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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 673 The Quartet Meeting
At the Alvares family home, dusk was settling in. Paulina saw Gustavo and Ernesto come back from work, laughing at some inside joke. “Hey, what’s so funny?” The men quickly became embarrassed, clearing their throats unnecessarily. “Uh... It’s not something decent for the lady of this house,” Ernesto hugged and kissed his wife’s cheek. Paulina smiled. “Okay, keep it between you guys. There are three ladies in this house that need to be respected.” “Guys, if the happy couple is going to talk on the sofa, I’m going to take a shower.” Gustavo winked at his parents and left. Paulina seized the opportunity and led her husband to the sofa. “Gustavo guessed incredibly well. We need to talk seriously, husband.” “What happened, dear?” Ernesto raised his eyebrows. “Oh, can you believe that Jackson Borges left our son out of the commercial they filmed at the docks?” “How absurd!” Paulina frowned. “But the issue I want to discuss is uglier: Vicente and Andreia want us to meet at their pl
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 674 Maybe Nathan and Bella Deserve Each Other
At the Alvares family home, Paulina tries to convince Ernesto to go to the beach house. “Sweetheart, I’m still hesitant,” Ernesto scratched the back of his neck. “If I don’t behave, I could ruin everything. I can’t promise to hold back if Vicente—” “You men really can’t get along civilly, can you?” Paulina crossed her arms. “Is that what you’re teaching our son?” “No, my son is a gentleman even while working at the docks.” Ernesto held his chin up proudly. “He’s lucky to get along well with women, causing discomfort for the competition.” Paulina huffed, “Is Gus getting involved with a married woman again?” “Not exactly. Cindy Cardoso approached him for an interview. Of course, our son is the most eye-catching and attractive of that whole crowd. Why wouldn’t he be interviewed?” Ernesto doesn’t hide his pride in his son. “That’s right, my baby deserves all the good things,” Paulina replied like the doting mother she is. “However, Jackson Borges got jealous and blocked Gus from th
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 675 A Couple from the Favela?
Beach House, night. Andreia and Vicente took a shower and now prepared the table with a feast. On the table, roast duck bathing in orange sauce filled the entire house with its aroma. Andreia placed other pots with interesting options. Vicente, dressed in formal attire, chuckled, “When was the last time the Alvares couple had duck à l’orange?” “Never, in their mediocre lives,” Andreia replied venomously. There were knocks at the door. Andreia and Vicente jumped. Showtime! Vicente went to the door and opened it. His eyes widened at what he saw. Paulina entered wearing a STUNNING sleeveless navy blue dress that accentuated her waist and bust, which were hidden under the horrendous housewife clothes she usually wore. Ernesto, for his part, entered wearing a crisp black suit, gray turtleneck shirt, and brand new jeans. “HEY!” Andreia exclaimed horrified. “What does this mean? Did you rob a bank to buy those clothes?” “Nah... these pieces were hidden in the wardrobe,” Ernesto rep
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 676 Paulina’s Solution
At the Beach House, dinner was taking place between the Alvares and Gouveia couples. The situation was still awkward, with someone occasionally making civilized comments. “The duck is delicious,” Ernesto tried. “Nothing like whatever you eat in the slum, huh?” Vicente couldn’t resist. Ernesto frowned. “What does that mean?” “You know what it means,” Vicente shrugged, looking at his plate. “I bet that in Lion’s Den, you can only eat hot dogs, salami, and other cheap processed meats. At most, a boiled chicken on Sundays.” “We’re poor, but not miserable,” Paulina defended herself. “We eat chicken and beef in the middle of the week.” Andreia shook her head. “Guys, if we’re going to start talking, this meeting isn’t about our eating habits and financial situations.” Vicente took a deep breath. “That’s right, Andreia. We need to talk about our kids.” Ernesto defended himself, “I’ve talked, shouted, slapped, and forbidden my daughter more than two hundred times, but she insists on d
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 677 It’s Against the Law
