2024-12-12 22:13:16
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
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
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 689 Toast at the Book Signing
Golden Letters Bookstore, Saturday morning.Time passed. The line of fans for Vanda to sign their books had ended. She stood up, opening and closing her hand.“Phew! I still can’t get used to writing so much. Now we do everything on the computer, right?”“I wonder if one day pen and paper will cease to exist,” Hélio said humorously.Matthew approached the couple. “Congratulations, Dona Vanda! Everything is going according to what we planned. LCN is going to write a sensational article.”Hélio took the opportunity to hint, “Do you think Germano will say anything in his video today?”Matthew looked alarmed. “Seu Hélio, why do you care about that old fool’s channel?”Hélio replied seriously, “Jackson watched yesterday’s video. Germano Cardoso mentioned the drug dealing plaguing Lion’s Den.”“He mentioned you guys?” Matthew reacted fiercely, just as Cindy had predicted.Cindy casually walked behind them, but upon hearing Matthew, she stopped and perked up her ears.Hélio responded, “No, h
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 690 Ending the Date with a Hug
Vanda’s second book signing had a not-so-pleasant surprise during the toast. Everyone was supposed to grab their glasses that were arranged in a pyramid, but the pyramid started to collapse. Several champagne glasses fell to the floor, creating a huge mess and a shrill noise of shattering glass.Everyone around the table jumped back in shock, afraid of getting dirty or cut by a shard.“AAAHH!”“What a scare!”“What happened?”“Right when I was about to grab one...”“Is everyone okay?” Matthew spoke up, taking control of the situation.Vanda shook her hands. “Some champagne splashed on my dress.”“Don’t worry, Mom, you can take it to the dry cleaner,” Patricia reassured her.Cindy narrowed her eyes. This wasn’t something that normally happened. She looked around and saw Elaine holding her glass.Smirking mischievously, Cindy asked loudly, “Looks like someone took a glass from the base of the pyramid. Who was the clumsy one?”Jackson echoed his girlfriend’s question, “Exactly! Every int
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 691 Who Knocked Over the Glasses?
At the Andrade Mansion, Linda and Jacqueline found it unlikely that Bella would sacrifice what she wanted.“Gus, excuse me, but are we talking about the same Bella?” Linda scratched her neck.“Linda, you don’t believe because you weren’t there to see it,” Gustavo asserted. “But it’s true! She announced to me and our parents that she would end her fling with Nathan if it means you can live in peace and safety!”“That would be too good!” Jacqueline admitted.Charles frowned. “Why would Vicente Gouveia do something like that, bothering Linda?”Linda sat down on another sofa. “He was very disturbed, Charles. He was talking nonsense... I was even scared.”“Oh, dear...” Jacqueline sat beside her. “Walt didn’t show up?”“One of my colleagues messaged or called his desk. Walt showed up, and the crazy pianist left.”Gustavo added, “Is it true he accused Bella of being hired by someone to kill Nathan?”Linda remembered Walter. “Yes. He said Matthew Sterling hired our sister to act as a black wi
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 692 Doing Good for Her Future Family
“How dare you think something like that about your nephew?” Ernesto shook his head. “From everything I’ve read and seen about Matthew Sterling, he would be incapable of doing something like that. People like your nephew would have the Bento family at their disposal.”“You know about the Bento family, huh?” Vicente mocked.“Hey, don’t give me ideas.” Ernesto crossed his arms. “I don’t want to resolve things that way.”“OK, let’s handle this civilly.” Vicente sat down on the couch.Ernesto remained standing. “You understand, Vince, that this kind of accusation can’t be proven, right?”“Of course, Matt has been getting more and more powerful. No one will dare investigate anything.”“Do you really believe he tried to kill Nate?” Ernesto felt like he was staring at a madman. “I think you’ve been getting too much sun on your head.”Vicente, on the other hand, was conflicted inside. How was he going to say that he was following this intuition thanks to what Karl said?He would have to reveal
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 693 Family Concern
Sterling Mansion, Saturday afternoon.Jarbas appeared in the foyer, with the doorbell ringing. He already knew who it was.As he opened the door, Fernando, Leonardo, and Marta entered.“Good afternoon, Silva family.”“Where is my daughter?” Marta asked anxiously.“Mrs. Sterling is in the living room.” Jarbas pointed in that direction.“Thank you!” Leonardo dashed off toward there.In the living room, Sheila was calmly sipping a cup of fennel tea. She choked on the suddenness of everyone entering.“DAUGHTER!”“PFFF... Cough, cough...” Sheila nearly dropped the cup.Fernando and Marta sat on either side of her on the couch.“Daughter, we heard about the kidnapping and came to see you!” Marta exclaimed horrified.“Are you okay? Have you reported the criminals to the police?” Fernando asked, extremely worried.“Calm down, everyone!” Sheila smiled. “I’m perfectly fine, thank God.”“Why didn’t you tell us?” Leonardo kissed his daughter’s cheek.“Dad, I didn’t want you to react like this, sc
