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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 633 Today, I Won’t Call the Police
Bella showed up to work at Jorge Nunes’ podcast studio, her new boss. Jorge didn’t waste time: he looked closely at the new assistant, checking if she had any bruises on her face. “What’s wrong?” Bella smiled nonchalantly. “Only now are you noticing how beautiful I am?” “Cut the crap. I’m really worried about you, Bella Alvares.” Jorge crossed his arms, continuing to analyze her. “Good thing I won’t need to call the police — today.” Upon hearing the phrase “call the police,” Bella seized the opportunity to complain, “Listen here, Mr. Nunes, you acted really poorly by calling my house! Now everyone is throwing this in my face as if I were the guilty one!” Jorge’s eyes widened. “But how could this be your fault?” “Everyone in that house is against me,” Bella explained, exasperated. “What I need to do is keep working here, get my paycheck, and look for a place to rent or buy on installments. I’m leaving that house.” “At least you have plans,” Jorge replied. “You think I LIKE livi
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 634 We Don’t Mess with Drugs
Silva Oil Company, docks, morning. Gustavo and Ernesto react awkwardly when Patricia informs them that the police are present. Some dockworkers who witnessed Ernesto stumbling on the forklift laughed heartily. “What’s up, Ernie? Are you scared of the police?” “Get lost!” Ernesto exclaimed, feeling intimidated by the presence of the Diva of Silva Oil Company. Patricia smiled gently. “I’m sorry, Mr. Alvares. I didn’t mean to scare anyone. But it’s quite likely that the police will want to speak with you.” Gustavo asked anxiously, “Do you think Kirk has woken up? His family has been through too much.” “I still don’t know, but it’s likely that the police will ask questions about his drug use.” Patricia sighed. “What a shame, folks. We who come from the favela can’t perpetuate the stereotype of involvement in drug dealing. My family and I have never been involved in anything wrong, and I believe all of you are innocent citizens as well.” “Thank you, Miss Borges!” The dockworkers ch
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 635 My Fiancé Wants to Talk to You
Ronaldo is worried about Patricia’s appearance alongside Ernesto. Is it a good idea to get involved with suspicious characters linked to drug sales? Patricia, on the other hand, was calm. “Hello, gentlemen. Sergeant Carvalho, I believe you were involved in that mess at Zachary Loss’s nightclub, correct?” “Yes, and your boyfriend at the time, Matthew Sterling, helped quite a bit.” Ronaldo grimaced at the mention of Matt; only Fernando noticed. Ernesto spread his hands, smiling. “Well, gentlemen, since you were going to call me anyway, here I am voluntarily.” “I informed the dockworkers downstairs to be on standby and not to hide anything,” Patricia replied. “Thank you, dear.” Ronaldo stands up. “It’s best to let the police do their job now.” Ronaldo led Patricia out. Carvalho nodded in agreement: the fewer people, the better. With only Fernando present, Carvalho pointed to an empty chair where Ernesto sat. “How long have you known Kirk Camargo, Mr. Alvares?” “Since he started
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 636 Let’s Meet the Mother-in-Law
As the Diva of Silva Oil Company, Gustavo promptly obeyed Patricia and headed to Ronaldo’s office. Ronaldo was standing, flipping through a binder. Upon noticing the presence of Gustavo and Patricia, he looked up. “Oh, here we are, Gustavo. Thank you for coming to speak with me.” Gustavo’s sharp gaze discerned that Ronaldo was looking at his file. “What are you doing with that?” Gustavo asked, his tone expressing caution and distrust. “What’s wrong? Can’t the boss look at his employees’ credentials?” Ronaldo raised an eyebrow mockingly. Patricia wasn’t naive and felt the storm brewing. “Ron, why did you call Gustavo?” “I called him to ask him to tell me everything he knows before he lies to Sergeant Carvalho.” “I don’t want to lie!” Gustavo shouted. “Gustavo Alvares, as you can see, I requested documentation from everyone who lives in Lion’s Den,” Ronaldo gestured to the desk full of files. “But it’s my file you’re flipping through,” Gustavo thought of an idea. “Mr. Silva,
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 637 Ronaldo Disrupts the Investigation
Silva Oil Company, Ronaldo’s office, noon. Fernando, Carvalho, and Ernesto catch a glimpse of a heated argument about to erupt between Gustavo and Ronaldo. Patricia felt embarrassed. “Can someone explain to me what’s going on here?” Fernando insisted, glaring at Ronaldo. “Nothing much, Mr. Silva,” Gustavo replied respectfully. “Son, I’m going to insist on the question, not as your father, but as your team leader,” Ernesto asserted seriously. Carvalho was staring at Ronaldo as if to say, ‘I can’t believe you did this!’ Gustavo decided to answer cautiously, “We were discussing what happened, but we got a bit heated. Miss Borges didn’t let it get out of hand.” Fernando approached Ronaldo's desk and found the files of all the employees living in Lion’s Den. Gustavo’s file was on top. Indignant, he glared at his son. “Were you checking the credentials of all the employees? I just told Sergeant Carvalho that everything was in order!” “That’s what we thought before this incident wit
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 638 I Didn’t Even TOUCH the Diva!
