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Chapter 1468 Everybody Hates Karl
Ernesto and Linda were having lunch at the Silva Oil Company restaurant, surrounded by a crowd of workers using their meal vouchers. The wall of voices and the constant clatter of plates and silverware didn’t bother the father and daughter as they talked.“So you’re telling me the Sterling family decided to start acting like the villains in those soap operas your mother watches?”“Not exactly ‘the Sterlings’ as a whole, Dad,” Linda corrected, cutting into her breaded chicken cutlet. “I believe Matthew and his mother are against the discrimination.”“Good grief! What is wrong with these rich people?” Ernesto took a sip of grape juice. “I’m afraid the same thing might happen here with the Silva family. We already have the Andrade family rejecting us.”“I don’t think the Silvas will go down that road.” Linda winked. “They’re rivals of the Sterling family. If anything, they’ll probably welcome us even more.”“From your lips to God’s ears, honey,” Ernesto sighed. “And it’s good that we sep
Chapter 1467 New Friends
Hélio and Vanda had already departed, leaving Patricia and Ronaldo alone in the quiet of his office. The low hum of the air conditioning was the only sound until Ronaldo’s thumbs began to dig into the tight knots in Patricia’s shoulders.Patricia, perched in his executive chair, let her head fall back, her eyelids fluttering shut as the tension began to leak out of her. “Hmm... don’t stop. Maybe I should actually lower my guard with the Blumbergs.”“You’re thinking of accepting them as friends?” Ronaldo asked, his voice steady, devoid of judgment.“Exactly. Someone needs to be kind to us right now, don’t they?”“I’ve always thought we should build bridges with everyone, in every possible way.” Ronaldo’s gaze drifted to the window, watching the rhythmic dance of the oil port’s machinery. “We need the capital, sure, but we need allies just as much.”“Try explaining that to the Sterlings.” Patricia let out a dry, bitter laugh. “They’re burning every bridge they have, convinced that power
Chapter 1466 Ties That Burn
Inside the headquarters of Silva Oil, the conversation remained anchored to a single, bitter topic: the total dissolution of the ties between the Borges and Sterling families.“Well, if that’s the way that moron wants to play it, so be it!” Ronaldo’s voice cut through the heavy silence.“I thought he was your uncle, Ron,” Hélio countered, his brow furrowed.“My uncle? The man who orchestrated that nightmare in Praia Grande?” Ronaldo’s lip curled into a snarl. “The man who didn’t give a damn what happened to me in the crossfire? I should send him my psychiatrist’s bill.”Vanda offered a weak, weary smile. “It’s ironic, isn’t it? The Blumbergs showing up at the exact moment the Sterlings exit. Ilda even asked if I planned on continuing such a... ‘turbulent’ friendship.”“Sheila couldn’t have agreed with him,” Hélio noted, his eyes narrowing as he recalled the scene. “She stayed silent almost the entire time.”“The poor woman,” Patricia added, her voice softening. “She must feel like she
Chapter 1465 Things Got Worst
Patricia moved through the company’s oil terminal, the hard hat pressing against her brow as she inspected the latest shipment. The workers offered quick, respectful nods as she passed, their eyes lingering a second longer than usual — a silent acknowledgment that she wasn’t just another executive, but the boss’s bride-to-be.“From here, the crude heads straight to the refinery,” Ernesto explained, his voice carrying the steady, rhythmic patience of a man who had spent a lifetime teaching.Patricia nodded, her eyes tracking the massive pipelines. “Well done. Keep up the good work, Ernie.”“Thank you, Miss Borges,” Ernesto said, tipping the brim of his helmet.The heavy sound of footsteps on steel grating drew their attention. Linda was hurrying toward them, her face flushed and her hair wind-blown — she wasn’t wearing a helmet.“Patty, you’re needed in Young Mr. Silva’s office. Right now.”“Linda, you need PPE to be out here,” Patricia said, her voice soft but firm.“I know, I’m sorry
Chapter 1464 This Is the End
Inside the Sterling Empire executive suite, Karl leaned back in his leather throne, his lips curling into a jagged, mocking grin as he gestured toward two plush velvet chairs.“Vanda, Hélio. Please, make yourselves comfortable,” he said, the invitation sounding more like a summons.“We won’t be taking up much of your time, Karl,” Vanda replied, her spine as straight as a spear as she sat. “I have several appointments today regarding the book.”“Ah, yes. Selling like hotcakes, I hear. My sincerest congratulations.” Karl tapped his fingers on the desk, his tone sounding a condescension that only Sheila seemed to feel like a physical weight in the room.Hélio didn’t waste time clearing his throat. He looked Karl dead in the eye, his voice steady. “Karl, let’s get to it. We are deeply hurt by everything that has happened with our children. I know you’re fond of Patty, and I know you think she’s the perfect match for your son—”Karl didn’t notice Sheila’s hand slipping slowly, quietly into
Chapter 1463 Patricia Will Be My Handler
“Am I interrupting something?”The question hit Patricia like a physical shove. She stumbled, her heel catching on the carpet, and nearly toppled over. Ronaldo’s eyes rolled back so far they nearly disappeared into his skull — a look of pure, unadulterated exasperation.They both straightened their clothes in a flurry of nervous energy before turning toward the door.There stood Noemi Blumberg.The air in the office seemed to shift. Suddenly, the modern glass and steel of the Silva Oil Company faded away, replaced by something ancient and regal.With her striking features and poised stance, Noemi was the spitting image of Queen Esther stepped right out of a biblical epic.“Hello, Miss Blumberg,” Ronaldo said, his voice changing to a chivalrous, formal register as he stood. “I am Ronaldo Silva, third-in-command here at Silva Oil. And this is my fiancée, Patty Borges.”Patricia’s heart skipped a beat. She shot a sidelong glance at him.Fiancée? Wasn’t he supposed to introduce her as his
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