Cardoso family house, studio, night.Due to Elaine’s warning, Germano had to re-edit the video in which he planned to talk about Patricia and Jackson. Now, he is busy editing tomorrow’s video.“I hope there are no hiccups this time!” he muttered.The door opened, and Zilda peeked in. “Honey, wouldn’t you rather watch TV to help with digestion?”“I didn’t eat that much at dinner, darling,” Germano replied.“Okay, if you need a distraction, I’ll be in the living room,” Zilda said as she left, closing the door behind her.Germano shook his head. Zilda always showed up when he needed concentration the most.His cell phone rang as he mumbled complaints about distractions.“Looks like I won’t be able to work tonight!”He was surprised to see Elaine’s name on the caller ID.“Hello, Elaine?”On the other end, Elaine was outside the Sterling Mansion, by the pool area.“Hi, Germano. Am I bothering you?”“I’m editing tomorrow’s video, trying to get ahead of things.”“Oh no, I messed everything u
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 678 The Advantage of a Savings Account
At the Cardoso family house, Germano was talking to Elaine.He felt that the conversation was unusual. “Elaine, you sound like you’re whispering. Is something wrong?”“I’m by the pool,” Elaine normalized her voice. “But you’re right, no one is around. Anyway, how coincidental that you mentioned your wife.”“What about her?” Germano raised an eyebrow.“I can’t prove it, but I feel she told your daughter about our plan.”“Cindy?” Germano exclaimed in shock.“Yes. Cindy showed up at my office threatening to tell Matt about our plan unless we canceled the video. That’s why I called you,” Elaine explained, always glancing around.Germano rubbed his forehead. “That doesn’t make much sense, Elaine. What’s the big deal if Matthew finds out about the video’s origin? Could it be that Matthew still has feelings for Patricia and Cindy is trying to ruin your marriage?”Elaine confronted the big question. “Well, I believe Matt loves me, and he always assures me of that. The problem is the big ‘What
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 679 Our Children
Germano got up from his chair, stunned by the new instructions.“Elaine, are you and Liz Silva sure about this? Can I really mention the Borges family in tomorrow’s video?”“Yes, you can,” Elaine smiled maliciously. “I want to double down. Let’s see if things unfold as your daughter suggests.”“I hope I’m not causing problems in your marriage,” Germano said hesitantly.“If Matt truly loves me as he says, he won’t be upset with me,” Elaine replied confidently.“That’s what I believe. He’s already busy with the events of Silva Oil Company. I saw an online ad for the signing session of Vanda Borges’ second book.”“That’s right! Everyone will be so distracted by that event that they won’t pay attention to your video,” Elaine snapped her fingers.“As for my wife, I’ll have a little chat with her,” Germano narrowed his eyes. “I feel like she’s the one who alerted Cindy.”“She’s afraid we won’t cover for you if Matt asks questions,” Elaine clarified. “Germano, Liz and I swear once again that
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 680 It’s the Only Option
At the Cardoso family house, Zilda turned off the TV with the remote.“I get you had a conversation with someone who ordered you to hold off on that sinful video.”“Stop exaggerating!” Germano complained. “How many times do I have to tell you that I was only going to imply something about the drug dealing network?”“And how many times do I have to tell you that this issue will backfire on you?” Zilda held her husband’s hands. “Germano, if something happens to you, I’ll blame those vipers for everything!”“Why did we sign a responsibility agreement, huh?” Germano still insisted on citing the document.Zilda rolled her eyes. “They’ll jump ship the moment their men utter the letter ‘d’ for ‘divorce.’”“Matt can’t divorce Elaine because of this,” Germano argued. “That would prove he only married her to secure his position as president of the Sterling conglomerate. Do you think Elaine will stay silent if that happens?”“No, she’s too devilish to let things happen naturally!” Zilda exclaime
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Chapter 852 The Will of Baring Her Heart