Fernando and Ernesto remained in Ronaldo’s office. The employee files — only those of employees living in Lion’s Den — made Ernesto uneasy. “Mr. Silva, I understand that we’re all under suspicion—” “Not exactly, Ernesto!” Fernando tried to mask the bad atmosphere. “No, don’t try to smooth things over or sugarcoat it.” Ernesto gestured firmly. “We’re men; let’s speak frankly. Your son is suspicious of us.” “The police are going to interrogate everyone, that’s for sure.” Fernando pointed at the files, “But I DID NOT ask my son to do this. He did it on his own.” “And why do you think he called my son?” Ernesto smiled slyly. “Jealous of my boy and Miss Borges?” Fernando jumped slightly. Knowing his son’s disturbed mind... “Ernesto, I genuinely hope you overlook this offense. Yes, my son is a decent and fair guy; but when it comes to Patty... when they broke up the first time, Ron went days without eating properly, let his beard grow, and didn’t bathe. Everything returned to normal
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 639 Linda Will Be Safe at the Andrade Mansion
At the Siren Restaurant, Ronaldo and Patricia realize they will be taking the table Matthew and Elaine were vacating. The waiter, unaware of the awkwardness between the couples, was clearing the used plates and cutlery. “Mr. Silva and Miss Borges, you can come closer and sit.” “That’s right, folks,” Matthew broke the silence, suddenly smiling. “We were just leaving.” Ronaldo shook his head. “Wait a minute, guys, what’s this? Why are we embarrassed as if it’s the first time we’ve seen each other?” Elaine tried to hide her embarrassment with a slight smile. “Exactly. We’re not doing anything wrong. In fact, we were worried about you two.” “Really?” Patricia’s question didn’t sound sincere. Elaine turned to her. “Yes, Patty. We were discussing the dangers the Silva Oil Company is facing with that drug dealing organization. How shameful that a dock worker suffered an overdose, huh? Has the police checked if he was just a user or something else?” Patricia replied sourly, “The worker
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 640 Ronaldo’s Jealousy
At the Siren Restaurant, Patricia and Ronaldo finished their lunch – shrimp risotto, as if they wanted to replicate the pleasant moments of Matthew and Elaine. “My dear, before I ask the waiter for the bill, how about we talk about something important?” Ronaldo suggested in a caring tone. Patricia smiled sweetly. This is the Ronaldo she fell in love with. “Yes, darling, let’s talk.” “I apologize if I got worked up with Gustavo Alvares.” Ronaldo sighed. “Will you swear to me he never tried to hit on you with those overused pickup lines?” Patricia giggled. “Hi, hi... no, dear, Gustavo is innocent. I mean, he never HIT on ME, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t tried with other women. Ripped and built as he is, I'm sure he's already picked up hundreds of girls behind the chestnut trees on the beach.” “Yeah, he has that look like he’s always pounding innocent girls— or not so innocent,” Ronaldo replied bitterly. “That’s why his file was the first one I read. And honestly, I didn’t even k
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Chapter 880 Our Friendship Depends on the Truth
Walter felt cornered by Bella’s pertinent question about maintaining his friendship with Matthew after learning that he attempted to kill someone. “I plan to talk to him first.” The response came out evasively. “HAH!” Bella pointed a finger in Walter’s face. “You’re not going to do anything! You’re going to cover up your best friend’s atrocities because he’s the most powerful guy in town! Coward!” “BELLA, THAT’S ENOUGH!” Linda kicked Walter’s desk. “We’re not to blame if you slept with Nathan without knowing he could be our half-brother. If you weren’t the same cheap promiscuous as always, Matthew wouldn’t have chosen you to get Nathan drunk and encourage him to drive, causing the accident!” “Oh, great, it’s always my fault, right? You, Linda, have always been the saintly and perfect sister!” Bella deflected the issue, blinded by rage. “I’m not talking about sainthood or comparing myself,” Linda explained. “I’m making you understand that part of this mess is yours. And even if we
