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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 266 A Deal with the Lawyer
Theodore did his best to keep the towel securely around his waist. However, his mischievous smile indicated that he wanted something else with Patricia."Well, Miss Borges. I didn't know you had a thing for me. Now that you've broken up with Matthew Sterling, we can start our affair—"A well-deserved slap from Patricia silenced the womanizer's immoral words.Theodore slumped on the bed. Feeling the towel was loose, he quickly grabbed a pillow and placed it between his legs.If Patricia lied to Matthew saying she saw something she shouldn't have, Matthew could have the Bento family 'boys' cut Theodore's berries off!"Now, can we talk about business?" Patricia demanded furiously."What do you want to discuss?" Theodore asked, sitting up on the bed."You've had enough fun with this story of your aunt's painting that until months ago, I had never heard of." Patricia took the opportunity to mock the painter.Theodore felt offended. "Don't talk like that! Lilian Chaves—""Blah, blah, blah,
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 267 The Next Mrs. Sterling
Matthew read Alfredo Dantas' dossier with a smile on the left corner of his lips.He needed information to confront that old grumpy man.Evan respectfully opened the door of Sterling headquarters office, "Young Matthew, there's a young lady who wants to talk to you.""Patty?"Jacqueline stormed into the office feeling extremely offended. "I can't believe you still harbor vain hopes for that favela girl, Matt!"Evan was surprised by the young lady's boldness.Wasn't she in good company with Zachary Loss on the day he shot Cindy Cardoso at the Sterling Cultural Hall?Matthew frowned. "Jacque, of all people, I didn't expect you to disrespect Patty.""Stop calling her that ridiculous nickname!" Jacqueline lost patience, "She left you, and you need to move on with your life.""I'll be outside if you need me, sir." Evan left, looking dissatisfied at Jacqueline.After the door was closed, Matthew continued, "I thought Patty was your friend.""I stopped having respect for her since the news s
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 268 A Different Visitor at Dinner
In the evening, Borges House had a dinner party for guests.Vanda finished cooking the bean stew with sausage and bacon, turning off the stove burner. She smelled the pot and closed her eyes in pleasure.Hélio appeared dressed in formal attire, "Hmm... Darling, prepare some antacid tablets, as we might get stomach aches from this delicious bean stew!""Does that mean you're praising my cooking, right?" Vanda jokes, turning to her husband."Definitely. You always outdo yourself in the kitchen." Hélio hugs her.Patricia appeared dressed in casual clothing. Vanda noticed her, "Darling, aren't you going to wear something more presentable?""Why? It's Cindy Cardoso who's coming, Mom. I bet Jackson will show up naked to please her heat."Vanda laughs while Hélio is embarrassed."Daughter, don't speak like that. Jackson is a gentleman, I taught him manners." Hélio complains.Patricia kisses her father's cheek, "Don't worry, dear father. Everything will be fine. Jackson won't make mistakes wi
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 269 Matthew Is Not Interested
Gibraltar Club, night.Matthew was waiting to talk to Walter at a reserved table. A waiter served two glasses of whiskey on ice for him.Walter arrived later and was surprised to see a drink waiting for him. He tasted it."Oh, thank you for ordering for me." He chuckled lightly, "So, buddy? How are things going? Or do I really need to ask?"Matthew kept a serious face. "It hasn't been easy after the breakup. But I didn't expect people to move on so quickly."Walter takes a sip of his drink. "Um... Are you mentioning my little sister? I told her to calm down.""Didn't you tell her to cancel this absurd idea?" Matthew asked sternly.Walter realized how the idea of Jacqueline being his girlfriend annoyed him. "Matt, I tried to tell her that, but Jacque insisted. I can't control her like I'm her father.""Then I need to talk to Charles." Matthew retorted sourly, "Unless this was his idea."Walter shook his head. "No, man. This was all her idea. She doesn't even want to know about Zachary
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 270 Don't Give Up, She's Yours!
