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Chapter 1502 The Race Begins
Jackson shifted in his seat, his skin itching with the desperate urge to tear off his tuxedo and dive headfirst into the pool. He fought the temptation, forcing himself to stay put while he picked at a slice of chicken pot pie, the very same pie he’d claimed he didn’t want earlier.Cindy approached him, a look of pure triumph on her face as she sat down.“Honey, you won’t believe the tea I just spilled!” she whispered excitedly. “Emmanuelle Andrade just showed up wearing a dress my mother wouldn’t have even touched since 1985!”Jackson raised an eyebrow. “Really?”“Oh, it was tragic. She tried to humiliate Linda in front of everyone, but Matt shut her down instantly. Now Sheila’s dragged her upstairs to find something that doesn’t scream ‘vintage nightmare.’“Cindy slid her phone across the table. Jackson took a look and immediately began to choke on his mouthful of pie, coughing loudly as he beat his own chest. “Cough... ghack... COUGH! Whew... went down the wrong pipe.”“Do you thin
Chapter 1501 A Tacky Intrusion
...But Jackson took one look at the clusters of Blue Cove’s elite gossiping nearby and sighed.“No,” he muttered, shaking his head. “That is definitely not how I want to end up in the tabloids.”Inside the Sterling Mansion Ballroom, Walter and Linda navigated the sea of guests, doing their best to remain invisible. Their hopes for a quiet evening were shattered when the one voice they dreaded most cut through the music, loud enough to rattle the crystal chandeliers.“WALTER!”Walter, Linda, and half the room spun around to see Emmanuelle charging toward them, her eyes burning with pure malice.Linda couldn’t help a wicked, silent smirk at the sight.Emmanuelle was a walking fashion disaster: a tacky 80s nightmare featuring oversized puffy sleeves and a massive A-line skirt so long she risked face-planting with every step.Charles trailed behind her, looking equally out of place in a modest tuxedo that appeared to be made of drab flannel.“Who gave you permission to show your face at t
Chapter 1500 The Next Mrs. Sterling... Again?
As the guest list swelled and the ballroom began to feel more like a gilded sardine can, Sheila decided it was time to open the French doors.The move was tactical; a significant portion of the elite preferred the crisp night air and the shimmering reflections of the pool area to the stifling heat of the crowd.Jarbas was already on it, directing the gardeners to arrange extra tables and chairs while the catering staff adjusted their orbits to serve those lounging under the moonlight.“That’s it, boys,” Sheila encouraged the waiters as they passed. “Make sure no one out here goes thirsty.”The moment they were out of earshot, her practiced hostess smile dissolved. She looked up at the moon, her expression softening into something uncharacteristically melancholic.“Where are you, Karl?” she whispered into the night.******Inside, the gala roared on. Evan was busy on the stage, fussing with a microphone in preparation for the upcoming speeches.Near the periphery of the dance floor, Ja
Chapter 1499 The Sterling Gala: Flashbulbs and Fangs
The grand entrance of the Sterling Mansion hummed with the arrival of Blue Cove’s elite, but the atmosphere shifted the moment the younger generation of the Borges family stepped inside.Jackson, Patricia, and Cindy walked with a level of pomp and glamour that bordered on the cinematic. Had they not already been famous, one might have easily mistaken them for the political candidates the evening was meant to celebrate.Patricia, moving with practiced grace, slid her pink jacket from her shoulders and handed it to Jarbas. Immediately, the room erupted in a strobe light of camera flashes.Cindy, being the professional she is, sensed the commotion and discreetly peeled away. She wasn’t there to be the center of attention; she was there to document it.“Old Master, Old Madam,” Cindy said, greeting the Sterling patriarchs. “Thank you for inviting me.”“No hard feelings, Cindy,” Alice replied, her voice neutral.“Thank you for coming,” Abner added with a gentle nod. “And for bringing Jackso
Chapter 1498 The Sterling Gala
The sound of the ballroom was a familiar music to Matthew. He smiled with quiet satisfaction as he ended his call, sliding his phone back into his pocket. Seeing the look on his face, Alice glided toward him, her eyes sharp.“Good news, I take it?” she asked.“The best,” Matthew replied. “The Borges family has officially confirmed. They’re coming.”Alice’s expression shifted to one of immediate grandmotherly concern. “Matt, you need to make sure the gatekeepers know they’re on the list. We don't want a scene at the entrance.”“Don't worry about it,” Matthew brushed it off with a shrug. “My father isn't around to give any counter-orders, and he’s certainly not here to stop them.”As if summoned by the mention of her husband, Sheila approached the pair, her fingers twisting nervously. “Son... do you have any idea where your father is?”“Don't stress over it, Mom,” Matthew said calmly. “He’s holed up in that old penthouse where Aunt Andreia used to live.”Sheila’s eyes went wide. “But I
Chapter 1497 You Were Formally Invited
Jackson descended the stairs shirtless, wearing a pair of loose-fitting board shorts. He looked perfectly relaxed, sporting the mischievous grin of a guy about to get into some trouble. He rubbed the back of his neck, muttering about the stifling heat.“Nobody's home,” he whispered to himself. “I definitely deserve a swim.”He hurried through the hallway toward the exit leading to the pool area, but he came to a dead stop the moment he stepped outside.Over by the rhododendron bushes, the foliage was shaking with a fierce, rhythmic intensity. It didn't take a genius to realize his parents were currently engaged in a bout of wild, ardent lovemaking right there in the garden.Jackson made a face of pure “nope.” Change of plans.Even though he could have probably slipped into the water unnoticed, he had zero desire to overhear the intimate details of his parents' evening. He turned on his heel and retreated back into the house.Just as he stepped back into the foyer, the intercom buzzed.
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