponsible, letting tasks pile up, among other things. I don't forget that cultural festival where Matthew resolved all the issues while you slept until noon because you stayed up all night partying and degrading girls.""That Nate is who learned the lesson, Grandpa." Nathan doesn't sell himself short, "I've changed. That irresponsible Nate would never help his father advance his career. I helped him from the beginning, creating the account, recording the Lives, managing the comments...""I imagine, it must have been a lot of w
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 254 Another Sneaky Cousin
At Sterling University, Meirelles was about to enter Abner's office when he heard his and Nathan's voices."They're still talking? I thought Abner was going to lunch. That's strange..."Meirelles was about to open the door, but Nathan's next sentence stopped him."Did Matthew actually break up with Patricia Borges? Wow! That's..."Inside, Abner nodded, "I know, it seems incredible. But your cousin made a difficult decision. In the business world, we sometimes face these dilemmas. We have to adjust our priorities.""I have adjusted mine, Grandpa." Nathan makes the scout's gesture with the correct hand.Abner smiles slightly. "No girls, no promiscuity, no drugs or rock 'n' roll?""Nope. My hobbies now are jogging on the beach sand and skinny-dipping when no one is around. Although there have been a few times when someone accidentally saw me—""OK, Nate, you don't need to give me a report of your activities." Abner stands up, "I haven't read any gossip about you in the tabloids. As they
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 255 My Previous Dating Was Fake
Matthew didn't want to give Ronaldo the pleasure of mocking him.So what if Patricia came looking for Ronaldo?She came to him as a friend, not to rekindle that fake relationship!Smiling confidently, Matthew replied, "No, Ron. You can relax, I won't be jealous. I set Patricia free, so she can be with whoever she pleases.""Remember, you're the one saying that!" Ronaldo raised his index finger."Do you really intend to get back together with her?" Matthew was surprised, trying not to laugh."Get back together with what? If Patty wants to be my woman, we'll have a legitimate relationship!" Ronaldo asserted. "What we had after your party was something fraudulent, something planned by her just to get you to stop being foolish and pay attention to her."Matthew's smile faded. "I'll ignore the part about 'stop being foolish.' I loved Cindy Cardoso.""And you'd be married to her today if it weren't for Patty plotting all of that!" Ronaldo smirked, "Anyway, Matt, if you didn't come to talk a
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 256 Do Whatever You Want, Just Forget About My Throne
Nathan returns to the beach house, vibrant with the conversation he had with Abner.Andreia was waiting for him in the living room. "Son, we need to talk.""Mom, you must set up my office and desk!" Nathan exclaims, hugging his mother tightly."Are you crazy, kid? What are you talking about?""I'm talking about the job you're going to give me at Urbano magazine!" Nathan lets go of the hug, with a bright smile.Andreia, however, remains serious."Mom, you're not going to be happy about my accomplishment?""What accomplishment?" Andreia asks disdainfully, "You achieved a suspicious feat, using emotional blackmail. You saw that Matt was at a disadvantage and took advantage to paint yourself as a good guy to your grandfather! Am I right or am I right?"Nathan loses some of his joy. "OK, I see we won't have champagne and caviar for dinner. Where's Dad?""He's swimming in the sea," Andreia responds curtly, sitting on the couch.Beside her, Cindy's resume was with some pages outside.Andreia
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 257 Everyone Wants to Work at Urbano
The next day, the news of Matthew and Patricia's breakup was published in Marilza Peres' column.Blue Cove was in extreme shock with the dissolution of the power couple.What's happening in this world? Can't anyone have a lasting relationship anymore?Patricia was sitting on her bed reading the article written by Marilza in a neutral and sensible way on her phone.Vanda entered, concerned. "Good morning, dear. Oh, you're reading...""Yes, Mom, I'm reading." Patricia puts her phone on her lap, "How has your day been?""My day has been great." Vanda smiles cautiously, "Actually, it's been so great that I'm almost afraid of being too happy and offending you."Patricia smiles comfortingly. "No, I don't want the people around me to be miserable. Actually, some good news would do me good right now."Vanda sits next to her daughter, "Well then: I'll have a new book signing session! My book is doing positively well!""Mom, aren't people buying the online version?" Patricia is surprised."Yes,
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 258 Reaping the Benefits
At the Borges House, Jackson announces to the family that was breakfasting."Guys, I plan to bring Cindy over tonight for that dinner.""Jackson, what terrible timing!" Patricia complained violently, "Your girlfriend will rub my defeat in my face! She'll probably try again..."Jackson wags his index finger. "No, Patty. That cycle has ended. Cindy no longer wants to pursue Matthew, she swore that to me."Patricia merely smiles ironically, not wanting to disrespect her older brother.Hélio translates his daughter's thoughts. "Jackson, we deeply hope that Cindy respects you this time, not giving up on the commitment to try reconciling with Matt. We don't want you to suffer."Jackson looks uncomfortable. "The only way Cindy would have hopes is if Matt were to come back around, filling her with false hopes."Patricia retorts, "No! Matthew wouldn't do such a thing. He's an honorable guy. Besides, the board won't allow Cindy Cardoso if they didn't tolerate someone like me."Vanda laments, "I
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 259 Uncovering the Diabolical Partnership
