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Chapter 1464 This Is the End
Inside the Sterling Empire executive suite, Karl leaned back in his leather throne, his lips curling into a jagged, mocking grin as he gestured toward two plush velvet chairs.“Vanda, Hélio. Please, make yourselves comfortable,” he said, the invitation sounding more like a summons.“We won’t be taking up much of your time, Karl,” Vanda replied, her spine as straight as a spear as she sat. “I have several appointments today regarding the book.”“Ah, yes. Selling like hotcakes, I hear. My sincerest congratulations.” Karl tapped his fingers on the desk, his tone sounding a condescension that only Sheila seemed to feel like a physical weight in the room.Hélio didn’t waste time clearing his throat. He looked Karl dead in the eye, his voice steady. “Karl, let’s get to it. We are deeply hurt by everything that has happened with our children. I know you’re fond of Patty, and I know you think she’s the perfect match for your son—”Karl didn’t notice Sheila’s hand slipping slowly, quietly into
Chapter 1463 Patricia Will Be My Handler
“Am I interrupting something?”The question hit Patricia like a physical shove. She stumbled, her heel catching on the carpet, and nearly toppled over. Ronaldo’s eyes rolled back so far they nearly disappeared into his skull — a look of pure, unadulterated exasperation.They both straightened their clothes in a flurry of nervous energy before turning toward the door.There stood Noemi Blumberg.The air in the office seemed to shift. Suddenly, the modern glass and steel of the Silva Oil Company faded away, replaced by something ancient and regal.With her striking features and poised stance, Noemi was the spitting image of Queen Esther stepped right out of a biblical epic.“Hello, Miss Blumberg,” Ronaldo said, his voice changing to a chivalrous, formal register as he stood. “I am Ronaldo Silva, third-in-command here at Silva Oil. And this is my fiancée, Patty Borges.”Patricia’s heart skipped a beat. She shot a sidelong glance at him.Fiancée? Wasn’t he supposed to introduce her as his
Chapter 1462 If You Won’t Protect My Daughter, Better Leave Her Single
Ernesto answered the call with a heavy knot of trepidation tightening in his chest.“Hello... dear son-in-law?”“Ernie, I’m standing right outside your front door,” Walter’s voice came through, cool and detached. “Are you finished making love to your wife?”Outside, dressed in a sharp black suit and dark sunglasses, Walter looked like a villain plucked straight from a gritty 90s TV thriller.Inside, Ernesto felt his heart skip a beat at the blunt, awkward question. He thought back to the previous night: there certainly hadn’t been any “ardent love” to speak of.“Ehr, I’m actually already at the breakfast table. Come on in!” Ernesto forced a strained smile, gesturing frantically to his wife.Paulina, who had just been sitting down, sprang back up. She caught her husband’s signal and hurried to the door.She swung it open, her face shifting into a wide, welcoming mask as she found Walter on the porch.“Walt! Please, come in, come in!”“Thank you, Dona Paulina. I won’t stay long. Is Lind
Chapter 1461 Echoes of a Scandal
Friday morning arrived — the quiet prelude to the weekend for some, but for Karl, it was a time for strategy. He sat at the long dining table, buried in the political section of the newspaper as the municipal elections loomed. The rest of the family picked at their breakfast, though Matthew’s chair remained conspicuously empty.“What are you reading so intently, dear?” Sheila asked, her voice soft, a clear attempt to keep the morning peace.Karl didn’t look up, his voice sounding more bitter than gall. “I’m scouring the classifieds for a new computer for my office.”Abner paused, his cup of decaf halfway to his lips. “What happened to the old one?”“Matt shoved it right off the desk. Smashed it to pieces on the floor,” Karl replied, his face darkening.Abner took a sudden gulp and instantly sprayed it back out. PFFFTT!“Ugh, Abner!” Alice shrieked, clutching her chest as she stared at the mess. “You’ve ruined the tablecloth!”Sheila watched the exchange with an ironic smile. “I take i
Chapter 1460 The Breaking Point
Jacqueline visited Borges House to catch up on the gossip. In the kitchen, she and Cindy were eating the famous lemon pie that Vanda made.“I have to admit,” Cindy said, a smudge of white cream on her upper lip, “the first few pies Vanda made weren’t exactly... edible. But this? She’s outdone herself.”Jacqueline chuckled, dabbing a bit of meringue from her own mouth with a silk napkin. “If she keeps improving at this rate, the family chef is going to be out of a job.”The lighthearted moment was punctuated by a heavy SPLASH echoing from the backyard.“Sounds like Jackson’s putting the pool to use,” Jacqueline said, sliding off her stool. “I should go say hi.”“Wait, Jacque!” Cindy’s hand shot out, catching her friend by the wrist.She knew Jackson’s habit of skinny-dipping when he thought he was alone all too well. “Let me... check if the area is secure first.”Jacqueline paused, her brow furrowing in confusion, but she sat back down as Cindy hurried toward the glass doors.A moment
Chapter 1459 A Married Woman Is Jealous
Matthew and Karl were left alone in the latter’s office with an awkward silence.“You’ve crossed every line, Dad.” Matthew shook his head, his voice low and vibrating with a weary sort of anger. “Are you honestly still surprised that I wanted to move the Ste-learning offices out of this building?”Karl slumped into his leather chair, throwing his arms wide in a gesture of wounded Shakespearean proportions. “Yes! It cuts me to the quick, Matthew. Don’t pull away from me, son. Never do that.”Matthew turned, his finger snapping out to point directly at Karl’s chest. “It’s not me pulling away. It’s you pushing me with this endless hoard of secrets and lies!”“Nonsense. That’s just your cousin Ron whispering poison in your ear.” Karl waved a hand dismissively, as if swatting away a fly.His eyes sharpened, glinting with a sudden, predatory interest. “So, what’s the plan? What are you going to do to get Patty back?”“NOTHING!” Matthew roared. The word felt like a jagged piece of glass tear
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