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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 681 Two Options
Saturday.The sun rose brightly over Blue Cove, prompting people to head to the beach or enjoy other outdoor activities.At Borges House, the family gathered at the breakfast table, chatting enthusiastically about Vanda’s upcoming book signing event.Vanda, seated at the head of the table, was basking in the praises.Hélio raised a coffee cup as if it were a glass of rosé wine. “A toast to my beloved wife, Vanda, a successful writer! Another achievement to add to her career!”“Cheers!” Everyone applauded.“Not just a milestone in her career, but in her life as well,” Jackson commented.Vanda ran her hand along her neck. “Oh, I feel my heart in my throat.”“Cry now, Vanda,” Cindy said, “and not during the event so you don’t ruin your makeup.”Everyone laughed heartily.Vanda looked at Cindy. “Cindy, I never imagined we’d be here, laughing and enjoying breakfast in peace and harmony.”“This is also a milestone for our family,” Hélio added warmly.Cindy felt like the center of attention.
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 682 You Don’t Want to Mess with Vicente
Vanda was in her room examining hangers and outfit options for the book signing.“What dress do you think I should wear, girls?” she asked Cindy and Patricia. “Or do you think I should go for something more professional?”“Mom, I think you should wear a dress, but nothing too formal,” Patricia said, selecting a hanger.Cindy echoed Patty’s opinion. “Exactly. After all, you’ll be sitting for most of the event signing books. Your outfit won’t be the center of attention.”“That’s true. The real star is my book,” Vanda said, taking the hanger from Patricia. “I’ll try this one. Wait here for me.”Vanda went into the bathroom.Cindy looked at Patricia. “Excited, future sister-in-law?”Patricia suddenly became serious.“Did I say something wrong?” Cindy asked.“No...” Patricia gave a faint smile. “I just remembered Mom’s first book signing. That was when Ron found out I had my first time with Matt at the same party where he announced his engagement to you.”Cindy was taken aback by the revel
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 683 I Want to Talk to My Uncle
Matthew warned Bella not to mess with Vicente because no one could predict what he might do.Bella got out of bed and leaned against the window to stop whispering.“Mr. Sterling, are you serious? Your uncle kidnapped your mother?”“It’ll be in more detail in today’s paper. Yes, my mother was kidnapped on Thursday. Coincidentally — or not — after arguing with Uncle Vicente,” Matthew took a deep breath. “Listen carefully, Bella: he’s already accusing me of hiring you to kill Nathan, even though he has no proof. Imagine if, by chance, he manages to confirm our arrangement. What do you think will happen to your family, to Linda, to my best friend Walter?”Bella felt trapped in a web of intrigue, being tossed around by others’ schemes.“Mr. Sterling... I don’t know if I can...”“Listen to me, Bella! It’s the best thing to do! Do you hate your sister so much that you’d leave her exposed to danger? I bet he targeted Linda precisely to get back at you.”“If I tell Nate, he’ll take my side and
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 684 Another Milestone in the Borges Family History
At the Beach House, morning.Andreia and Vicente were shocked to hear Nathan demand to speak with Karl.“Son, you need to calm down.”“No, Dad, I won’t calm down until we settle this conflict!” Nathan shouted, visibly stressed. “I’m tired of all these intrigues and dramas! Why hasn’t Uncle Karl revealed himself to Matt yet? Why does Matt still think his father is dead? And most importantly: what gives Matt the right to target my life as if I were to blame for it?”“Son, Matthew is trying to get to me through you,” Vicente explained, also standing up.“Okay, let’s go with your theory,” Nathan began to compose himself. “According to you, Bella is also a victim in this plot. She needs protection.”Andreia seized the opportunity. “That’s even more reason for us to ask you to stay away from Bella.”“I love Bella, Mom. We’ve already been intimate,” Nathan confessed.Andreia trembled, and Vicente widened his eyes at Nathan’s admission.Damn it! Now what?How could they reveal the truth to Na
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 685 Harmonious Breakfast
