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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 548 Jonah Wants to Vent
Inside the Alvares family living room, Paulina was giving her blessing to Gustavo as though he were still a young boy.Gustavo, however, didn’t mind. He stood there, shirtless, wearing beach shorts with a classic backpack slung over his shoulder, maintaining an obedient and respectful posture.“May God guide and protect you, my son,” Paulina said warmly.“Amen, Mom,” Gustavo responded with a smile.“And have fun at the beach. Just don’t get any girl pregnant,” she added with a playful tone.Still smiling, Gustavo replied, “Don’t worry about that. I just want to swim.”Paulina wasn’t convinced. “I’m sure you’ll meet up with your friends. Do you have any money?” she asked, heading to the shelf to check a jar of cookies.“No, Mom, don’t worry! I have money,” he reassured her.“Still, if that snack bar is open…” Paulina trailed off as her husband Ernesto appeared, laughing softly at his wife’s concern.“Woman, leave our son alone. He’s a man with a beard now; he knows how to take care of
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 549 Going to the Beach
Gustavo walked leisurely through the bustling Blue Cove Beach, surrounded by sunbathers and tourists enjoying the bright day.With now his almost bald head, short hair, and attire of sunglasses, black knee-length shorts, and leather sandals, he carried his famous backpack slung casually over his shoulder.His presence was hard to miss — women admired him, and men couldn’t help but feel a tinge of envy. But Gustavo, seemingly indifferent to everyone’s opinions, paid no attention to the stares.At one point, he stopped to gaze out at the sea. The waves were magnificent, exciting swimmers and surfers alike, while lifeguards stood ready, knowing those very waves could easily cause trouble.As he looked on, a beachgoer approached — stylish as well, wearing sunglasses and swim trunks, carrying a shopping bag.They exchanged a brief look of recognition and a slight smile, but no words were spoken. It was as if they understood each other telepathically.When the crowd’s eyes drifted elsewhere
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 550 Hélio Is Being Liberal
At Blue Cove Beach, the sun was high as Gustavo enjoyed riding the waves.Just as he decided to head back to shore, his stomach rumbling with hunger, a sudden wave crashed over him, catching him off guard.On the sand, Jacqueline sat comfortably in a beach chair, waiting for Zachary to return with a popsicle. Meanwhile, Zachary stood at a nearby cart, carefully selecting the flavors.From Jacqueline’s point of view, she watched as Gustavo, along with other beachgoers, was hit by the relentless wave. She chuckled to herself, finding the scene amusing.However, her laughter faded when she noticed Gustavo emerging from the water looking somewhat disoriented, his shorts out of place. Fearing he might be naked, she quickly looked away.Gustavo was the only one successfully exiting the water, while others were pulled back by the force of the wave. Realizing his shorts were loose, he hastily readjusted them.From his perspective, he saw Jacqueline awkwardly averting her gaze, while Zachary f
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 551 Let’s Discuss the Photo
At Blue Cove Beach, Jacqueline and Zachary were taken by surprise when they encountered Linda and Bella's older brother, Gustavo.Jacqueline, still processing the situation, commented, “Wow, you're their brother...”Gustavo smiled and playfully asked, “Are you including Bella?”Jacqueline’s expression quickly shifted into a frown.“Oh, I see,” Gustavo continued, “you've met both of them.”Zachary, wanting to clarify things, chimed in, “Mr. Alvares, your sister Linda is dating my future brother-in-law.”Gustavo raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Oh, so you two are that serious?”“Yes,” Jacqueline responded, “we even toasted and had dinner with our families yesterday.”“Congratulations. You make a lovely couple,” Gustavo said warmly.Jacqueline, calming down, added, “So, to answer your question: yes, I know Linda Alvares. So far, she's made my older brother happy.”Looking a bit concerned, Gustavo hesitated before saying, “I hope I’m not being intrusive, Miss Andrade, but I need to know som
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 552 Did He Send Someone to Kill My Son?