"MOM!" Jasmine exclaimed horrified, thinking of Liz discovering her and Cindy's plan, "How long have you been there? What did you hear? Why didn't you knock? Don't I have privacy in this place anymore?""So many questions," Liz replied ironically, closing the door, "That means you were up to something.""What did you hear?" Jasmine repeated horrified."I heard you mention something about Patricia trying to dissuade Jackson from dating someone." Liz cleverly lied.Jasmine was so scared she didn't think about the possibility.She really believed Liz hadn't heard the first part of the conversation and sighed in relief."OK, I was talking to Cindy.""And did you need to heave a sigh of relief like that? Jasmine, you already know my opinion about this friendship." Liz approached her daughter, "You complain about the way Matt treats you, but it's because of Cindy Cardoso that you've been losing out."Jasmine smiled, feeling victorious. "I lost, but Patricia Borges lost too. Matthew finally
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Chapter 955 Your Half-Sisters
At the Andrade Clinic in Walter’s office, the confrontation between Linda and Nathan continued, the atmosphere tense and electric.Walter stepped protectively beside Linda. “Hey, what’s the meaning of this? You don’t recognize me as your brother-in-law? What a joke.”Nathan sneered. “Linda, if you can’t have a frank conversation without your little boyfriend defending you all the time—”“I can,” Linda snapped, cutting him off. “But right now, I don’t WANT to. This is his office, not yours!”“You’re hanging by a thread from being sued for breach of confidential information,” Nathan shot back venomously. “And you guys still act like a cocky little rooster and hen!”Linda let out a mocking laugh. “Is that what you came here to talk about?”“Exactly!” Nathan said, jabbing a finger in the air. “Why the hell did you get involved in something that’s none of your business?”Walter was about to speak, but Linda grabbed the sleeve of his shirt — a silent signal for him to let her handle it.“Na
Chapter 954 Nice Try
Tiffany approached her junior boss as Maurício walked away.“Nice try,” Bryce muttered.Feigning innocence, Tiffany widened her eyes. “What are you talking about?”Bryce smirked knowingly. “If that guy were your boyfriend, you would’ve kissed him on the mouth. That little sisterly peck didn’t fool me.”Tiffany blinked, realizing she was up against a sly fox!******Meanwhile, at Andrade Clinic that same afternoon, Walter sat across from Linda, who seemed uncharacteristically relieved.“What are you asking about, Walt?” Linda said, trying to sound casual.Walter leaned in, scrutinizing her. “I could’ve sworn I saw you sigh with relief when Dr. de Paula left.”“Don’t swear in vain — it’s a sin,” Linda retorted, dodging.Walter moved closer and pulled her into an embrace, but Linda stiffened, feeling like she was betraying herself.“Come on, sweetheart. Don’t exaggerate,” Walter coaxed. “Were you embarrassed for being too informal with the new general practitioner?”Staring into the dist
Chapter 953 Struggling to Call Him Father
Patricia found Vanda sitting patiently on one of the chairs inside Karl’s office at Golden Letters.She leaned her head into the doorway. “Mom?”Vanda turned to look at her, her face lighting up. “Good afternoon, darling. I’m just waiting for Lawrence to show up.”Smiling, Patricia stepped closer. “Ron had a wonderful idea earlier. I hope you’ll agree with it.”Vanda’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “I’m already agreeing!”“He wants to take me on a trip to celebrate some things that have finally been resolved in his family. And to avoid... temptation, Cindy and Jackson are coming with us.”Vanda smiled warmly, though her expression turned slightly puzzled as she blinked at her daughter.“I don’t get it,” she said. “You’re going on a romantic trip as a group of four?”Patricia nodded. “Yes. Two couples, each celebrating in their own way.”Vanda cleared her throat delicately, still trying to process the information. “But Jackson and Cindy already have an intimate life, while you and Ron
Chapter 952 One of Them Had Written That Letter
Back at the Sterling Cultural Hall, the office of Edmund Hudson was filled with the quiet aftermath of lunch. Disposable food containers from their takeout meals lay scattered across their desks. Bryce stifled a burp—barely.“Gross, son. Don’t do that,” Edmund grimaced.“What, you wanted me to sing the burp like I was on stage?” Bryce shot back with a grin.Edmund just shook his head and leaned back in his chair, clearly not in the mood.“You mentioned the stage... that reminded me of what Sergeant Carvalho said,” Edmund murmured.“It’s all too insane,” Bryce muttered. “Someone set up an elaborate plan to kill Vicente Gouveia.”“And I hope you’re not seriously thinking it was Matthew or Karl,” Edmund warned.Bryce, ever stubborn, didn’t back down. “It has to be one of them, Dad.”Edmund closed his eyes, clearly needing rest. Realizing he had hit a wall, Bryce stood and exited the room, slamming the door behind him.Out in the hallway, Bryce walked briskly, his brow furrowed. Tiffany a
Chapter 951 Foursome Romantic Trip
Across town at the Borges House, the midday sun streamed into the dining room where Patricia was seated with Cindy and Jackson. She placed her wine glass on the table and leaned forward, eyes bright with anticipation.“Guys, I have a proposal.”“Sounds exciting!” Jackson replied.“Ron and I are thinking of taking a trip. Something to help us decompress after all the stress and drama we’ve dealt with.”Cindy nodded, understanding. “Makes sense. Silva Oil won’t be facing charges, you and Liz Silva made peace, and Liz cut ties with Elaine.”Patricia raised her glass in a one-woman toast. “Amen to that. So, Ron and I want to celebrate — but we don’t want to go alone. For obvious reasons.”Cindy and Jackson exchanged a knowing glance.Jackson, ever the older brother, spoke up. “Sis, under normal circumstances, I’d tell you to wait until after the wedding. But since you’ve already... had your first time, would it really be that terrible to be alone with Ron on a romantic trip?”Patricia’s s
Chapter 950 Facing Nathan – AGAIN!
