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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 457 A Controversial Photo
Fernando walks into Ronaldo's office and finds his son looking as if he's emitting laser beams from his eyes, melting his phone. “Son, what are you reading that has you this furious?” Fernando closes the door, concerned. Ronaldo collects himself, taking a deep breath, finding his inner peace. “Phew... Dad, did you check your phone? Mom sent a text message and a photo.” Fernando quickly checks his phone. “We're busy managing the offshore platforms. Aloísio told me they're extracting more oil than we expected.” The excitement about excess profits faded when Fernando opened his wife's message. “What is this? Does Matt have that photo of Patty that came out in Urbano magazine framed in his living room? And with Elaine living there?” “Dad, now do you understand why Elaine completely lost it? Matt isn’t making it easy for her!” Ronaldo stands up abruptly. Fernando approaches Ronaldo, “Calm down, son! Don’t do anything stupid.” “I’m not doing anything; it’s Matt who doesn’t value his
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 458 And Everything Ended in Ashes
Ronaldo meets Patricia at the Siren restaurant, and his expression, once cloudy and somber, transforms into sunny and bright. Patricia has the power to eliminate any stress and discomfort from the men around her. “Hi, babe! Is it just me, or were you frowning?” Patricia greets him with a peck on his cheek. “It was work problems. We need more vessels to transport the excess oil that the platforms are collecting. It seems that, outside of our studies, we found a gigantic pocket!” Ronaldo leads Patricia to the table and they both sit. Patricia continues to smile. “I think it’s so cool when you’re focused on your work. As your wife, I promise to help you as much as I can.” “You’ll help us with the advertising campaigns my dad is planning.” Ronaldo caresses Patricia’s delicate hands. Those hands are so soft! The waiter comes with the menus, and they choose their dishes. “Sweetheart, while we wait,” Ronaldo takes out his phone, “Can you explain what this is?” Patricia looks at Ronald
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 459 The 19th Century Photo Shoot
Evan watched Patricia's photo being consumed by the flames. “OK, Young Madam Sterling.” He turned to her with caustic irony. “I hope you know how to handle matters with Young Matthew.” “He is my husband. You should stick to your obligations.” Elaine responds arrogantly. “Don’t think you’ll have an easy life after this low act!” Evan retaliates, “Old Madame Sterling, if she were here—” SLAP! The sound of Elaine slapping Evan echoed through the living room. “I’ve never seen a servant be so disrespectful to the lady of the house!” Elaine shouted, “Get out of my sight!” Outraged beyond measure, Evan left. He didn’t even bother to tell Matthew. When he gets back from work, he will find the shattered pieces of the frame near the fireplace... Elaine, feeling relieved, grabbed her phone and made a call. At Blue Sea Mall, Liz was walking with shopping bags when she heard her phone ringing with a Madonna’s song ringtone. “Hello, Elaine?” She answered, worried, sitting down on a nearby
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 460 Karl Gave Jonah a Hint
Leonardo and Fernando discuss Ronaldo and Patricia, the big concern of the moment at Silva Oil Company. “Dad, you said you had an unpleasant conversation with Hélio Borges,” Fernando reminds him. “Oh, yes, but your son reacted with disgust. I can understand him now,” Leonardo scratches the back of his neck. “What did he say?” Fernando is curious. “Actually, it was me who provoked him, insinuating that Patty would cause a feud between cousins,” Leonardo confesses, somewhat awkwardly. “I didn’t know it was my other grandson who was causing the trouble.” “We need to be careful, Dad,” Fernando worries, intertwining his fingers. “Ron is in a fragile state of mind. If he even suspects that Patty is responding to Matt's flirtations, he won't be able to handle it this time. A nervous breakdown is the MINIMUM that can happen!” Leonardo grows anxious. “We can't let that happen! Sheila needs to help us!” Fernando sighs despondently. “Sheila will always support Matt. If Matt wants to have
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 461 A Ride Would Be Risky