Borges House, foyer, Saturday morning. Matthew and Patricia were left alone by the rest of her family. The ex-lovers stared at each other, smiling politely. Matthew broke the silence, “Is this for real? You and Cindy are best friends now?” “It’s not exactly like that...” Patricia chuckled. “We’re tolerating each other. The friendship and peaceful coexistence has been built gradually, without exaggeration.” “I see. You’re letting things flow naturally.” Matthew nodded in approval. “Matt, how’s your marriage? Do you think I’ll be able to achieve the same thing with Elaine?” Patricia asked suddenly. “What do you mean by that?” Matthew raised an eyebrow. “I still can’t forget that day at Siren Restaurant. The four of us met, followed by some awkward seconds.” Patricia grew serious. “Why can’t we react casually?” Matthew took a deep breath. “Elaine has been trying—” “She still sees me as a rival, right? Matt, I won’t tolerate any disrespect from her, much less Ron.” Patricia rais
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 686 Golden Letters Becomes a Distant Past
Matthew, Cindy, and the Borges family went to the official Golden Letters bookstore. The bookstore was prepared and decorated for the big book signing event. Elaine was there with Augusto and Brennon helping with the final details. “The table wasn’t 100% clean, Elaine,” Augusto said. “I wiped it down.” “Thanks, Augusto. Everything needs to be perfect.” Elaine looked around. “Has anyone seen Lawrence?” “He’s on his way; he texted me to let me know,” Brennon replied from the other side, helping some store clerks organize the shelves. Some fans who had attended the first book signing showed up to support Vanda. Others wanted to take advantage of the moment and buy the first book, “The CEO Who Loved Me,” so they could read both at once. Vanda approached the designated spot and marveled at a huge poster of herself holding the book. “WOW! They really went all out, as always!” “Of course, Dona Vanda. We always do our best for our writers,” Matthew replied. “Hello, dear!” Elaine qui
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 687 Late Affection
At the Golden Letters bookstore, a line began to form. Elaine was standing off to the side. Jackson appeared and touched her from behind. “Elaine, we need to talk.” Elaine jumped but didn’t alert anyone. She turned her head back. “Does it have to be now? The session is about to start.” “You don’t need to be actively on stage. Look, Lawrence has arrived!” Jackson pointed to Karl walking in. “Alright.” Elaine stepped further away to talk to Jackson. He smiled slightly. “You know, I’m remembering something. It was here, at the last signing session, that our parents told me we make a great pair.” Elaine reacted awkwardly. “Jackson, that was months ago; last year. Now I’m with Matt.” “Really? You could have fooled me.” “What does that mean?” Elaine asked in a harsh tone. “Before, you acted like you weren’t sure about that,” Jackson explained. “Matt came in here with my sister, and you literally ran to kiss him like you wanted to fend off a rival.” “And isn’t that exactly what i
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 688 Do You Know What Happens to Informants?
At the Golden Letters bookstore, Karl followed Elaine, who was heading to the water fountain for the third or fourth time. As he suspected, Elaine hadn’t grabbed any plastic cup to quench her thirst. Her thirst was for envy and jealousy. “What’s going on, Elaine?” Elaine spun on her heels, holding her breath. “Larry! Phew, you scared me.” “It wasn’t my intention. But why were you scared? Afraid of being caught?” “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Elaine grabbed a plastic cup. “You’re not thirsty. I can tell you’re not happy with the signing session.” “The sales are great, and the public’s reception is too.” Elaine drank. “I’m not talking about the sales, but about the honored writer’s daughter.” “PFFF...” the sip of water Elaine didn’t want to drink was spat out, staining the wall. Karl smiled mockingly. “Why can’t you be honest with your feelings?” “Cough, cough...” Elaine caught her breath. “Lawrence, don’t get involved in matters that don’t concern you.” “Excuse
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Chapter 938 What Had in the Backpack
