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Chapter 1236 Bella Reveals a Secret
The others stared at Walter, puzzled by his question, as if the heir had suddenly lost his mind.“Ah, you don’t understand,” Walter said with a mocking smile. “Bryce Hudson came here questioning the endless medical leaves Maurício de Paula keeps issuing for his sister. I believe it’s—”Edmund cut him off sharply, stopping him before he could reveal the crude reason behind Tiffany’s absences: Tiffany misses work after being brutally wrecked by him all night and losing the ability to walk.“Hey,” Edmund said protectively, “we’re not discussing my employee’s private life here.”Charles spoke up next. “You’re Mr. Hudson from the Sterling Cultural Hall.”“That’s right,” Edmund replied. “And my secretary is in a delicate situation.”Tiffany, indignant, crossed her arms. “I know my brother didn’t act correctly with Miss Alvares, but none of you ever gave him a moment of relief either!”“Your brother tried to violate my future daughter-in-law, Miss de Paula,” Emmanuelle retorted.“That’s what
Chapter 1235 The Proposal
Sterling Cultural Hall, Edmund’s office.Edmund dropped to one knee with the effortless strength of a man half his age. No creaking joints, no hesitation. Tiffany’s hand flew to her mouth, tears already gathering.Edmund smiled like a 1950s Hollywood leading man. “The bouquet and chocolates aren’t here yet, but I’ve waited long enough. Tiffany de Paula... will you be my girlfriend?”Tiffany let out a sob that was half laugh, half cry. “Oh, Ed... yes! YES!”She threw her arms around his neck. They shared a soft, lingering kiss that tasted like relief and new beginnings.Tiffany pulled back just enough to whisper, “Just a little kiss here in the office. At your place...”Edmund’s grin turned wicked. “The bed’s finally going to break for good.”Her smile faltered. “Wait... Bryce is going to lose it when he sees me there again.”Edmund stood, expression darkening. “He said he wouldn’t be around. You know what that means?”Tiffany tensed. “He’s moving out?”“He’s free to,” Edmund said grim
Chapter 1234 We’ll Probably End Up Suing Her
Edmund’s voice was gentle. “I understand. You’re thinking about your brother, the Dr. de Paula who lost his mind...”Tiffany finished bitterly, “...over the lobby receptionist.”Edmund pulled a chair for her. She sat, no longer crying.Edmund nodded. “I heard the news.”Tiffany let out a humorless laugh. “Her brother is in jail for drug dealing. Trafficking inside Matthew Sterling’s snack bar! Does that guy have a death wish or what?”Edmund sighed. “Some people really have no sense.”Tiffany’s eyes flashed. “And let’s not forget this girl has a younger sister, the one who spent months partying and getting into trouble with Nathan Gouveia, only to find out later they were half-siblings.”Edmund raised an eyebrow. “Your family’s pretty upset, huh?”“João Pedro just went to the Andrade clinic to confront them,” Tiffany said, voice rising. “This whole story stinks, darling!”Edmund placed a calming hand on her shoulder. “I know. Count on my full support, sweetheart. Maybe... maybe this i
Chapter 1233 Pleading Her Father’s Case
Silva Oil Company, outside the main building.Bella came to a halt in front of them, breathing hard, eyes wide with something between panic and fury.“I had to find you,” she blurted. “I needed to speak with you guys urgently!”Patricia reached out instinctively. “Should we go inside?”“No. We can do this right here.” Bella squared her shoulders. “Are you firing my father or not?”Matthew and Patricia exchanged a quick, loaded glance.In Matthew’s head: ‘She’s got lawsuit written all over her face if the answer’s yes.’Out loud Matthew kept his tone neutral. “My grandfather has the final word.”Bella gave a brittle smile. “But you made damn sure he heard your opinion first, didn’t you?”Patricia’s voice sharpened. “Bella, watch the tone.”“I’m watching my family get destroyed!” Bella snapped. “Tell me how firing an innocent man is justice.”Matthew’s eyes turned glacier-cold. “Innocent? And your brother?”Bella swallowed hard. “Gus was... in the wrong place at the wrong time.”“Sellin
Chapter 1232 A Suspicious Interview
The dockworkers tipped their helmets and scattered back to their cranes and forklifts.Matthew slid an arm around Patricia’s waist and steered her toward the office building.“Well?” he asked quietly. “What do you think?”She sighed. “It’s heartbreaking. Even if Ernesto’s clean, his name is finished. One whiff of this and the mud sticks forever.”Matthew’s mouth curved. “I talked to Walter. He and Linda are staying together.”Patricia’s face lit up. “Now that is good news.”They were two steps from the entrance when a voice rang out behind them.“Mr. Sterling! Miss Borges!”They turned. Bella came hurrying across the asphalt, approaching them.******Sterling Empire headquarters, Karl’s office.Karl lounged in his leather chair like a king who had just secured the future of his empire through his heir. Sheila sat beside him, radiant. Cindy faced them, smile bright, questions sharper than they looked.Cindy leaned forward. “Mr. Sterling, saying you’re ‘happy’ feels like the understatem
Chapter 1231 Facing the “Stepmom”
Elaine stood in front of the living-room mirror, sliding the lapis-lazuli earrings into place. The stones caught the light like cold, perfect lies. Matthew had given them to her the night he proposed.Nathan appeared in the doorway already dressed for war in a charcoal suit. His gaze locked on the earrings and something dark flared behind his eyes.“Take them off,” he said, voice low. “When the divorce is final, you’re giving those back.”Elaine didn’t even turn. “That never. They’re mine.”“He’ll demand them in the settlement,” Nathan insisted, not telling his real reason = jealousy.“Let him try.” She met Nathan’s reflection, smile razor-thin. “He should be on his knees thanking me for not taking half the Sterling Empire that destroyed us.”Nathan crossed the room in three strides. “We need to settle what we are, Elaine.”“Slowly,” she said, the word a warning.“Do you still want him?” Nathan scowled.She laughed once, sharp and ugly. “I feel sorry for him. Matthew’s about to have a
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