Zachary and Jacqueline stepped into the Happy Snack Bar, which was bustling with beachgoers. After finding a table, they sat down.Jacqueline couldn't shake the impression that Zachary was being indecent because of the way he positioned himself at the table. The sensation reminded her of Gustavo, whose shorts had nearly been swept away by the waves, and of Bella kissing Zachary in that anonymous photo.The flood of memories made her tremble as Zachary casually flipped through the menu.Without looking up, Zachary asked, distracted, “What do you want, dear?”Jacqueline, her voice gloomy, replied, “I want to talk to you about a photo.”Zachary, sensing her change in tone, looked up from the menu. “What happened?”Jacqueline fumbled through her crochet bag, pulling out her phone. Swiping the screen, she handed it to him.Zachary stared at the image — him and Bella kissing, a photo taken just the day before, taken at the moment he was reciprocating.His heart sank, and he dropped the menu
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 553 It’s Time to Move Out
At the Happy Snack Bar, Zachary and Jacqueline were still at their table, yet neither had ordered anything.The awkwardness between them was real as they prepared to have an honest conversation about the photo Jacqueline had received earlier.“Honey,” Zachary began, his voice filled with embarrassment, “you knew about the photo, the kiss... and you still went through with our dinner? I thought you’d cancel everything at the last minute.”Jacqueline, calm but resolute, replied, “I wasn’t going to do that and upset my family, especially my mom, after all the hard work she put into setting things up.”“You seemed so calm, so radiant, emotional even... it didn’t seem like you knew anything,” Zachary said, puzzled.With a faint smile, Jacqueline answered, “I hid it well, didn’t I?”“You didn’t have to suffer in silence, though,” Zachary added softly.“Actually, it was Walter who advised me to go ahead with the dinner. I had my doubts,” Jacqueline confessed.Zachary’s guilt was evident as h
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 554 Jacqueline Visits the Beach House
Nathan had just finished his shower and was getting dressed to head out to work at the kiosk. He was in the middle of slipping on his jeans when he overheard a voice, unmistakably Vicente’s, speaking in a hushed, agitated tone from the living room.“I can’t believe it, Andreia!” Vicente’s voice echoed.Curious, Nathan paused, fastening his jeans and moving closer to the door to hear better.******In the living room, Andreia sat beside Vicente on the couch, trying to calm him down.“What happened now?” she asked gently.Vicente’s face was etched with concern. “Remember when we thought Matthew might hire someone to kill Nathan? I think it might’ve happened!”Andreia shushed him, worried Nathan might overhear. “Shh! Nate’s getting dressed for work.”“I think we should tell him the truth. I called Karl, and he denied everything,” Vicente insisted.“Of course he did. My brother was just messing with you. He wasn't serious,” Andreia replied, trying to ease his fears.Vicente shot her a ske
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 555 Some Talk Under the Sunset
The late afternoon sun was cooling down, signaling the approach of twilight.Swimmers, who had spent the entire day in the water, began to prepare to leave. It was the time when lifeguards kept a close watch, trying to pull as many people as possible from the dangerous rip currents.Despite the warnings, thrill-seekers still dove in when the sea was at its roughest, often finding themselves unable to escape.One particularly large wave hurled several men onto the shore, including Zachary. Nearby, a young man sprawled out on the sand hadn’t yet realized he’d lost his shorts and was lying there completely naked. Others weren’t as fortunate, getting pulled back into the choppy waters, while lifeguards focused on rescuing those closer to the shore.“Come on, Aquaman! Time to go home!” one of the lifeguards called out.Zachary, in good shape, managed to stand and stagger farther from the water. Once he reached a safe spot, he collapsed onto the sand, gasping for breath.“Phew... Good thing
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Chapter 866 The Intricacies of her Family