As the evening cast long shadows over the elegant interior of the Andrade Mansion, Walter stepped into the vestibule with a satisfied grin. Jacqueline, already waiting near the foyer, eyed him curiously.“Walt, why did you take so long? Did you spend the whole Sunday at the Lion’s Den?” she asked, tilting her head.Walter’s expression was one of mischief. “Let’s just say I spent the day with Linda, as I should.”Jacqueline’s face lit up with a touch of nostalgia. “Oh, I remember when I spent a day with Zach in the favela. We weren’t robbed and we had a blast! Even ate at a street food stand — it was fun.”Walter chuckled. “And your delicate stomach didn’t act up?”“Who said it did?” she replied, giving his chiseled abs a playful pat. “You and your fitness lifestyle should be more worried about fried snacks than I am.”Walter only smiled more, his mind elsewhere.I must’ve burned countless calories in that marathon... he thought to himself. Aloud, he added, “I didn’t even witness the s
Chapter 937 We’re Not in a Relationship
As the afternoon light waned into the beginnings of dusk, Vicente stood by the window of Andreia's hospital room in the Andrade Clinic. He drew the curtains open again, gazing at the sky, which had started to clear after the storm. The clouds were retreating, leaving behind hints of a serene night.“Looks like we’ll have a starry night, at least,” he said, hopeful.“But it won’t be warm,” Andreia replied from her bed, her voice calm but weary.Vicente turned to her and walked closer, the fluorescent hospital light casting a soft glow on his concerned face.“Sweetheart, do you see now that Nate might be right about us not staying at the beach house to take care of Victor?”Andreia nodded, resigned. “Victor would cry nonstop with the wind slamming against the roof and that creepy foam all around.”“Then it’s settled,” Vicente said, gently. “Moving to the apartment Nate found for us is probably for the best.”She shifted slightly, uneasy. “There’s just one thing that worries me about thi
Chapter 936 Lost My Backpack
That afternoon, inside Linda’s bedroom at the Alvares family house, Paulina was involved in an awkward battle with a mountain of blankets. She pulled from one side, while Walter and Linda, unaware of her efforts, tugged from the other. Eventually, Paulina managed to peel back enough of the layers to reveal Walter’s head, shoulders, and chest.From Paulina’s perspective, Walter was a sight to behold — grinning like a mischievous boy, sweaty, flushed, undeniably sexy. Once again, Paulina had to resist the overwhelming temptation to dive into that cocoon and take her daughter’s place!“Mrs. Alvares, thank you so much for your help,” Walter said, still catching his breath.Paulina stammered, “N-no problem... You should go before Ernie comes back.”“And what about Linda?” he asked.“I’ll tell him she’s resting.”She cast a glance at the blanket pile concealing her daughter, clearly either passed out or fast asleep after the relentless pounding she’d endured since the previous night. Paulin
Chapter 935 Rescued from the Foam
That afternoon at the Andrade Clinic, in Andreia’s room, Sergeant Carvalho finally seemed satisfied with Vicente’s answers. Rising from the visitor’s chair, he gave them both a nod.“OK, Mr. Gouveia. For now, I won’t bother you any further with questions about the case. I can see your wife’s getting uncomfortable.”Andreia shook her head, trying her best to hide her discomfort.“No, Sergeant, it’s just—” she began.“I know, I understand,” Carvalho interrupted gently. “You just gave birth, and you want to focus on the baby. Your husband’s clearly happy too, huh?”“You can say that again,” Vicente replied, smiling faintly.“Well, there’s nothing else I can say for now except that we’ll keep investigating. See you around.”“Thank you very much, Sergeant,” Vicente said, watching as Carvalho waved goodbye and stepped out of the room.Once the door clicked shut, Vicente turned to Andreia, remorseful.“I’m sorry, sweetheart. I lost my temper, and it made you feel unwell.”“That’s not it,” sh
Chapter 934 A Cocoon of Sheets
The storm had finally begun to wane.Inside the Beach House, Bella had found herself some of Andreia’s clothes that fit her surprisingly well, while Jonah had to make do with one of Vicente’s robes, which clung too tightly to his frame. Nathan placed three steaming mugs of hot chocolate on the coffee table.“It’s the best I’ve got for now,” he said, settling into his spot.Bella reached for a mug, offering him a warm smile. “Nate, thank you. We came to visit you because of your baby brother.”“Congratulations,” Jonah added.Nathan sat down on the sofa, eyeing them both with mild suspicion. “My dad called. He was worried I’d be swallowed up by that foamy tide. He’s still at the hospital with my mom.”Bella nodded. “It’s better he stays there.”Nathan tilted his head. “He also said you two stopped by.”Jonah tried to sound casual. “Your little brother’s adorable. He was in the arms of that doctor who took him to the clinic.”“Dr. de Paula,” Nathan said.Bella jumped at the opportunity.
