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Chapter 1443 Under the Bright Lights
At the official Golden Letters bookstore, Vanda Borges’s highly anticipated autograph session was taking place. Despite the digital age’s push toward cold PDFs and e-readers, a dedicated throng of fans stretched toward the back of the store, clutching physical copies of ‘Tropical Romance’ like holy relics.At the center of the whirlwind sat Vanda Borges. The nib of her pen danced across title pages with practiced grace. She offered effortless smiles and the occasional playful wink for a flurry of fan selfies, her eyes sparkling with the realization of a dream long deferred.From the periphery, Matthew watched the spectacle with a glass of champagne and a quiet, heavy sense of pride. This was the fruit of his labor: the family of the woman he’d once called his own, now light-years away from the dust and desperation of the slums.His reverie was broken by a flash of deep plum silk. Patricia moved through the crowd like royalty, her arm looped through Ronaldo’s. Ronaldo, sharp in a tailo
Chapter 1442 Desperation at the Clinic
Panic had a way of stripping Emmanuelle of her reason. Ignoring the cold logic that usually governed her social maneuvers, she pushed open the door to Maurício’s consultation room, her breath hitching in her throat.She didn’t need a medical degree to diagnose the scene. Her eyes, sharpened by years of navigating her own indiscretions, immediately locked onto the disarray: the paper covering the exam table was crumpled and lopsided, a solitary pearlescent button lay abandoned on the linoleum, and Maurício’s jeans sat low on his hips, the fabric clinging in a way that confirmed he hadn’t bothered with underwear. His shirt hung open, exposing a tuft of chest hair that, despite the danger of the moment, sent a familiar spark of heat through her.“You did it again,” she hissed, her voice a mix of envy and irritation. “Another ‘patient’?”Maurício didn’t even have the grace to look ashamed. He leaned against his desk with a cynical smirk. “Are you asking for a report, or just stating the o
Chapter 1441 Everybody Wants to Help Jackson
Matthew looked down at the heavy manila envelope in his hands, Jackson’s professional future suddenly resting in his palms.A sharp whistle escaped his teeth. “Dona Vanda, this is more than a stroke of luck. This is a game-changer.”Vanda’s lips curved into a conspiratorial smirk. She didn’t look like a woman who had just committed a petty theft; she looked like a mother on a mission. “Luck had very little to do with it, Matt. I waited until the house was quiet, slipped into Jackson’s room, and did a little light searching through his dresser drawers. It wasn’t exactly buried at the bottom.”“You want Fabian Mendes to tear this apart, don’t you?” Matthew asked, his thumb tracing the seal of the envelope.“It’s what my son should have done the second it was handed to him,” Vanda replied with a mixture of pride and exasperation.Matthew nodded, sliding the envelope into his desk drawer. “Jackson has his own way of seeing the world. Often through rose-colored glasses.”“Naïve ones,” she
Chapter 1440 Under the Surface
“Stand up, Linda.”Patricia’s voice wasn’t sharp; it was a steady anchor in the storm of Linda’s panic.Slowly, Linda rose, her shoulders still hunched and a slight tremor running through her frame. She kept her gaze fixed on the floor, unable to meet Patricia’s eyes.“No one is getting fired today,” Patricia continued, her tone brooking no argument. “If what my fiancé saw is accurate, the only person who overstepped was the visitor.”Ernesto’s expression shifted, a sudden clarity washing over his features. He snapped his fingers. “The news. He must have seen the reports about Gus getting out on parole and decided we were an easy target for his frustration.”“That’s got to be it,” Ronaldo agreed.“Damn him...” Linda hissed under her breath, her knuckles whitening.“Go ahead, Linda. Curse him all you want,” Patricia said, a flash of genuine empathy softening her face. She tried to shift the mood, offering a small, encouraging smile. “Is everything ready for the big celebration tonight?
Chapter 1439 The Price of a Punch
In the recording booth of the Jorge Nunes Podcast, Vanda reached into her bag and slid two cream-colored envelopes across the table toward Jorge.“Mrs. Borges?” Jorge asked, his eyes flickering between the invitations. “Why two?”“I have no intention of letting some bouncer block your better half at the door,” Vanda said with a wink toward Bella, who sat in the corner of the studio.Bella’s jaw dropped. “Wait, there are tickets for a book signing now?”Vanda let out a soft, musical giggle. “For the signing? No. These are for a private, champagne reception afterward. Just for the inner circle.”“And I’m on the list?” Bella’s voice was small, sounding disbelief.“Your entire family is on the list, dear,” Vanda replied, her expression softening. “It’s high time someone compensated the Alvares family for the weight they’ve had to carry because of one black sheep.”Bella leaned back, a weary shadow crossing her face. “Well, Gus is coming home on parole soon. That’s a start.”“Then make sur
Chapter 1438 The Anatomy of a Secret
Charles blinked, his mouth hanging open like a broken hinge. He stared up at Ronaldo, waiting for the reinforcement that never came. He was certain the younger man’s scolding was meant for the "low-lifes" standing over him, not the victim on the floor."Wh-what?" Charles stammered, his hand trembling as he wiped a smear of red from his lip. "What are you... argh... what are you talking about, my boy?"The sound of the scuffle acted like a dinner bell. Doors swung open, and employees from half a dozen departments began to drift into the corridor, their eyes wide as they took in the sight of a Sterling-aligned socialite groveling on the tiles."What are you doing here besides sowing discord?" Ronaldo’s voice was like a bucket of ice water. He didn't offer a hand to Charles. "Didn't my mother make it clear? You and your wife are to leave the Alvares family alone. Period."Charles managed to haul himself up to his knees, his eyes darting toward the crowd of onlookers. He needed to reclaim
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