Andrade Clinic, dusk. Jacqueline approaches Linda, who is finishing her shift. Linda stands up and stretches her arms and back. “Ugh... Hello, Jacqueline. Are you leaving?” “Yes, it’s time to go home. Do you want a ride?” Jacqueline kindly asks. “You won’t want to give me a ride to Lion’s Den,” Linda hangs her head, embarrassed. “Why not? My brother always gave Matt a ride and never got mugged,” Jacqueline smiles charmingly. “But this time, there are two defenseless girls. While people know me, they don’t know you. Thank you, but I’ll take the bus,” Linda lifts her head, grateful. Andreia and Vicente appear hurried and distressed. “Oh, shit, the receptionist is leaving!” Vicente complains. Linda recognizes him. “You’re the pianist, the one who started without a shirt?” Andreia purses her lips. “Didn’t you recognize him from playing Chopin or Mozart?” “Oh, my bad, Mrs. Gouveia. Anyway, if you came to see your son, visiting hours are up,” Linda responds promptly, glancing at
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 462 Matthew Loses Control
A storm is brewing in the living room of the Sterling Mansion. Matthew approaches the secretary. "Evan, where is Patty's picture frame? It was right here, where you're standing!" "I'm sorry, Young Matthew. I was negligent and deserve to be punished!" Evan bows deeply, ready to accept his punishment. Matthew, however, furrows his brow and clenches his fists in anger. "No, Evan. You are not to blame. Where is her?" "Young Matthew—" "WHERE IS HER?!" Jarbas stands up respectfully. "Young Madam Sterling is in your quarters, Young Matthew." Matthew doesn't waste any time. He spins on his heels and heads upstairs. "Jarbas, we must prepare for the worst. I need to call his grandparents!" Evan exclaims, filled with dread. "Let them enjoy their tropical islands, man!" Jarbas murmured, not caring one bit about what might happen to Elaine. "Then I'll call his mother." Evan takes out his phone and finds Sheila's number. On the other end, Sheila is returning from the Sterling Empire head
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 463 Couple's Quarrel
Matthew kicks the door of his suite with all the fury he can muster. Elaine, watching funny videos on her phone, is so startled that she drops the device on the floor. "MATT! What violence is this?" Matthew slams the door shut and locks it. His gaze could melt an iceberg in Antarctica. "What happened? Why are you so angry?" Elaine stands up, retreating fearfully. She doesn’t want to be near this monster... Matthew is quicker, grabbing Elaine by the arm and pulling her roughly toward the bed. "What’s going on here? Matt, let me go, LET ME GO!" Elaine screams desperately. "It seems the lack of consummation of our marriage has hit you hard!" Matthew roars like a fierce wolf, shaking Elaine as if she were a rag doll. He is extremely furious! Elaine didn’t know how she managed to endure it this long. Panic, terror, despair... There were no words to describe what she felt! Perhaps she still dared to feel... anger... Because she gradually understood what was happening! Summoning
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 464 Is Walter Fair Game?
Andrade Mansion, dining room, starry night.Jacqueline, still pondering how Linda tried her hardest to decline her ride, decided to bring it up with Walter, who was happily eating pasta with ground beef and grated cheese.“Walt, you gave Matt rides several times when he lived in Lion’s Den. Wasn’t that dangerous?”Walter raised his eyebrows. “Why are you asking me that? Did you want to give someone a ride who lives there? It’s not a safe place for a girl like you, dear sister.”Jacqueline nodded. “I wanted to give Linda a ride.”Walter let his fork clatter noisily onto his plate.“She needed a ride? Why didn’t you call me?”Jacqueline smiled sweetly. “Now that is love. Well, you were busy in there with Dad.”“If she had just waited a bit...” Walter scratched his stubbly chin.“Bro, you’re really serious about her, aren’t you? Can I look forward to calling her sister-in-law?” Jacqueline perked up, pouring herself a glass of dry wine.“Who knows, sis, who knows.” Walter picked up his gl
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Chapter 955 Your Half-Sisters
At the Andrade Clinic in Walter’s office, the confrontation between Linda and Nathan continued, the atmosphere tense and electric.Walter stepped protectively beside Linda. “Hey, what’s the meaning of this? You don’t recognize me as your brother-in-law? What a joke.”Nathan sneered. “Linda, if you can’t have a frank conversation without your little boyfriend defending you all the time—”“I can,” Linda snapped, cutting him off. “But right now, I don’t WANT to. This is his office, not yours!”“You’re hanging by a thread from being sued for breach of confidential information,” Nathan shot back venomously. “And you guys still act like a cocky little rooster and hen!”Linda let out a mocking laugh. “Is that what you came here to talk about?”“Exactly!” Nathan said, jabbing a finger in the air. “Why the hell did you get involved in something that’s none of your business?”Walter was about to speak, but Linda grabbed the sleeve of his shirt — a silent signal for him to let her handle it.“Na