Chapter 933 Sheltering Soaked Strayed Ones
That afternoon, at the beach house, Nathan was startled to find Bella and Jonah soaked from the rain, huddled in the doorway.“What the hell are you two doing out there?” he asked, bewildered.“We wanted to visit you,” Bella explained, shivering slightly, “but the rain caught us by surprise!”“And the sea is acting weird,” Jonah added. “This foam started building up... it looks like it’s snowing around your house!”Nathan frowned at the description, but his hospitality won out. “Okay, come in!”Relieved, Bella and Jonah stepped inside, and Nathan quickly shut the door behind them.“I’ve got the heater on,” he said, “but I’m not sure I have clothes that’ll fit either of you.”“If you have robes, that’s enough,” Bella said hopefully.Nathan looked her over thoughtfully. “I think some of my mom’s stuff might fit you. Can’t say the same for Jonah, though.”Without hesitation, Jonah peeled off his wet shirt, adding just a hint of flair to the gesture. “Don’t worry about me,” he said, a lit
Chapter 932 Decision Made By the Rain
On a rainy afternoon at the Silva Penthouse, Fernando returned to the living room holding an empty teacup. Sheila handed him back his cup, then poured herself a generous serving of hot chocolate, feeling increasingly cornered by Liz’s newfound determination.“Liz,” she asked carefully, “does that mean you’re not going to Lagoon City anymore?”Fernando furrowed his brow. “Why are you asking that, sis?”Sheila nodded subtly toward Liz. “Because it seems like she’s on a different path now.”Fernando sat down beside his wife.Liz, still smiling, answered gently, “Yes, Sheila. I’ve made a decision to change my life. First, I’m going to treat Matt’s banishment as a kind of vacation — take time to recover and visit my daughter.”Fernando reached for her hand. “And I’ll make sure my dear wife gets the rest she deserves.”Liz’s expression sharpened with a quiet resolve. “Then, when I return, if I find that Elaine hasn’t kept her word and has been making trouble for Patty and Ron again—”“Liz,
Chapter 931 Elaine Gets the Whole Story
The weather had shifted as the afternoon settled over the beach house. Rain tapped softly against the windows as Nathan lounged on the sofa, scrolling through news on his phone. The screen displayed a surreal video of young people playing in thick, frothy sea foam that looked more like whipped cream than anything natural. The waves consumed the adventurers, and the video cut off just as only two of the six managed to poke their heads back above the foam.Curious, Nathan scrolled down to the comment section, where users speculated on whether the kids had gotten out safely — or why they’d entered the foam in the first place.Suddenly, the distinct sound of his phone ringing broke the silence.He smiled when he saw the caller ID and answered cheerfully, “Hello?”At the Andrade Clinic, Vicente had returned from lunch. A tray beside Andreia suggested she had eaten as well.“Son, is it you?” Vicente asked over the phone.Nathan laughed. “What kind of question is that, Dad?”Vicente’s tone c
Chapter 930 Unpleasant Visitors
Meanwhile, at Andrade Clinic, in Andreia’s room, the mood was much lighter — though not without tension. Jonah stood defensively between Bella and the new parents, trying to defuse the awkward confrontation. But Andreia and Vicente only responded with laughter, finding the situation absurd.Maurício, standing off to the side, finally stepped in, his voice calm but firm.“Guys, I’m not sure what’s going on here, but maybe let’s keep the volume down. The baby needs to rest.”“You’re right,” Vicente agreed, wiping away tears of laughter. “Our son’s trying to nap.”Jonah looked incredulous. “I still can’t believe how you talk about Bella. She came here as Nathan’s ex — she thought it was kind to visit his new brother.”Bella, clearly offended, folded her arms. “I really did think he’d be here. But I guess not. I should go.”“Congratulations, anyway,” Jonah added hastily as he followed her out.Vicente’s voice called after them with finality. “Bella, it’s best you stay away from my son. He