Alice blushes as if she were back in high school."Matt! Where did you get this absurd information, my grandson?""Absurd is someone thinking they would have a future with you when you were already head over heels for my grandfather." Matthew calms down a bit.Seeing Alice react all shy amused him.Alice shakes her head, "Don't be like that, Matt. Alfredo, at the time, was a good match. But your grandfather was the one who won my heart.""Yes, of course." Matthew smiles, "Love is in the air. But now that the other lost you, he finds a way to get revenge by taking out his frustration on me, taking advantage of the fact that I'm the grandson of his rival."Alice fills with rage. "What an outrage... His wife always knew that he had his eyes on me. I don't know how she hasn't died of cancer yet.""Do you have contact with Mrs. Dantas?" Matthew asked."No, if I get close to her, she might kill me with a letter opener," Alice answers resolutely. "Anyway, dinner is ready. You need to bathe f
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 271 I Don't Allow You to Touch Her
"Mom, I think you should pack a piece of flan and put it in a plastic container for Elaine to take." Jackson freed her from the embarrassing dinner, "She needs to take care of the launch of Jonah Lopes' book.""That's right!" Elaine remembered using Jonah as an excuse to leave, "We have a lot to do. After months of procrastinating, our illustrious author finally finished the work.""But we're not going to have my boyfriend on the cover, right?" Cindy tried to be funny, but no one laughed at her joke."It's better to have a woman or a couple on the cover," Elaine replied in a professional tone, "The book is of a more chaste and romantic nature.""Got it." Cindy started eating her portion to hide her embarrassment.Vanda provided a plastic container and Elaine promised to return it the next day.After goodbyes, Elaine left."Why was she here?" Cindy wouldn't give up.Patricia smirked. "Relax, Cindy. I didn't know you'd feel so threatened. Is your love for my brother not strong enough?"
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 272 The Price of Being Dishonest
At the Andrade family breakfast table, Jacqueline reacted nervously to Walter's report."What? Is he not interested in committing incest? But I'm not his blood sister, damn it!" Jacqueline pounded the table, causing cups and utensils to shake.Walter widened his eyes and leaned back, leaning against the back of the chair as if it were safer."What's with this angry reaction, sis? I've never seen you like this.""There's always a first time for everything!" Jacqueline grumbled, "I can't believe Matt said something like that to me! Was it that secretary?""Secretary?" Walter tried to remember, "You mean Evan?""Maybe. He's a serious guy who seems like a wife-beater." Jacqueline described Evan in a prejudiced manner, "He was the one who rightfully shot Cindy.""Careful, remember this is a secret." Walter raised his index finger."Maybe it would be better if the public knew the truth." Jacqueline grinned maliciously.Walter, however, became more somber. "Jacqueline Andrade, listen to me v
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 273 The Key Is In The Past
Matthew and Abner are talking in the library of Sterling Mansion. The subject couldn't be taken at the headquarters of the Sterling Empire, as one never knows if someone could be spying on them."My grandson, what do you have against Alfredo Dantas?"Matthew smiles mischievously. "Annoying people like Mr. Dantas, pretending to be all proper and righteous, always have some dirty secret to hide. I've already found one of them."Abner chuckles and then composes himself. "I see. But unfortunately, you cannot bring up to the board my past with him and your grandmother.""Why not? That's the main reason," Matthew asserts, "Mr. Dantas is strict and harsh with me because I'm your grandson.""Ste-Learning has impressive enrollment and fee payment numbers, huh?" Abner comments, trying to focus on business and not on his youth.However, Matthew, maliciously smiling, stares at his blushing grandfather."Grandpa Abner, was grandma always yours? Or did you snatch her from Mr. Dantas?"Abner goes fr
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Chapter 835 You Lied to Me