Chapter 954 Nice Try
Tiffany approached her junior boss as Maurício walked away.“Nice try,” Bryce muttered.Feigning innocence, Tiffany widened her eyes. “What are you talking about?”Bryce smirked knowingly. “If that guy were your boyfriend, you would’ve kissed him on the mouth. That little sisterly peck didn’t fool me.”Tiffany blinked, realizing she was up against a sly fox!******Meanwhile, at Andrade Clinic that same afternoon, Walter sat across from Linda, who seemed uncharacteristically relieved.“What are you asking about, Walt?” Linda said, trying to sound casual.Walter leaned in, scrutinizing her. “I could’ve sworn I saw you sigh with relief when Dr. de Paula left.”“Don’t swear in vain — it’s a sin,” Linda retorted, dodging.Walter moved closer and pulled her into an embrace, but Linda stiffened, feeling like she was betraying herself.“Come on, sweetheart. Don’t exaggerate,” Walter coaxed. “Were you embarrassed for being too informal with the new general practitioner?”Staring into the dist
Chapter 953 Struggling to Call Him Father
Patricia found Vanda sitting patiently on one of the chairs inside Karl’s office at Golden Letters.She leaned her head into the doorway. “Mom?”Vanda turned to look at her, her face lighting up. “Good afternoon, darling. I’m just waiting for Lawrence to show up.”Smiling, Patricia stepped closer. “Ron had a wonderful idea earlier. I hope you’ll agree with it.”Vanda’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “I’m already agreeing!”“He wants to take me on a trip to celebrate some things that have finally been resolved in his family. And to avoid... temptation, Cindy and Jackson are coming with us.”Vanda smiled warmly, though her expression turned slightly puzzled as she blinked at her daughter.“I don’t get it,” she said. “You’re going on a romantic trip as a group of four?”Patricia nodded. “Yes. Two couples, each celebrating in their own way.”Vanda cleared her throat delicately, still trying to process the information. “But Jackson and Cindy already have an intimate life, while you and Ron
Chapter 952 One of Them Had Written That Letter
Back at the Sterling Cultural Hall, the office of Edmund Hudson was filled with the quiet aftermath of lunch. Disposable food containers from their takeout meals lay scattered across their desks. Bryce stifled a burp—barely.“Gross, son. Don’t do that,” Edmund grimaced.“What, you wanted me to sing the burp like I was on stage?” Bryce shot back with a grin.Edmund just shook his head and leaned back in his chair, clearly not in the mood.“You mentioned the stage... that reminded me of what Sergeant Carvalho said,” Edmund murmured.“It’s all too insane,” Bryce muttered. “Someone set up an elaborate plan to kill Vicente Gouveia.”“And I hope you’re not seriously thinking it was Matthew or Karl,” Edmund warned.Bryce, ever stubborn, didn’t back down. “It has to be one of them, Dad.”Edmund closed his eyes, clearly needing rest. Realizing he had hit a wall, Bryce stood and exited the room, slamming the door behind him.Out in the hallway, Bryce walked briskly, his brow furrowed. Tiffany a
Chapter 951 Foursome Romantic Trip
Across town at the Borges House, the midday sun streamed into the dining room where Patricia was seated with Cindy and Jackson. She placed her wine glass on the table and leaned forward, eyes bright with anticipation.“Guys, I have a proposal.”“Sounds exciting!” Jackson replied.“Ron and I are thinking of taking a trip. Something to help us decompress after all the stress and drama we’ve dealt with.”Cindy nodded, understanding. “Makes sense. Silva Oil won’t be facing charges, you and Liz Silva made peace, and Liz cut ties with Elaine.”Patricia raised her glass in a one-woman toast. “Amen to that. So, Ron and I want to celebrate — but we don’t want to go alone. For obvious reasons.”Cindy and Jackson exchanged a knowing glance.Jackson, ever the older brother, spoke up. “Sis, under normal circumstances, I’d tell you to wait until after the wedding. But since you’ve already... had your first time, would it really be that terrible to be alone with Ron on a romantic trip?”Patricia’s s
Chapter 950 Facing Nathan – AGAIN!