Chapter 879 I Won’t Accept Crocodile Tears
At Andrade Clinic, the tense conversation between Linda, Bella, and Walter continued. Bella didn’t want to be left out of Nathan’s revenge. “Linda, have some respect. Nate may be your half-brother; remember that.” Walter frowned. “Didn’t you do any conclusive tests?” “No, I didn’t take any strand of hair from my parents!” Bella replied exasperatedly. “Since you were so eager to discover the truth, that’s what you should’ve done. The job was half-done!” Linda scoffed. Bella crossed her arms. “You just wanted more data to snoop around!” “Bella, don’t you understand yet? I am your sister!” “And does that give you the right to invade my privacy?” Bella screamed. “If it’s to protect our family, YES!” Linda thundered. Walter stepped between the two young ladies. “Wait, I don’t want a fight here.” “There’s nothing to fight, discuss, or talk about,” Bella announced fiercely. “Matthew Sterling will pay for cornering me and forcing that car accident to happen. He knew the truth all al
Chapter 878 Focusing on What Concerns Her
Silva Oil Company, Ronaldo’s office. Ronaldo anxiously awaited Patricia’s arrival. Leonardo and Marta were with him, standing, also with apprehension on their faces. The door opened, and Patricia entered. “I’m here.” “Patty, my love!” Ronaldo hugged her tightly. “What’s wrong, Ron?” Patricia reacted emotionally to this gesture. “How good it is to know that you still love me!” Ronaldo replied, not wanting to let Patricia go. Leonardo and Marta felt their hearts melt at this lovely scene. “Is it going to be like this all the time when you two are living in our mansion?” Marta asked playfully. Patricia broke the hug. “It will always be like this because we’ll always be together. I don’t understand the reason for your declaration, dear.” Ronaldo replied seriously, “After the press conference, I thought you were going after Matt.” “And I was.” Ronaldo felt his blood boil, although on the outside, he struggled to show self-control. “Why would you do something like that, dear gra
Chapter 877 The Banishment Remains
Urbano Magazine, Cindy’s office, morning. Cindy and Jackson observe an intrigued Patricia looking at her cellphone screen. “Patty, what happened?” Jackson approached her. “Big bro, Ronaldo texted me.” Patricia lifted her head, looking at him. “They’re really upset because Elaine talked about Liz being bedridden from a stroke.” Cindy scratched her neck. “Speaking of which, why was the topic kept under wraps?” Patricia pursed her lips. “They wanted to avoid answering WHY Liz had the stroke.” Jackson smiled playfully. “I see. Darling, have you thought carefully about what I said?” Patricia looked deeply at Jackson. “I still disagree that Matt has to sacrifice his happiness for us. We know how to defend ourselves, for crying out loud!” Jackson shook his head. “That’s no longer your concern. Your concern now is this message from your fiancé.” Cindy added, “He needs you right now, Patty.” Patricia thought it over. Choosing to talk to Matthew or Ronaldo... “I love Ron, and he’s my
Chapter 876 Late Concern
Sheila entered the floor of the Sterling Empire headquarters where her office was located.She jokingly commented to the receptionist, “Someone needs to do something about that swarm of reporters crowding the entrance.”“I know, but it looks like things are about to get even more tense in here,” the receptionist said. “Mr. and Mrs. Borges are waiting for you in your office.”Sheila held back her smile, taking a deep breath. Today was the day...Bracing herself, Sheila headed to her office.Hélio and Vanda were waiting anxiously.“Hélio, Vanda...” Sheila placed her bag on her desk. “Is the air conditioning at a good temperature for you?”“Yes, but it's outside where things are really heating up,” Hélio replied.Vanda sighed. “So, Elaine is still part of your family, huh? Patty thinks Matt's threat of divorce was just a business move, a publicity stunt.”Sheila reacted in horror. “I can absolutely assure you that’s not true!”“Then why did Matt decide to stay in this loveless marriage?”