In the podcast studio, Jorge walked into the office and found Bella placing the printed scripts on his desk. She reacted with surprise, as if she had been caught stealing. “Hey, why so startled?” Jorge asked with a chuckle. “I didn’t expect to be caught by anyone,” Bella replied, embarrassed. Jorge approached her, smiling. “So, how about we have lunch together?” “What happened to the ‘employee-doesn’t-date-boss’ policy?” Bella tried to step back. Jorge pulled her by the left arm. “That policy doesn’t exist here in my studio. Everyone can date freely, even me.” Bella didn’t want to, but she couldn’t resist and let out a good laugh. “So, does that mean there’s no Mrs. Nunes?” “Not yet.” Jorge looked at her with interest. “So, what do you say?” “Well...” Bella started to ponder. “If you’re worried about being recognized at the Siren Restaurant, there are other places.” Jorge raised his eyebrows like a persistent boy. “Yes, I’m actually thinking about that possibility. We can’t
Chapter 851 Forbidden Live Concert
At the Sterling Cultural Hall, Bryce was standing, still dizzy from the feeling that his theory finally made sense. “If Mrs. Sterling proves that man is her deceased husband... how would Matt feel? Would he stop being the heir to the Sterling Empire since his father is still alive?” Edmund entered the office hearing his son’s question and filled with rage. “That conspiracy theory of yours is driving you crazy. You’re even talking to yourself!” “Dad, you can mock as much as you want. The truth always comes to light; that’s how things work.” Bryce grabbed his wallet and his phone. “I’m going to lunch; are you coming with me?” “No, I have to take care of a few things first. Vicente Gouveia’s concert needs to be perfect!” “And does Matt know about this?” Bryce asked provocatively. “Go eat, go, son...” Edmund ran his fingers over his forehead, pretending to have a headache. Bryce smiled, realizing that Matthew was completely in the dark about this concert. ****** At Borges House,
Chapter 850 Sheila Wants to Do a Test
At the Sterling Cultural Hall, Bryce swallowed hard as he picked up the two photos, realizing the obvious.“I can’t believe it...”“Hey, you were the one who suggested this, right?” Sheila smiled mischievously. “As the saying goes: seek and you shall find.”Bryce was amazed by the technological help. “Mrs. Sterling, I was serious when I showed up in your office... now you see that it was never my intention to offend your husband’s memory.”“Remember, Bryce, we’re still talking about conjectures,” Sheila warned him.“I know. But if you’re acting this way, it’s because you’ve embraced my theory and are going all the way to uncover the truth. Right?” Bryce returned the photos.Sheila took them with exasperation. “You can bet on that! I won’t let this issue die. And I already know how I’m going to find out if Karl and Larry are the same person or not.”Bryce smiled slyly. “The Andrade Clinic has a DNA testing lab.”Sheila also smiled, but she didn’t have that in mind...******At the Ster
Chapter 849 No Confidentiality
At the Sterling Empire headquarters, Matthew was at his desk, looking at Ste-learning’s financial report. Leaning back in his chair, he recalled the conversation he had with Elaine...Elaine waggled her finger. “No chance. I deserve a man who truly loves me. I won’t just be ‘Mrs. Sterling’ to society. I want to be YOUR lady too.”Matthew’s phone ringing interrupted his daydreaming. Seeing it was Walter, he answered, “Hello?”Walter was speaking from his office, “Matt, I’m sorry to interrupt your work.”“Don’t worry, I always have time for my friends.” Matthew smiled warmly.“Do you have time to find out that Nathan has been undergoing some tests around here?”Matthew was intrigued. “What? Tests? Walt, do I deserve to know about this?”“Well, you are his cousin.” Walter apologized.“I thought there was confidentiality in these matters.” Matthew didn’t want Walter to get into trouble revealing confidential patient information from the clinic.“That may be, but Bella Alvares didn’t keep
Chapter 848 Your Disguise Is Blown
Sheila couldn’t believe it.She had gone to Urbano Magazine with an idea she thought was unlikely, but worth checking out.Now, with Ted performing the editing procedures on the photo of Karl, Sheila found herself stunned.On Ted’s computer screen was the photo of Karl. But with the aging edits, she was looking at ‘Lawrence.’Even Ted began to see the resemblance. “Hey, the late Mr. Sterling looks like that PR guy from Golden Letters... Lawrence Vieira, right? You’ve been dating him.”“Yes, and I knew he looked like my husband, but not this much!” Sheila tried to appear casual, getting up. “Thank you, Ted! Can you... print this photo for me?”“Of course!” After the photo was printed, Sheila took it and held it in her right hand while holding the original photo in her left. Placing them side by side, she had no doubt: it seemed as she was looking at the same person, except the one on the right was older.“Well...” Sheila said quietly to herself, “There’s only one way to find out.”****