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 694 Cindy Learned to Defend Herself
The Silva family rejoices at Sheila’s announcement of dating Karl (whom everyone has been calling Lawrence). Marta hugs her daughter. “OH, my dear daughter! Congratulations! What a romantic way to start a relationship!” “Being kidnapped?” Fernando joked. “Come on...” Sheila pretended to be offended. “Well, you know what that means.” “What?” Leonardo asked. Sheila breaks the hug and leans back on the couch. “I’ll have to drop the Sterling surname and leave this mansion.” Marta shrugs. “That’s the best thing you can do. Except for your son, nobody who lives here likes you.” Sheila looks at the portrait of Karl with longing. “But loving Karl is what made it worth it.” Fernando leans forward. “We miss him so much, sis, but life must go on. I’m glad you allowed yourself this chance.” “Thanks, Nando. Having your support is essential.” “And are you going to meet his family?” Marta smiled as she asked. “Larry said his parents live in Europe.” “WOW! They must be as rich as we are,”
Latest Chapter
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
Chapter 871 Sheila Demands Explanations
Elaine stood still for a few seconds while waiting for the initial commotion to pass. Everyone was stunned by Elaine finally admitting her sins. ****** At Borges House, Patricia was also frozen, leaning forward. “This can’t be happening! The b*tch is actually apologizing!” Jackson nudged Patricia. “Sis, why are you so disappointed or surprised?” “Wasn’t that what Elaine was supposed to do regardless of whether she stays married to Matt or not?” Vanda asked, intrigued. Patricia seemed not to hear her family. “Oh, Matt... The chance you had to get out...” “You haven’t heard Matt yet, daughter.” Hélio reprimanded her. Patricia said nothing more, limiting herself to watching. ****** Back in the ballroom, Elaine continued to speak. “The people of Blue Cove are upset, and rightly so, because of things I’ve done that have come to light. For example, they know I knocked over a pyramid of champagne glasses at author Vanda Borges’ book signing. Then, I got into a mess with Cindy Car
Chapter 870 Elaine Publicly Apologizes
Karl reacted in disbelief upon hearing Sheila say that ‘Larry’ acted in bed with her just like her late husband. That was a detail Karl had completely overlooked. “Dear, how could you compare me to your late husband? That sounds very offensive, forgive my honesty!” “Stop it, KARL!” Sheila became even more irritated. “Enough with the lies! You don’t just resemble him, you ARE him! You’re not Lawrence Vieira, YOU ARE MY HUSBAND!” “Why did you come to that absurd conclusion?” Karl scratched the back of his neck, buying time. “A woman knows her husband,” Sheila simply replied. Karl muttered ‘damn’ under his breath. Sheila’s eyes began to fill with tears. “Why, Karl? WHY?” “Sheila, you’re—” “Don’t call me crazy!” Sheila yelled. “I could sneak into your bathroom and take a strand of your hair for a DNA test, but I preferred to confront you and hear the truth from your mouth!” Karl was even more startled by the possibility of Sheila acting like a spy. “Why did you think that?” He
Chapter 869 Linda Confronts Bella – Again
Tuesday, Sterling Mansion. Jarbas opened the main door to various journalists who had come for the big press conference. Elaine appeared coming down the stairs, composed, confident, aware that she was doing the right thing. “Mrs. Sterling,” Jarbas greeted her formally. “Everything is almost ready. You can head to the ballroom.” “Thank you, Jarbas.” Elaine smiled gently. Jarbas sighed, wishing that Elaine would always be this way, proper and decent. If she were always like this, she wouldn’t have to apologize to the public, exposing herself unnecessarily. The doorbell rang again, and Jarbas opened the door. It was Cindy. Elaine had already turned the corner. “Good morning, Jarbas. Am I late?” Cindy asked anxiously. “Miss Cardoso, are you the one representing Urbano?” Jarbas swallowed hard. “Yes, I received a direct call from Matthew about that.” Cindy held up her cellphone. “I promise to write a fair article for the magazine.” “The event will take place in the ballroom.” Ja
Chapter 868 Sheila Found Out
At Andrade Clinic, Walter and Linda were saying goodbye with one last hug.“I wanted to take you behind the chestnut trees,” Walter said in a mischievous tone. “You need a distraction.”Linda smiled seductively. “It’s a tempting option, but I don’t think I’m in the mood to have fun after what I found out.”“Linda, you’ll get through this. Count on me.” Walter brushed his hand across her face.“It’s funny how Nathan showed up to get the test results with Elaine, not with Bella. Is he also recruiting Matthew’s ex-wife for his revenge plan?”Walter narrowed his eyes. “Well, that could be a possibility. I need to tell Matthew all of this tomorrow.”“In the meantime, I have to face my family, or my mother.” Linda sighed, disappointed with what she had discovered.“Do you think it’s Nathan who has the Alvares blood?” Walter asked jokingly.“I think so. And I also suspect that Gustavo knows about it. He must have noticed my mother showing up pregnant.” Linda narrowed her eyes.“It could be B