At Sterling Cultural Hall, Bryce was having fun watching his father and Karl always evasive and suspicious when he questioned their friendship. He decided to be bolder this time. “Okay, I’m not going to be prejudiced. We know times have changed, and—” “Prejudiced about what, son?” Edmund asked, already tasting bitterness on his tongue. “Huh...” Bryce held back a laugh. “I thought you two actually...” Bryce gestured ‘wedding ring on finger,’ causing disgust in Edmund and Karl. “NO!” Karl clutched his stomach, feeling nauseous. “We are not a couple!” “Well, come on: tell me what’s going on!” Bryce suddenly became serious. “Bryce, when you stop trying to eavesdrop on our conversations from behind the door, you’ll be happier and stop feeling like you’re in a spy movie.” Edmund tried to deflect, pushing his son out of the office. “This won’t stay like this. I’m going to find out what’s going on, even if it costs me my life!” Bryce grew tired of the games and decided to leave, slamm
Chapter 834 Expected Reaction
At Sterling Cultural Hall, Karl was talking to Edmund, also holding Vicente’s repertoire list as if it were trash. “What ridiculous songs!” Karl finally threw the list to the ground. “We need to check if any of these songs can be played without copyright issues.” Edmund raised his eyebrows. “Copyright issues for Mozart songs?” “You never know.” Karl smiled mischievously. “It’s important to know.” Edmund stood up from the desk. “Anyway, how are we going to face that crook?” Karl kept smiling. “Leave him to me. We’re going to prepare a little surprise.” Edmund didn’t want to be left in the dark. “Oh, from that mischievous smile of yours, you’re going to pull off some sabotage and humiliate the arrogant musician live, aren’t you?” “Well, if you’re already guessing the plan, I don’t need to fill you in on the details...” Karl teased. Bryce appeared in the doorway of Edmund’s office. But upon seeing once again the close camaraderie between Edmund and Karl, he became intrigued and s
Chapter 833 Conversation of Future Divorcees
After his nap, Vicente left the house and headed to the Sterling Cultural Hall. Smiling excessively, he presented himself at Edmund’s office, extending a printed sheet in Arial font. Edmund took a while to pick up the sheet as if it were covered in feces. “What is this?” Edmund asked sourly. “My repertoire list,” Vicente exclaimed excitedly. “You’ll need this, I suppose.” “Yes, we’ll need it. But I wanted to use this sheet as toilet paper.” Edmund carelessly left the paper on the desk. Vicente chuckled. “Heh, heh... come on, have a sense of humor, Edmund! You’re doing the right thing by allowing my concert!” “You know I could call Matt right now and let him know, right?” Edmund raised his voice. “But you won’t do that,” Vicente shook his index finger. “You won’t add another burden on Matt’s shoulders. He just came out of a press conference and has to deal with a crazy, hysterical wife. I can only imagine how much she’ll demand for divorce alimony...” “Why don’t you ask that a
Chapter 832 Looks Like I’ll Have to Form the Partnership
Moments later, Karl was in his office dealing with takeout containers containing his lunch: Thai food. He didn’t even have the energy to go out to a restaurant after the bitter conversation he had with Matthew. With the phone to his ear, Karl was waiting to be answered. On the other end, at Siren restaurant, Sheila picked up while enjoying her meatballs. “Hello, sweetheart? Are you going to meet me at Siren?” “No, darling, I’m so sorry. I ordered takeout and I’m eating in my office.” Karl made a pitying face. “Hey, did we agree to have lunch together today?” Sheila smiled understandingly. “No, but since you called me at this hour, I thought you were planning to come. Anyway, how can I help you?” “I’m afraid I’ll ruin your appetite.” Karl began. Sheila chuckled. “Their meatballs are delicious today. Nothing you say is going to ruin my experience.” “Not even if I told you that Matt has been lying about the car accident that Nathan and Miss Alvares had?” Karl went straight for th
Chapter 831 Fight in the Apartment
At Golden Letters, Matthew was tapping his stomach while having a tense conversation with Karl. “I think it’s time for us to have lunch. Are you coming with me?” Matthew tried to sound casual. Karl shook his head. “You’re not going to shake this topic off so easily, Matt. I’m waiting for your confirmation as the honorable man you are.” “What do you want me to do, huh? Confirm that I tried to kill Nate just like Uncle Vicente killed my father?” Matthew’s abrupt and angry question made Karl pause and think for a few seconds. He continued, “If you’re so convinced of this, why don’t you investigate and gather evidence of what happened?” “Does it even matter anymore? How much time has passed... no one wanted to believe my mother. Then, she and I disappeared from everyone’s sight. But Uncle Vicente remained free, enjoying the Sterling family money. If Nate weren’t such a misfit, he would be the president of the conglomerate even after I returned to the family. So, I can’t accept that