Chapter 875 Nothing Will Bother Us
Karl appeared next to an embarrassed Sheila after hearing Matthew joke that “Lawrence” was not his real father.Noticing Karl’s presence, Sheila put the call on speaker. “Matt, don’t be rude. I know Lawrence Vieira is not your real father, but he cares about you.”On the other end, Matthew spoke loudly for Elaine to hear, “Mom, I know that. But Larry keeps hoping I’ll go back to Patty, which I don’t want.”“I understand, son. I just hope God blesses the decision you’ve made.”“I’m not getting a divorce, not when I’ve been married for less than a year,” Matthew affirmed. “I don’t want people saying I don’t put effort into my relationships — especially you know who.”Elaine smiled proudly and sat on Matthew’s lap.She gestured for the phone, and Matthew handed it to her.Sheila was startled by the sudden change in voice.“Sheila? We need to talk about what happened. I understand you have doubts.”Karl was about to make a rude remark, but Sheila stopped him in time. “Come talk in my offi
Chapter 874 I Already Know How I’ll Pay the Compensation
At Sterling Mansion, Matthew and Elaine were in Abner’s office, looking at the public reaction to the press conference on the computer.“Look, honey, so many comments!” Elaine laughed. “Not everyone liked that our marriage continued, but at least they acknowledge that I should have apologized.”“That’s what I always said, dear. In fact, we took too long to explain things to the public.” Matthew chuckled.“I was afraid of losing you, my love,” Elaine replied romantically.“You would have lost me if you kept denying your mistakes, making me believe that you wanted to run Jackson over on purpose,” Matthew warned her.Elaine shook her head vehemently. “No, I’d never want to do something like that.”Matthew’s phone rang, and he answered, seeing who it was.“Hello, Mom.”On the other end, Sheila was in the living room of Karl’s apartment, sitting on the couch.“So, you decided to keep the marriage.”“You don’t sound very happy about it.” Matthew frowned.“I already knew what you wanted to d
Chapter 873 A Publicity Stunt?
The press conference was over.Various reporters, especially those who had just graduated, dashed out, screeching their tires and even ruining the front lawn of Sterling Mansion; such was their haste to publish their versions.Some more established reporters chose to wait and congratulate Matthew on the press conference, occasionally picking up more details not given from the podium.Elaine stepped down from the podium feeling a sense of duty fulfilled.She looked around, realizing she was back to what was rightfully hers.“I’m back at the mansion. First part of the plan executed successfully.”Evan approached her. “What did you say, Mrs. Sterling?”“Nothing, I was just congratulating myself for managing to apologize in front of everyone,” Elaine quickly masked her thoughts.“It wasn’t a hard task if you really wanted to say those words,” Evan poked her.“Yes, I really wanted to say that. I promise I won’t be a burden to Matt anymore. I don’t want him to think about divorcing me,” Ela
Chapter 872 Patricia Was Not Satisfied
Karl knew he wouldn’t convince his wife overnight. “Sheila, why would you ask for a divorce after I told you the truth?” “Why didn’t you tell me the truth before?” Sheila shot back, feeling her intelligence was insulted. “Do you think I’m untrustworthy? You wanted to keep this disguise to investigate what really happened? Fine, I get it. But why not tell me? I wouldn’t tell anyone!” Karl took a deep breath. “As I told you, I didn’t know what situation I would find. You could be in danger if you knew I was alive. Sheila, you have no idea how much I suffered all those years while being held captive!” Something in Sheila began to soften, growing empathy for Karl. “You were held captive all this time?” “Yes, that’s why you all believed I was dead. How could I show up to prove otherwise? They knew exactly what they were doing.” Karl confirmed, looking down. “It was Vicente, wasn’t it?” Sheila narrowed her gaze. Karl lifted his head. “Yes, it was Vicente.” “For God’s sake, now he’s