Chapter 847 Editing Photos
In Urbano Magazine, Sheila and Cindy were gathered around Ted’s desk, a young member of the magazine’s cover art editing team.Ted scanned the photo Sheila brought and passed it into a very advanced editing program. Cindy smiled mischievously.“Jeez, I can only imagine what your husband would have been like if he were alive.”Sheila replied in a mysterious tone, “That’s exactly what we’re going to find out.”“What?” Cindy jolted.“I want Ted to make some alterations so we can see what Karl would look like if he were alive.”Ted smiled, taking a guess, “Mrs. Sterling, surely your husband wouldn’t have such dark blonde hair. He would be in his forties or fifties, gray-haired and with some wrinkles.”Sheila thought carefully about “Lawrence.” He was the same age as her, but his body was still healthy and fit, attractive...“Start by adding some gray strands to him, Ted, please.” Sheila began, pulling up a chair and sitting close to the young man.“I’ll leave you two alone.” Cindy patted
Chapter 846 Jackson Is the New Guest
At Andrade Clinic, the stormiest conversation in the clinic’s history between mother and daughter was taking place. With a choked voice and vision blurred from so many tears, Paulina replied, “Yes, your father is aware!” “MOM!” Bella yelled, outraged. “How can you lie to me again, saying my father doesn’t hate me for not being his daughter?” “No, daughter, I didn’t lie about that!” Paulina ironically lied. “If you were a decent daughter like Linda, your father would love you even if you... well... the reason for his disappointment was that you were too rebellious!” “So it’s my fault?” “In a way, yes!” Paulina crossed her arms. “When you only wanted to party, drink... when you got involved in the car accident with Nate, did you expect your father to applaud you, congratulate you, feel proud of you?” Bella shot Paulina a deadly look. It seemed that her mother wasn’t so regretful about past sins... ****** Sheila appeared at Urbano Magazine, walking through the tables and cubicle
Chapter 845 An Idea that Grows
Andrade Clinic, lobby, morning. Bella confronts her mother for the first time regarding Nathan being her half-brother. Paulina is trembling, crying, unable to believe she had to reveal certain truths. “Daughter, it was never our intention to confess this to you,” Paulina said through her tears. “We wanted you to have a happy and normal life. We never intended for us to run into the Gouveia family. How could we think about the possibility of you two meeting in such a controversial way?” “I should’ve known, Mom,” Bella grunted. “Because of you, Nate and I had a night of sin.” Paulina reacted with more paleness, her legs losing strength. But Bella remained insensitive. “Please, Mom, don’t faint in front of me.” “How do you expect me to react normally to this news?!” “Hey, I didn’t know Nate was my brother back then!” Bella yelled, outraged. “Now do you understand why your father and I were against your relationship with him?” Paulina sniffed. “You never confirmed my suspicions.
Chapter 844 A Beautiful Day to Tell the Truth
Elaine entered her apartment, holding her phone to her ear, smiling. On the other end, Nathan answered while still at the beach. “Hello, sweetheart?” “Nate, I need to update you. I went to the Sterling Empire headquarters to talk to Matt.” “And what did the idiot say?” “I insisted on the detail that he would only be willing to ‘forgive’ me for the public and that I wouldn’t return to a loveless marriage.” Elaine sat down on the couch. “Great, Elaine. Be ruthless. Don’t let Matt do whatever he wants with you; you’re the one in charge now.” Nathan sat on a bench on the boardwalk. Elaine chuckled. “It seems I’m going to forgive him for now, just so the divorce scandal doesn’t blow up.” Nathan felt uneasy. “I thought you wanted to get rid of this sham marriage. Do you still love him?” “I don’t know, Nate. I loved Matt, but he didn’t tend to our garden. Now, the flowers have wilted. Regardless of what he says or does, we will still be a team.” Elaine remembered a detail. “How’s Be