Chapter 830 You’re Not Psychologically Prepared
Matthew felt strangely confronted by Karl, whom he still thinks is named Lawrence Vieira. Something in the PR made him question internally. “Larry, I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can answer those questions.” Matthew broke the awkward silence. “You can’t or you don’t WANT to answer me?” Karl insisted. “So, is it true?” “If it were true, what would you contest?” Matthew lifted his chin, proud. “Many things.” Karl swallowed hard. “Matt, I know you’re now a powerful man and need to assert your authority in the city. There are many people wanting to see you fall. But ordering a murder... I don’t think that’s the best way to secure your power. It could turn against you!” “If no one finds out...” Matthew insinuated. “Are you psychologically prepared for the consequences of that?” Karl smiled ironically. “Forgive me, Matt, but I don’t believe you are. You’ve always lived in mental peace even while living in the slums. From what your mother told me, you’ve always been a well-behaved youn
Chapter 829 A Different Aura
At the beach house, Vicente and Andreia were now at the table about to start lunch. When Vicente joined them with his plate, Andreia brought up the complicated topic again. “Before we give thanks for the meal, I think we should continue discussing what Nate knows about Bella.” Vicente grimaced. “I don’t want to lose my appetite, dear.” “That’s not funny, Vince.” Andreia insisted. “You still haven’t told Nate that I’m not his biological mother. Don’t you think he’s going to find out sooner or later?” “Only if Paulina opens her mouth.” Vicente continued to grimace. “At most, Bella will think she’s not Ernesto’s daughter.” “And since he’s still recovering at the clinic, she won’t bring it up with him.” Andreia calmed down. “Then we need to send a message—” Vicente interrupted himself. “Hey, what if what Nate meant by ‘I’ll talk to Bella today’ was actually some DNA test?” Andreia alarmed. “Do you think they went to do that?” “If they did, I hope they didn’t go to the clinic, not
Chapter 828 Planning for Revenge
In the kitchen of the beach house, Vicente was preparing for a big revelation to Andreia. “Dear, I might be pregnant, but if I need to know something...” Andreia straightened up in her chair. “It’s better for you to tell me than for me to find out another way.” “I’ll try to be as gentle as possible,” Vicente promised. “Jeez, is the topic that serious?” Andreia raised her eyebrows. “Yes, the topic is very serious.” Vicente took a deep breath. “Nate knows the truth about his sister.” Andreia held her breath. “Are you okay?” Andreia gestured quickly, pointing to the water filter. Vicente swiftly served a glass of water from the filter for his pregnant wife. Andreia, anxious, took the glass with trembling hands and drank slowly, making sure each drop acted as a calming agent. She had heard of women who went into labor very early due to shocking news. Vicente immediately regretted telling the news, but he felt that Nathan suspected something while they were watching the press co
Chapter 827 A Very Short Interview
At the beach house, Vicente was now helping Andreia finish cooking lunch. Andreia, tired from her pregnancy, sat down at the table to rest. “Phew... thanks, dear,” Andreia said, wiping the sweat from her forehead. “I hope I’m not getting in the way of your work on the concert.” “A musician can’t work on an empty stomach,” Vicente joked as he stirred the pot of beans. He leaned in and sniffed the aroma of fresh beans with garlic, salt, and strips of bacon. “Hmm... this is going to be delicious.” “Try it to see if it’s salty enough,” Andreia instructed him. Vicente wasn’t quite sure how to do that. He took the ladle out of the pot and waited for a few drops of the bean broth to drip onto his left palm. But the drops fell scalding hot on Vicente’s hand, making him comically exclaim in pain. “OUCH! It’s hot!” Andreia burst out laughing. “HA, HA, HA... Of course it’s hot, my dear! You just needed a few drops, something quick.” Andreia took the ladle from Vicente’s hand and blew on i