Nathan returned from his parents' apartment to the beach house, under the midday sun, with a triumphant smile that practically screamed "mission accomplished." As he stepped inside, his voice took on a villainous tone, relishing his recent success.“My father’s letter made quite the impression on the sergeant,” he murmured to himself. “Now it’s just a matter of time before he digs into the case and realizes Lawrence Vieira doesn’t exist... nothing but a fabrication by Karl Sterling.”Making his way into the kitchen, Nathan opened the refrigerator, rummaging through leftovers and pulling out a few pans. He set them on the stove, beginning to reheat his lunch while continuing his monologue with the flair of someone who thought ten moves ahead.“And even if they dig into the past or someone brings up the car crash, no one can prove anything. It'll be the word of a man who used a fake identity... versus a famous pianist whose life was nearly cut short.”The soft hiss of reheating food fil
Chapter 949 You Really Want to Help
Around midday, inside the police station, Sergeant Carvalho leaned forward in his chair, intrigued by the theory Matthew had just put forth about the incident at Vicente’s live concert. The near-tragic “accident” that had almost claimed a life now seemed more calculated than coincidental.“I hadn’t thought about it like that,” Carvalho admitted. “I mean, I knew you and Mr. Hudson saw the two workers, but... a test?”“Exactly!” Matthew said, visibly energized. “It can’t be coincidence that the accident played out the same way as the earlier incident. And there’s more — I clearly remember commenting to Bryce about the piano’s position.”Carvalho began clicking and typing quickly on his computer, searching through digital statements.“Young Mr. Hudson didn’t mention that,” he muttered. “Looks like I’ll have to pay him another visit.”Matthew didn’t hesitate. “Have you or any of your officers found anything on ‘José Ramos’ or ‘Seb Nozes’?”With a serious expression, Carvalho shook his hea
Chapter 948 Matthew Has a Theory
Back to the living room of Karl’s apartment, Karl and Sheila stood by the window, each with a glass of cognac in hand, trying to soothe their frayed nerves.“I just came from the Gibraltar Club,” Sheila said, her tone weary. “I was killing time. Had I known I’d need a drink, I’d have dragged you along.”Karl offered a dry chuckle. “Things are rough, darling. At least Matt is putting his resentment on hold to focus on what matters.”Sheila rolled her eyes and took another sip. “I want to see you two hug like father and son.”“That’ll have to wait,” Karl replied. “Sgt. Carvalho called me in to confirm my secret identity. Apparently, the police received an anonymous letter.”Sheila gasped, nearly spilling her drink. “What? An anonymous letter?”“I know,” Karl said with a smirk. “Feels very 90s, doesn’t it?”
Chapter 947 Carvalho Keeps Inquiring
On a tense morning inside the Sterling Empire headquarters, Matthew’s office had become a whirlwind of nervous energy. Evan reentered the room and paused, hardly recognizing his boss, who was frantically rummaging through drawers and documents on his desk.“Need any help, Young Matthew?” Evan asked cautiously, unsure whether to assist or flee.Matthew looked up, his expression sharp. “Evan, schedule an urgent meeting with the board of directors for tomorrow.”Evan nearly cursed under his breath. He had just spent considerable time reorganizing Matthew’s agenda!“For tomorrow?” he asked, struggling to remain composed.“Yes,” Matthew confirmed. “We’re going to discuss the revelation of my father’s true identity.”Evan stiffened, reaching for his tablet to make the changes. “For the board?”“Correct,” Matthew replied, his tone clip