Matthew swallowed hard. “Uh... okay, dear. I wasn’t involved in the first place. But of course, Patty’s parents or Jackson might want to keep me in the loop...” “Let them talk about what happened, but please, don’t get personally involved.” Elaine got up and approached him. “I would hate for the gossip to come back on social media.” Elaine placed her hand on Matthew’s shoulder, trying to convince him.****** At Andrade Clinic, Dr. Tavares held the printed DNA test, passing it to Walter and Linda. Linda took the document and started reading it. When she reached the last page, her eyes widened... “Dear, what did you find out?” Walter asked, concerned. “It’s true, dear...” Linda replied, her voice choked. “Bella and Nathan... they are half-siblings!” Dr. Tavares felt embarrassed by the reaction, not expecting the news to be so devastating. “Uh... I think I should step out.” “Thank you for everything, Dr. Tavares.” Walter turned to him, looking serious. “Don’t worry; I’ll take f
Chapter 865 Elaine Has Her Demand
At the Happy Snack Bar, Clayton was showing a focused Gustavo how the billing and payment system worked on the computer. “We’re planning to put a simplified ordering system on the computer,” Clayton said excitedly. “In this case, when the waiter comes with the order, you just type it in and send it to the kitchen. The cooks in the kitchen will receive the order as if it were a text message. This way, we would save paper and reduce the chance of the order getting lost when the snack bar is really busy.” “That’s cool, Mr. Saldanha! I can even help if you want...” “Thanks, Gustavo. Any help is welcome.” Clayton patted him on the back. At that moment, Kirk and Nayla came in, excited for a snack. “Kirk, are you sure a snack won’t ruin your ripped abs?” Nayla asked as they sat down. “You know, I see how hard you work out to get a body like that, especially now that you’re working as a security guard.” “Hey, I’m not going to be the chubby, lazy security guard.” Kirk smiled as he grabbe
Chapter 864 Begging to the Doctor in Charge
Sheila stood up. “Listen here, Larry: I appreciate that you care about Matt as if we were already married. But Matt needs to think about the well-being of the conglomerate he has taken over.”“What does one thing have to do with the other? Didn’t he get unanimous support from the conglomerate’s board?” Karl frowned.“Yes, but some things happened that made Matt backtrack on the decision,” Sheila explained. “Elaine was getting close to Nathan to form a partnership. Can you imagine what would happen if that materialized?”Karl scratched his forehead. “I thought Nathan had given up fighting against Matt.”“When he found out about the divorce, he saw a chance. He even quit the diner,” Sheila explained.“And Matt, wanting to prevent Elaine from forming an alliance with Nathan, decided to cancel the divorce to see if she would calm down,” Karl concluded, still in disbelief.“Well, for that, Elaine will have to meet some of Matt’s demands.” Sheila smiled slightly. “She will have to publicly
Chapter 863 New Manager of Happy Snack Bar
“The tests are password-protected by the doctor in charge of the department.” Walter scratched the back of his neck. “I think he anticipated a situation like ours...”“Walt, we need to know what that test contains! I don’t want to sneak around Bella’s things, risking getting caught by her,” Linda complained.Walter stood up. “I’ll check if the doctor is still here.”Linda took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, as Walter left the office.******Happy Snack Bar, evening.Clayton was waiting for someone at the counter. His expression was far from pleasant. Meanwhile, waiters were bringing and picking up orders from cheerful customers.Finally, Gustavo walked in, smiling as always.“Are you Clayton Saldanha?”“That’s me. And you are Gustavo Alvares.” Clayton didn’t ask; he confirmed. “I think I remember you.”“I’ve eaten here before. The food is delicious. The juices are made just right, not too much water, not too much sugar.” Gustavo ran his hand over his fit belly. “Anyway, I came
Chapter 862 Mission at the Clinic
At Andrade Clinic, night was falling outside as Walter and Linda engaged in a mission impossible.Although, for Walter, it wasn’t impossible to access the system and find out what really happened in the genetics wing.Walter stopped typing and looked at an anxious Linda. “Darling, can I ask you a question?”Linda was standing near the door. “Yes, my love.”“Are you sure you want to do this?”Linda raised her eyebrows and moved closer to him. “More than anything in life, my love.”“What will you do when you find out that Nathan is some sort of half-brother to you?” Walter asked, very worried.“Well, I’ll have to talk to Gus about it,” Linda replied without delay. “He knows.”Walter grimaced. “I hope your brother doesn’t try to solve things the way he has been regarding this fight with the Silva family.”Linda shook her head. “No, it will be different. Obviously, he won’t hold back his fists if Nathan doesn’t cooperate.”“Do you think Nathan will cause problems?” Walter turned back to t
