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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.
Chapter 1496 Jungle Boogie
Night had fallen, and with it came the gala Abner had been orchestrating for the pre-candidates he deemed worthy of governing Blue Cove.At the ballroom, Alice was in her element, presiding over the formal decor and the flow of the catering like a general.Sheila had offered to help, but Alice had shooed her away with such vitriol that Sheila decided to focus solely on her own appearance.She glided into the room wearing a black strapless gown, accented by genuine pearls she’d had professionally cleaned for the occasion. The pearls caught the light from the classic chandeliers, shimmering with every step she took.“Why are you dripping in all those pearls?” Alice asked, unable to offer a single compliment to her daughter-in-law. “You look like a lighthouse at a barn dance. You’re going to blind the elderly!”“You’re welcome to wear sunglasses, Alice,” Sheila retorted coolly.Alice reached for a piece of tart, looking ready to hurl it at Sheila’s face, but her daughter-in-law had alrea
Chapter 1495 Princess Day
Walter and Linda strolled through the polished aisles of a high-end boutique in the Blue Sea Mall, surrounded by racks of dresses that seemed to grow more elegant with every step. Nearby, two saleswomen huddled together, whispering with the frantic energy of teenagers spotting a K-Pop idol.“He’s definitely going commando,” Saleswoman #1 whispered, her eyes glued to Walter’s silhouette.“He’s so big,” Saleswoman #2 added, suppressing a giggle. “She probably won’t be able to walk for days!”Walter, unaware of the commentary regarding his anatomy, turned to them with a charming smile. “Ladies! Could you help my girlfriend out, please?”Linda’s eyes went wide. She looked around the opulent store, feeling completely unworthy of the “Princess Day” Walter seemed determined to give her.Sensing her hesitation, Walter leaned in and kissed her cheek with tender affection.“I’m going to go make sure my parents haven’t cut off my credit cards yet,” he whispered.“Good idea,” Linda replied nervou
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