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Chapter 1452 Old Embers
Matthew had entertained the fleeting hope of a quiet workday, but his father clearly had other plans. The office door didn’t just open; it practically groaned on its hinges as Karl stormed in, vibrating with a familiar, toxic energy.“What is the meaning of this?!” Karl barked, his face a map of bulging veins.Matthew didn’t look up immediately. Instead, he slowly pressed a palm to his chest, his features contorting into a mock grimace of agony. “Careful, Dad. You’re giving me a heart attack,” he drawled with sarcasm. “You’re getting hysterical. And here I thought you were the one who loved mocking Ron for his ‘sensitivity.’““Leave your cousin out of this!” Karl snarled. He reached into his coat and slammed a glossy, printed copy of Urbano magazine onto Matthew’s mahogany desk. “Explain THIS.”The magazine was flipped open to a double-page spread. The vibrant greens and muddy browns of the Brazilian Pantanal practically leapt off the page, captured through the masterful lens of João
Chapter 1451 The Shadow of the Inheritance
In the executive suite of the Sterling Empire, Matthew slid the manila envelope across his desk. Hélio reached for it, but his gaze drifted toward the massive floor-to-ceiling windows.He squinted, noticing how the light fractured strangely through one specific section of glass.“You replaced the pane,” Hélio noted, gesturing toward the window. “The one that shattered when you threw your chair?”Matthew followed his gaze and let out a long, weary sigh. “They couldn’t find a perfect match. The tint is a shade off.” He rubbed the bridge of his nose. “But I’m calmer now. The storm has passed.”“They’re gone, aren’t they? Elaine and Nathan.”Matthew’s jaw tightened, a flash of bitterness clouding his eyes before he forced himself to relax. “I hope they’re happy. Truly.” He shifted in his seat, refocusing on the man across from him. “What about you, Hélio? Are you happy?”“I am,” Hélio said, though a shadow of doubt crossed his face. “My son, however... he’s taking it a bit differently.”M
Chapter 1450 No Room for Matt at Silva Oil Company
At the Borges House, the rhythmic slosh of the dishwasher filled the kitchen as Hélio reached for the ringing phone with a wet hand.“Hello, Matt,” Hélio said, pinning the receiver to his shoulder.On the other end, Matthew stood in the sprawling, silent living room of the Sterling Mansion. “Hello, Hélio. I tried calling Vanda, but she didn’t pick up.”“She’s... still resting after last night,” Hélio replied, a playful, mysterious edge to his voice.A sour look crossed Matthew’s face. He could practically hear the unspoken details.It seemed every couple he knew was spending their nights in a blur of passion while he remained the city’s most eligible, and lonely, bachelor!“Ehr... okay. Let her sleep, then.”“Is this about Jackson’s contract?” Hélio asked.“Exactly. You can pick it up from me at the office later. Everything looks fine. No traps, no predatory clauses.”Hélio’s eyebrows shot up. “Really? So we were worrying over nothing?”“I wouldn’t say that,” Matthew countered, his to
Chapter 1449 Ironclad Clauses
Thursday arrived, and with it the need for Hélio to carry Vanda upstairs to their suite after a sleepless night of wild and ardent passion.The famous writer experienced what she always writes about her heroines in her steamy romances: losing the ability to walk after being wrecked by their virile and merciless CEOs.The fire between them had been so relentless they’d been forced to retreat from the rhododendron patch to the privacy of the pool house. There, the walls had muffled Hélio’s primal growls and Vanda’s breathless pleas for mercy.An hour later, Hélio stood in the kitchen, operating the coffee maker with the terrifying precision of a man who had slept a full eight hours, despite the reality.Jackson stepped into the room, squinting at the unnatural brightness in his father’s eyes.“Dad, where’s Mom?” Jackson asked, leaning against the counter.“Resting,” Hélio replied, not taking his eyes off the dripping carafe.“And why would she be so exhausted?”Hélio shrugged, a small,
Chapter 1448 She Took Care of Everything
Linda showed up at the Andrade clinic, noticing the lower traffic due to the late hour. She stepped into the hallway, her eyes scanning the sterile corridor until they landed on a familiar figure.“Linda, over here!” Jacqueline called out, her voice a hushed echo against the tiled walls.Linda hurried toward her, her hands knotting together. “Jacque, how are you holding up?” she asked, closing the distance for a tight embrace. “I am so, so sorry.”Jacqueline pulled back slightly, searching Linda’s face. “Why are you sorry?” she asked softly. “If anything, I should be the one apologizing.”“But my father... he left yours in such a state,” Linda murmured, her gaze dropping.“The police were already here. Sergeant Carvalho,” Jacqueline noted, her expression grim. “The same one who went after your brother.”Linda’s mouth twisted into a bitter line. “He took my brother, and he would’ve taken my father tonight too, if he’d had the chance.”Jacqueline sighed, leaning against the cool wall. “
Chapter 1447 Can We Trust Them?
The celebration was finally winding down.As the Alvares family moved toward the exit, Ernesto paused, extending a hand that still bore the faint, dull ache of the afternoon’s confrontation.“Mr. Sterling,” Ernesto said with sincere gratitude. “I can’t thank you enough for your understanding through all this.”Matthew took the man’s hand, his grip firm. He looked at the family, people who had climbed so far from the dust of the slums, and felt a shift in the air. “I think it’s about time you all started calling me Matthew.”Paulina’s eyes widened slightly, her hand fluttering to her throat in a modest gesture. “Oh, I’m not so sure about that... it feels a bit forward.”“I’m in!” Bella chimed in, her usual boldness cutting through the hesitation. “Enough with the formalities. We’re pretty close at this point anyway.”Paulina offered a shy smile, looking at her husband before turning back to Matthew. “Very well. But only if you agree to be casual with us in return.”“Don’t worry about t
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