Chapter 861 A Dinner to Remember – The Past
Karl was lighting two candles on his dining table in his apartment. He was whistling a romantic song from the ‘90s.The doorbell rang, and he hurried to answer it. When he opened the door, he smiled broadly at the sight of Sheila, looking stunning in a sexy dress that made her look younger.Young... like in the days when they were married.“Darling...” Karl couldn’t find his words. “Come in, come in!”Thank you, Larry. You’re such a gentleman,” Sheila joked as she stepped inside.“What bag is that you’re holding?” Karl noticed as he closed the door.“It’s something I want you to open for us.” Sheila extended the bag. It looked like a bottle.Karl nodded and took the bottle. But as he removed the plastic bag......the red wine made Karl narrow his eyes.“What’s wrong, dear? Bad wine?”“Bad wine? N-no...” Karl continued to act weird. “This is one of the best wines I’ve ever had.”“Yes, and it comes from a good vintage.” Sheila headed to the sofa and sat down.“I’m going to put it in the
Chapter 860 Let’s Rekindle Our Union
At the Alvares family’s house, Bella felt cornered by Gustavo and Linda. Her older siblings had decided to interrogate her just when she was emotionally drained. Linda pressed further, “Bella, we know you had a test in the genetics wing of the clinic with Nathan Gouveia.” Thinking quickly, Bella replied, “Guys, this is a matter concerning Nathan. I can only say one thing: we didn’t do a blood test as if we intended to run away to get married.” Gustavo and Linda let their shoulders drop in relief. Gustavo started laughing. “Look, sis, I actually thought about that possibility!” Linda, also laughing, asked, “And did our mom think that?” Bella seized the chance. “Yes, our mom accused me of wanting to marry Nate since we had taken a break in our relationship. But no, Nate and I are going to stay as we are.” Linda stood up from the couch. “Well, since Elaine Sterling was the one who picked up the test from Nathan, that means this doesn’t have anything to do with you, Bella.” Gustav
Chapter 859 Linda Uses Her Brain
At the Alvares family’s house, Linda smiled as she responded to Gustavo. “Yes, Gus. I’ll send another text asking to check this with Walt.” Gustavo cheered, punching the air. “YES! Awesome, sis! We’re going to find out the truth!” Linda smiled, but inside, she was quite worried. “Gus, what if Nathan really is our half-brother?” Gustavo didn’t seem to care much. “He won’t be a part of our family, that much you can be sure of!” “It won’t be that easy. It seems our dad has no idea about this. And now he’s in the hospital... talk about perfect timing!” Linda rolled her eyes. Gustavo didn’t respond as if he knew Ernesto was aware of Nathan’s existence... Before he decided to say anything, the living room door opened. Bella walked in, stopping suddenly when she saw her two older siblings. “Oh... Linda, you’re home early.” “I asked Walt for the afternoon off right after I saw you leave the clinic looking all stormy,” Linda replied like any older sister would. Bella swallowed hard.
Chapter 858 Did ‘Larry’ Authorized the Live Concert?
Now, Edmund, Evan, and Matthew were in Edmund’s office. Bryce’s desk was empty. Edmund had a start, thinking of a possibility. “Was it Bryce who informed you, Young Matthew, about your uncle’s concert?” Matthew narrowed his eyes. “Why are you so determined to find out who told me what?” “Because my son has been the gossip boy of the week!” Edmund shouted, frustrated. “Ugh, family problems. Spare me!” Evan rolled his eyes. Edmund pressed his lips together. “You give that secretary too much freedom.” Matthew slammed his hand on Bryce’s empty desk. “Edmund, I’m waiting for the reason you agreed to hold a live concert in favor of my uncle!” “Fine! When he showed up here, I admit I wanted to tell him to go to hell.” “And why didn’t you?” Matthew raised his eyebrows. “Lawrence Vieira was nearby and suggested that I accept the suggestion,” Edmund cautiously replied. Matthew reacted with intrigue. “What are you saying? Lawrence Vieira? What does he have to do with the Sterling Cult