Nathan returned from his parents' apartment to the beach house, under the midday sun, with a triumphant smile that practically screamed "mission accomplished." As he stepped inside, his voice took on a villainous tone, relishing his recent success.“My father’s letter made quite the impression on the sergeant,” he murmured to himself. “Now it’s just a matter of time before he digs into the case and realizes Lawrence Vieira doesn’t exist... nothing but a fabrication by Karl Sterling.”Making his way into the kitchen, Nathan opened the refrigerator, rummaging through leftovers and pulling out a few pans. He set them on the stove, beginning to reheat his lunch while continuing his monologue with the flair of someone who thought ten moves ahead.“And even if they dig into the past or someone brings up the car crash, no one can prove anything. It'll be the word of a man who used a fake identity... versus a famous pianist whose life was nearly cut short.”The soft hiss of reheating food fil
Chapter 949 You Really Want to Help
Around midday, inside the police station, Sergeant Carvalho leaned forward in his chair, intrigued by the theory Matthew had just put forth about the incident at Vicente’s live concert. The near-tragic “accident” that had almost claimed a life now seemed more calculated than coincidental.“I hadn’t thought about it like that,” Carvalho admitted. “I mean, I knew you and Mr. Hudson saw the two workers, but... a test?”“Exactly!” Matthew said, visibly energized. “It can’t be coincidence that the accident played out the same way as the earlier incident. And there’s more — I clearly remember commenting to Bryce about the piano’s position.”Carvalho began clicking and typing quickly on his computer, searching through digital statements.“Young Mr. Hudson didn’t mention that,” he muttered. “Looks like I’ll have to pay him another visit.”Matthew didn’t hesitate. “Have you or any of your officers found anything on ‘José Ramos’ or ‘Seb Nozes’?”With a serious expression, Carvalho shook his hea
Chapter 948 Matthew Has a Theory
Back to the living room of Karl’s apartment, Karl and Sheila stood by the window, each with a glass of cognac in hand, trying to soothe their frayed nerves.“I just came from the Gibraltar Club,” Sheila said, her tone weary. “I was killing time. Had I known I’d need a drink, I’d have dragged you along.”Karl offered a dry chuckle. “Things are rough, darling. At least Matt is putting his resentment on hold to focus on what matters.”Sheila rolled her eyes and took another sip. “I want to see you two hug like father and son.”“That’ll have to wait,” Karl replied. “Sgt. Carvalho called me in to confirm my secret identity. Apparently, the police received an anonymous letter.”Sheila gasped, nearly spilling her drink. “What? An anonymous letter?”“I know,” Karl said with a smirk. “Feels very 90s, doesn’t it?”
Chapter 947 Carvalho Keeps Inquiring
On a tense morning inside the Sterling Empire headquarters, Matthew’s office had become a whirlwind of nervous energy. Evan reentered the room and paused, hardly recognizing his boss, who was frantically rummaging through drawers and documents on his desk.“Need any help, Young Matthew?” Evan asked cautiously, unsure whether to assist or flee.Matthew looked up, his expression sharp. “Evan, schedule an urgent meeting with the board of directors for tomorrow.”Evan nearly cursed under his breath. He had just spent considerable time reorganizing Matthew’s agenda!“For tomorrow?” he asked, struggling to remain composed.“Yes,” Matthew confirmed. “We’re going to discuss the revelation of my father’s true identity.”Evan stiffened, reaching for his tablet to make the changes. “For the board?”“Correct,” Matthew replied, his tone clip
