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Chapter 1361 Irreversible Results
In the kitchen of the Borges House, Jackson leaned against the counter, scrolling through his phone while his sister finished her breakfast.“Sis, do you have some kind of master plan for Linda Alvares?” he asked, glancing up.Patricia swallowed the last bite of her brioche, wiping a stray crumb from her lip. “You ask that as if we were plotting something evil.”“No, I didn’t mean that,” Jackson laughed, turning his screen toward her. “I got a recommendation for her profile on social media. I clicked on it and... well, there are a lot of new, very different photos.”A mischievous smile formed on Patricia’s lips. “I encouraged Linda to update her image.”“Well, it seems to have worked. There are even personal photos of her with Walter at the beach...”“And is that what you’re envious of?” Patricia teased, raising an eyebrow.“No, I’m not envious,” he chuckled, sliding the phone back into his pocket. “But after I heard you asking Cindy to interview her, I wondered if this whole makeover
Chapter 1360 The Moment of Truth
In the master bedroom, Jackson fastened the buttons of his shirt while a cloud of expensive cologne settled around him.“An interview with Linda Alvares?” he mused, checking his reflection. “Interesting.”“Yes, very interesting.” Cindy picked up her phone, her thumb hovering over the screen. “And if you must know, I think I'm going to set that up right now.”“Good luck, kitten.”Cindy smiled, firing off a message.At the Alvares breakfast table, Linda’s phone buzzed next to her plate.“Your phone, honey,” Paulina said around a mouthful of bread.“We bought some gifts for you, Mom,” Linda said, reaching for the device.“Oh, come on, I just went to your grandparents’ house!” Paulina laughed.“But we missed you just the same,” Bella chimed in.Linda’s eyes widened as she read the notification. “It’s Cindy Cardoso! She wants to schedule the interview with me today!”“Go on, daughter, confirm it!” Paulina urged.Linda copied the number and dialed immediately.“Hello, Linda,” Cindy’s voice
Chapter 1359 Reinforcements and Results
In the Alvares household, Linda sat alone at the breakfast table, the silence of the room amplifying the clinking of her spoon against the ceramic mug.She heard the front door open, followed by Bella’s voice, and then... nothing. A heavy, expectant silence filled the hallway.“Bella, who is it?”Two sets of footsteps approached the dining room — one light and familiar, the other carrying a weight and cadence Linda hadn’t heard in weeks. She stiffened, instinctively preparing for another unwanted visitor or a reporter.But when the figure stepped into the archway, Linda’s breath hitched. Standing there, sporting a healthy coastal tan and a smile that reached her eyes, was Paulina.“MOM!” Linda scrambled up, her chair screeching against the floor.“Hello, my baby girl!”They collided in a desperate embrace. Ernesto and Bella appeared in the doorway behind them, watching the reunion.“I asked Bella to keep it quiet,” Ernesto murmured, a soft smile playing on his lips.Paulina pulled bac
Chapter 1358 The Court of Public Opinion
“Wow, Linda. Congratulations.” Bella brought her hands together in a slow, deliberate applause, her eyes shining with admiration. “You really need to be that brave girl right now.”“Definitely.” Linda swallowed hard, chasing the anxiety away with sugar. She reached for another cookie, focusing on the crunch rather than the looming dread. “These cookies are delicious, by the way.”Bella leaned back, slipping effortlessly into the persona of a podcaster’s girlfriend — savvy and media-conscious. “And what exactly do you intend to tell Cindy Cardoso?”“Are you rehearsing with me?” Linda let out a nervous laugh. “Well, I want to tell the world how I’m being unfairly linked to the drug trafficking accusations surrounding my brother’s trial.”“Just try not to sound like our brother is actually guilty.”“But he is, Bella,” Linda said, her voice dropping. “Please, let’s not argue about this again.”“OK. I know you’ll apologize when Gus is proven innocent.” Bella waved a hand dismissively.Lind
Chapter 1357 The Fallout
Wednesday morning broke with the digital world already in flames.Cindy sat before her computer in a white terrycloth robe, idly combing through her damp hair. Steam still clung to the air, and the rhythmic hiss of the shower running behind her indicated that Jackson was currently scrubbing away the morning grogginess.On the screen, the aftermath of Jorge Nunes’s podcast was unfolding in real-time.Cindy stopped combing. Her jaw went slack as she leaned in, her hand instinctively finding the mouse to scroll through the carnage.The comment section was a slaughterhouse. Users were tearing Ronaldo apart, mocking his slurred speech and wild accusations.“Is this guy wasted on tea?” one comment read.“Conspiracy theories and day drinking — what a combo,” read another.A sharp rap on the bedroom door broke her trance.“Who is it?”“It’s me, Patty!”Cindy tightened her robe and crossed the room to unlock the door. Patricia stood in the hallway, looking crisp and ready for business in a tai
Chapter 1356 Venom and Strategy
Inside the Gibraltar Club, Bella sat alone, tucked into a corner booth. She leaned back, nursing a Negroni, the vibrant red of the drink mirroring her mood.Her eyes were fixed on her phone screen, and through her headphones, she feasted on the chaotic train wreck of Ronaldo’s interview. A wide, predatory smile spread across her face.“Ronaldo, you idiot,” she whispered to the empty air, “you’ve officially dug your own grave.”******Back in the studio, Ronaldo lifted the empty bottle, shaking it toward the exit as if rattling a tin cup.“Is there no more Indian tea?” he slurred, his words beginning to lose their sharp edges.Jorge narrowed his eyes, watching the way Ronaldo’s head listed to one side.He still hasn’t realized this isn’t tea? Jorge thought, but aloud he offered a smooth, indulgent tone. “We’re going to hit a commercial break, Mr. Silva. It’ll give you a chance to clear your throat.”“But first,” Ronaldo interjected, leaning far too close to the microphone, “I want ever
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