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Chapter 1416 As Natural as Breathing
On the docks, Ernesto marched with purpose, his heavy boots thudding against the concrete. Linda scrambled to keep up, confusion etched on her face.“Dad, stop! What on earth happened?”Ernesto spun around, his face grim. “Your mother was slapped by your future mother-in-law.” His voice was rough, like gravel. “That woman’s fake nails raked right across your mother’s face. She’s at the clinic getting treated now.”“OH MY GOD!” Linda froze, her hand flying to her mouth.Ernesto softened at her reaction. He retraced his steps, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder.“I’m so sorry, daughter.”“I’m the one who should be sorry.” Linda’s shoulders slumped, guilt weighing down her voice. “Mom was assaulted because of me...”“None of this is your fault.” Ernesto pulled her into a tight hug. “We are going to fix this.”“But why was she at the clinic in the first place?” Linda pulled back, furrowing her brow.“Maybe she just wanted to talk. I don’t know.” Ernesto let go, checking his watch. “I’m
Chapter 1415 I Did Read Before Signing
Patricia leaned across the mahogany desk, ignoring the barrier between them to plant a lingering, sultry kiss on Ronaldo’s lips. Just as Linda had predicted, the executive office was rapidly transforming into a private sanctuary.“When we get married, we’re going to need heavy curtains for these windows,” Ronaldo murmured against her mouth. “And a deadbolt for that door.”“Why go to all that trouble, darling?” Patricia teased, her voice lowering an octave.Ronaldo stood up, his gaze darkening as he looked her up and down with undisguised hunger. “Do I really need to draw you a diagram, sweetheart?”A rosy flush crept up Patricia’s neck, tinting her cheeks. “Are you suggesting we christen your office?”“Every single day. Especially after hours.” Ronaldo reached out, tracing the line of her jaw with his thumb. “Grandpa and Grandma are demanding great-grandchildren, you know.”“So adoption is off the table?”“PFFFT!” Ronaldo burst into a loud, joyous laugh.He caught her by the waist and
Chapter 1414 Two Muses Meet
Ernesto sat across from Fernando, studying the oil tycoon’s face for any sign of a bluff. He wasn’t about to pop the champagne just yet.“Is it set in stone? Your boy is really going to stop coming after my blood?”“It’s a fair trade, wouldn’t you say?” Fernando spread his hands, that practiced, boardroom smile easy on his face. “With Patty occupying his every waking thought, he won’t have time to get drunk on someone else’s podcast.”“He still swears it was Indian tea...” Ernesto shrugged, conceding the point.“It doesn’t matter anymore. The priority is peace.” Fernando extended his hand across the desk.Ernesto didn’t take it. He leaned forward. “And what about my son?”Fernando blinked. “Nathan?”“No. My eldest.” Ernesto’s expression hardened. “Are Ronaldo and your wife going to drop the charges?”“EXCUSE ME?” Fernando’s eyes nearly bulged out of his head. “But... your son SOLD an illicit substance to my wife!”“He sold her an experimental cocktail with no guarantees. Liz knew exac
Chapter 1413 Uneasy Truces
Fernando stepped into his office, feeling the scent of lemon polish. Linda was still there, running a duster over the bookshelves.She froze, the duster hovering inches above the mahogany. Her grip tightened on the handle as she realized the father of the man who tried to ruin her family was standing right behind her.“Good morning, Linda. Unless you prefer ‘Miss Alvares’?”“If you call me Linda, you can pretend I don’t carry the surname you despise.” She scrubbed a spot on the shelf harder than necessary. “ The cleaning crew already cleared the trash. The room is ready.”She moved to leave, but Fernando’s frame filled the doorway, blocking her exit.“Linda, I’m aware of the promise my son made to Matt. He got Patty back, which means your family is off the chopping block.”Linda let out a sharp, incredulous huff. “Is that supposed to be the truth?”“Why would we lie about something like that?” Fernando frowned, genuine confusion crossing his face.“I don’t trust your son.” She tapped
Chapter 1412 New Boundaries
Paulina had stormed out of Charles’s office, leaving the family in the wake of her fury.“This is absolute insanity,” Walter said, pacing the room and rubbing his temples. “You cry foul when you get hit, but you’re perfectly happy to swing back. Do you guys honestly think slapping people is going to solve anything?”Emmanuelle checked her nails, clearly choosing violence over peace. “You’re right, son. I’ll just mail the invoice for my Botox repair to your mother-in-law.”“You are obsessed!” Walter looked pleadingly at his father. “Dad, say something!”“You don’t need any procedures, darling. You are timelessly beautiful.” Charles flashed a smile brighter than a toothpaste commercial, clearly desperate to change the channel.“Aww, thank you, my love!” Emmanuelle melted into her husband’s arms, whispering something decidedly inappropriate into his ear.“AHEM!” Walter cleared his throat loudly. “You two aren’t trying to dodge the subject, are you?”“What subject?” Charles broke the hug,
Chapter 1411 Silva Family’s Reunion
Patricia swung the heavy front door of the Borges House open and froze. Her jaw went slack.Standing behind her mother-in-law was a ghost.“LIZ!” Patricia threw her arms wide. “Grandma Marta answered the intercom... I thought she was alone!”“Surprise!” Liz stepped forward, pulling her future daughter-in-law into a tight, genuine embrace.To anyone watching, these two women looked nothing like the bitter enemies who had once wished each other dead!Vanda descended the stairs, gripping the banister as she took in the scene. “Am I seeing things? Liz? Back and... whole?”The hug broke. Liz turned, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.“Hello, Vanda. You look well.”“And look at you, girl! That tan is incredible. You’re walking, talking... not a trace of the stroke left!”“Don’t remind me. I never want to flirt with death like that again,” Liz said, a shudder running through her shoulders. “I intend to be alive for my son’s wedding.”“Is Fernando back too?” Patricia asked, ushering them
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